-
https://clinton.presidentiallibraries.us/files/original/9fe5b6182eb0be6a58889e9632d0ae3c.pdf
50d5a15e3c5413881f85f1b439ee373c
PDF Text
Text
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
·
DOCUMENT NO.
·AND TYPE
Clinton Library
DATE
SUBJECTfflTLE
RESTRICTION
001. report
RE: Conference on arms control (8 pages)
09/13/1994
Pllb(1)
002. briefing
paper
RE: Arms Control Non-Governmental Organizations Session (9 pages)
09/2211994
P5
003. briefing
paper
RE: Chemical Weapons Convention ( 1 page)
09/22/1994
P1/b(1)
004. briefing
paper
RE: Arms Control Non-Governmental Organizations Session (4 pages)
09/2211994
P5
<'
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
(Subject Files)
OA/Box Number: 100710
FOLDER TITLE:
FG006c01 [094212] [12]
Debbie Bush ·
2006-0165-F
db71
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act· [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
PI National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA]
1'6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of .
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. l'ersonal record misfile defined in accordancl! with 44 U.S.C.
22
· . 0l(J)._ _ _ _ ·-·-- · ·· -~1uest.
Freedom of Iiuorination Act· [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal persolll}el rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
b(3) Release wbuld violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
,
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
· b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
·
.
~c~~oPre~•••~:.~~····•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
�ACl.IA/V/t:A
United StnT.~s Arms Control and Disa~mament Ag~noy
320 21st Street, N.w.
Washington, D9C. 20151
UNCLASSIFIED FAX COVER SHEET
The Office of the Executive Secretary
Offiee Number:
202-647-8478
Fax Number:
202-647•6721
FRQJ\;.[: Barbara F. Starr, Executive Secreta.:-y
TO: G.t::UHGE
STEPHANOPOULOS, Senior AdvisOl" tq the President
for Policy and Stratragy
FAX NUMBER: 202-456-2883
----------------------------------------------~
OF.FICE NUMBER:
202-456-7105
---------------------------------~----------
----------~-----------_;__··-------------------
--------~---~-----~~~----------------------~-------~--~---------ADDITIONAL MESSAGE:
--~-----------~----~-------------------~----------------~---~----NOHBER OF PAGES INCLUDING COVER SHEET:
-··--:--·····---·-,j
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
/If
141001
�.0~/..22/94
1
'.'
ACDA/D/EX
'i5'202 736 4472
19; 06
141002
UNITED STATES ARMS CONTROL AND DISARMAMENT AGENCY
wa~hingwn,
D.C. 20451
THE DIRECTOR
\,
s~pt~mber
22
George -.
Attached are some thoughts my staff pulled together quickly
far the C~.rms control NGO ·session tomorrow.
I 1.mderstand Bob Bell
is also coming, and may have more narrowly focused thoughts. 'The
most likely areas of concern are:
Comprehensive Test Ban
* U.S. should set a deadline to comolete
* President Clinton should say more~on the lssue
Nuclear Posture Review
*
Ratifies Bush posture
No commitment to futher reductions
Conventional arms transfer policy
ABM/TMD Demarcation
*
The same group met with Amb _ Ledogar and my deputy, Ralph
Earle, this morningr mainly on the CTB negotiations.
They were
most exercised about our special withdrawl position and about what
they see as inadequate Presidential efforts to push the test ban
• through public statemen~s.
On the latter, you can call attention to Dee Dee's statement
(which, however, they find a poor substitute for a
_') Presidental statement) , and also say that (1) the President sent me
~ back to Geneva in July to address the Conference on Disarmament and
--4- confirm his commitment to a CTBT at the earliest possible time; (2)
1 (depending ori White House Summit public affairs strategy) the
· Summit will address u.s. -Russian joint efforts on the CTBT; and (3)
(if true and with the same caveat) the President will discuss it in
his UNGA speech.
~ this morning
Because of the disintegration of various efforts to have a
Presidential statement in connection with my July trip, then on the
Sept. 7 end of the CD session, and again yes·terday when Ledogar
briefed at the OEOB, a strong reference on the UNGA speech is
doubl·y important.
The state of play in negotiations is not
promising for a result or major progress by the NPT review
conference next April.
W8 can't afford to let anyone think it's
for lack of our trying .
...
·-·--·-··---...;__(~·~·~·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�\
',
Ht;ut
vlltl.(.fl:l\1
' t
Ac..;UA/U/8.!
. ·a;.:u;: 'fJO 441.:
l{f] 003
COMPREHENSIVE '!"EST nAN M!.:GOTIA'TIO.NS
The NGO community has voiced the
1.
Pace. of ~g_giiations
follo~ing
three concerns.
··
The concern is that a slow pace may hurt chances for
extension or tne NPT.at tne NPT Extension conterence
nex~ A~ril. A second coricern is tha~ we risk losing the window
of opportunity for concluding a CTH~ if we are not ~ble to
accelerate progress. That window may clos~ after French
President M1tterand leaves office riext May, if Russia becomes
les~ interested in working closely with the U.S., and if there
ind~finite
is a change in
u.s.
administrations.
Talking Points
~he united states Objective trom the start of negotiations
has been toconcludg the CTBT at the earliest possible time.
-- In particular, the United States has been clear:· that we seek
as much progress as possible by the time of the Nuclear
Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Extension Conference next
spring.
-- We will continue to push the proce~s. We are pleased that
the Committee agreed to intersessional negotiations this
November and December.
2
I
s..c..o_pe.: of t:h.e.. _.c:r.e.t
The cancer~ is that exceptions to the ban on nuclear testing -i e. hydronuclea r experiments -- wi 11 met:U1S that wt~ end up with
a threshold treaty.
I
Talking Points
The U.S. is committed to achieving a comprehensive test ban
treaty. Our intention to undertake a variety of programs to
1naintain confidence in the safety and reli~bility of our
stockpile do not conflict with ·this obiective.
-- The topic of activities that will not be Ptobibited is under
discussio~ in Geneva among the P-5 and we are not free to
discuss it in detail at this time.
3.
u.s.
withd.eawal...P..O.:'>itio_o
The NGO community is concerned that the u.s. lanouage on a
special withdr~wal prosivion has r~ised concern that the CTBT
~ight turn out to be a limited duration treaty.
'l'alkinQ Points
The U.S. position is that the treaty should hA nf
indefinite duration .
..
_____
�0~/22/94
ACDA/D/EX
'6'202 736 4472
19:08
l4j
POINTS FOR NGO'S
xn~ HUg~ear
Posture Review and
Fur~her
Str~t~gi~
Reductions
-- The Nuclear Posture ~eview does not represent an enct to the
Clinton Administration~s examination of t~e role of and
requirements tor nuclear weapons in the post Cold War era. To
the contrary, the Posture Review should be . 1!5een. as the
corollary ot the START II strategic reductions process. It~
describes the START II environmE!nt and forces we plan to
deploy, but does not represerit conclusions about further
reductions and stability measures.
I
~~ The President's approval of the Nuclear Posture .Review does
not exclude exploring the possibilities for-further
reductions. In fact, he and President Yeltsin will be
discussing this question next week.
~-
Al: the same time, the Administration i:s cont.inuing its
internal work examining what kind of further reductions and
liroitations would be appropriate in light of the changing
secu.city environment in which we now operate.
If asked about fissile materials specifically:
~- The Administration is already e~ploring with the
Russians the possibilities for ~n agreement to assure that
fissile material from weapotis is not reused in new nuclear
weapons, as well as other transp;:~rency measures and a ban on
production of weapon5-grade fis5ile materials; we will in the
future be looking at w~y5 to build on these steps.
ABMITMD DemarcatiQQ
-- Th~ President has made clear that the viability of the ABM
Treaty is of-central importance to the Administration as the
foundation of nuclear arms control and stability between the
u.s. and Russ).a.
-- At the same time, effective theater missile defense (TMD) is
a necessary response to the proliferation of ballistic
missiles, and complements other u.s. non-proliferation
initiatives. The TMD capabilities will be appropriate to the
.level and nnturP. of thP.
b<~llistic
-- 1'hP. ~RM/'T'Mn f.IP.mF1r~::1t-inn will
missile threat_·
hP. n m~gn~i;=!+o:P.n,
mTTrnr~lly
benefici61 agreement, among the United States and interested
~tAt~~
of
th~
form~r
Sovi~t
Union.
-- Tht;t Pr9sident has wist;tly rec.ogni7.Ai.l
th;::~t wP.
~hr,.1.11a
not. forrce
a choice between a fundamentally important treaty and prudent
defenses.
Through
both.
SASTART 8663
-
·---··-------tf'~~,.~·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
c~reful
pl~nn~ng
Bnd
diplomA~Y
we
rc;::~n
hBve
004
�19:08
·~9/22/94
'a'202 736 4472
ACDA/D/EX
CONVEN~IONAL
ARMS SALES
The u.s. has emerged as the world's leading arms supplier.
However, the increased u.o. share of the arms market is not
the result of unrestrained u.s. sales, but of the
disintegration ot tne termer soviet union anct Warsaw Pact.
o
The .Presidential Review of Conventional Arms Tronsfer Policy
·. o
is almost complete. It will strike a proper balance among
our foreign policy, national security, arms control, and
economic interests, and provide a basis for continued u.s.
leadership in promoting·responsible arms export standards
worldwide.
o
The U.S. will continue to exercise appropriate unilateral
restraint in arms transfers, and is giving very high
priority to completing negotiations with our closest trading
partners on a new multilateral export control regime.
o
The new regime will increase transparency, responsibility,
and (where appropriate) restraint in the transfer of arms
and ~ensitive dual-use .items.
-·-------:··1
(7_:}.~,
...........
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
!4J 005
�19:09
0~/22/94
ACDA/D!EX
'B202 736 4472
The 1995 NPT
Confe~ence
ResulLs Gf tht;;l Third Preparatory committee Meeting
Sac kg round
1,
The third meeting of the.Preparatory Corrunittee (PrepCom) for
the 1995 Nuul~tlr Non-Proliferation Treaty Conference was held
September 1.2-16, 1994 at the Pala:lis de Nations in Geneva.
Nearly 90 uf the more tnan 160 Treaty parties participated in
the .meeting. The u.s. Delegation was headed by Ambassador,
Thomas Graham, Jr., Special Hepresentative of the President for
Arms Control, Nonproliferation and Disarmament, u.s. Arms
Control ana Disarmament Agency.
·
The tnird Prepcorn meeting was chaired by Ambassador Isaac
Ayewah, Nigeria' a Deputy Pe.rmanent Representative to the United
Nations in New ~ork~ Pursuant to a decision bY the Preparatory
Committee at its second: meeting to open its sessions to
··
oDservers, the third PrepCom was attended by representatives of
~even States, not party to the Trea~y. (Algeria, Argentina,
~razil, Chile, Israel, Pakistan and Ukraine) and of 51
non-goverlliQental organiza'tions.
The PrepCom made important progre:s3 in developing draft :rule::;
of procedure for the 1995 NPT Conference in a separate workin~
group chaired by Ambassador S.A. Adekanye, Nigeria's Ambassador
in Vienna. The draft rules, wh~ch contain several explanatory
footndtes, but no brackets, will be forwarded to the fourth
·prepCom meeting for completion. The·PrepCom considered a
number of background papers prepared far its third session bv
the Secretariats of the United Nations, the Internati.onal
Atomic Energy Agency, the organization for the Prohibition of
Nuclear Weapons in Latin America (OPANAL), and the south
p.acific Forum. Th~se background papers were· generally well
received by the parties. The Committee asked the respective
Secretariats to amend the paper~ in liqht of suggesbions mad~
. by various delegations, to update them to take accou.nt of
current deveiopments, and to submit them to the ·Conference.
Both Nigeria and r.ran ~sked that additional papers be.prepared
by the UN Secretaci.at to (l) provide a leqal interpretation of
Article 10 (2) of the NPT; and (2) provid~ further information
on the implementation of Article IV, respect:ively, As there
was no agreement among the parties to the preparation of these
documents, the Committee aqread to refer this issue to it~ m~xr.
meeting.
The Committee also discussed the agenda for the 1995 NPT
Conference but did not reach final agreement on it at r.hi~
meeting .
..
·····-·-·
.....:_____
_____
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
,,
!41 006
�· .OQ/ZZ/94
ACDA/D/EX
"0'202 736 4472
19:09
. @007
-.2-
The Conuni ttee devoted Lwo
ph~lli;H
y
t)l:l}::s:::don:s to
a
substantive
exchange of views on issues relating to the NPT and the 1995
NPT Conference. 'I'wenly-rlve pa1. tl~s mcHle national. statements·.
during this segment of the meeting. Virtually all of the
~d;atement:;i ernphas.l.;{oed thtl importance of the NPl' in sterruning
nuclear proliferat:i.on. The exchange of views. underlined the
ijp;eat imporlanc~ tbc.t uaan:y partie~ a~tacn to progress on a
Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), enhanced security
assu.nmces, a cutoff ot fissile material for weapons purposes,
and a commitment by the nuclear weapon 3tates to work toward
·tbe complete elimination of nuclear weapons.
Thl':l Preparatory committee will hold its next meeting January
23-27, 1995 at..UN Headquarters in New York.
.
.
Role of HGOs in the RPT EXteD3ion Process
Non-governmental organizations are playing an important role in
the preparations for the l~Y~ NPT ~onte~ence. A number. of them
share the U.S. objective of NPT indefinite e~tension; others ~o
not, however, and see the 1995 Conference as an opportunity to
put pressure on the u.s. to make further disarmament progr~s~.
ACDA has devoted considerable time and resources to an "NGO
Outreach" prog;cam that has included numerous briefings by
senior ACDA officials to groups and individuals in Washington,
~ew York and Ganeva.
POUITS TO MAKE
The U.S. is publicly committed. to make every effort to ..
secure the indefinite extension·of the NPT next year.
· -~
We value the contribution that many NGOs have made toward
this end. We want to continue·our consultations with you in.
the remaining months before the 1995 NPT Conference. ·
We strongly believe that the NPT 'should be extended on its
own meri t:s. ~h thout a strong NPT, further progress in arms
control and disarmament would lJe jeopardized. ·
The nonproliferation and arm~ control qoa!s of the NPT ate
mutually reinforcing. We understand that many non..;.nuclear
weapon state parties w~nt evidence that the arms control
process is proceeding rapidly and wit~ concrete result~ before
they commit to a permanent NPT.
At the same time, a stronq, reliable NPT -- an NPT that is
a permanent part of the international security structure -- is
an essential requirement for the further progress that is
desired.
Drafted!
NP/NPT - SBurk
9/22/94, NPT 2819
--·-·······----·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�.0~/22/94
ACDA/D/EX
'5'202 736.4472
19:10
~eo1t
QoRtrols Being weakened?
• The P:on1inistration believes that expor.t controls are a 1key
prevent the proliferation
of weapons of mass destruction and the missiles that could
element of a cornprehen~lv~ policy to
deliver them.
• We believe Lha us statutory ana regulatory tramework for
reviewing exports for nonproliferation purposes is second to
none; Llle Auud.nistration is oeaicated to effective
implementation of these laws and policies.
• We carefully review license applications for the transfer. of
and tecnnology that could be useful ·to a potential
proliferator and approve them only if we are confident that
lhe=J~ wuuld no't oe ai verted for WMD or missile purposes, and are
otherwise consistent with us nonproliferation objectives.;·
cornmodlti1:1s
• We have vigorously enforced us sanctions against countries
thtlt engage in transfers that are not consistent with the
guidelines of the Missile Technology Control Regime.
• We supported the ~xpansion.of sanctions against countrie5
that violatenuclear no~proliferation norms proposed by Senator
Glenn and supported by Senator Pell, and which was enacted in
~pril
of
this year.
.
to be truly effective, export controls should be
applied uniformly by all suppliers. And the AdmitJ.istration .has
taken an exceptionally strong leadership role in pur5uing
rrn.iltilateral support for expor·t controls.
• Of course,
• The principal multilateral fora are ·the Australia Group which
addresses CBW-relate~ exports, the Missile Techhology Control
Regime, and the Nuclear Suppliers Gro~p. We have pursued ·an
expansion of membership in these multil~;teral groups and
proposed many initiatives designed to increase their
effectiveness.
• Following the dissolution of.COC6M, the US has also led the
effort to create a new multi laten=:d forum that would focus on
efforts to increase transparency and responsibility in trade in
sensitive dual-use items and conventional weapons with a focus
on countries of concern ana regions of instability.
• There .b.a.§. been a measured relaxation of controls on dual-use
items like computer:s, based on their widespread availability.
This .does not weaken our nonproliferation comroi tment, but
rather recognizes the reality that ineffectual controls only
dilute our efforts .
. ..•
·-- ..
-......
~-----.
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
. l4j 008
�0~/22/94
19:11
'5'202 736 4472
ACDA/D/EX
!4J UU!:I .
- 2 • And ~h~ae change~ did not arrect ~xports to co~ntries like
Iraq, Libya, Iran, and North Korea, which pose significant
proliferation threats.
• The t.Js wi 11 c:ontinue La J:JlCI.Y a leader snip role in promoting
effectivemultilateral expor.t controlsf and in implementing the
type o£ ~trong nalion,;Jl l:iystem wnicn is·necessary.to·support
our international efforts.
·
DRAFTED:
····-···-----
Clinton Pres-idential Library Photocopy
ACDA/NP/INA - Dean Rust
( 64 7-?3.2 6)
Il'IACOUN'I'
# 6505
�OB/22194
19:11
'5'202 736 .4472
ACDA/D/EX
GENERAL IS$.)JES THAT COI}.LD ·DRAW NGO CRIIICISM
Q.
In 11.g11t of the end of the Cold war and the reduced
Russian threat to Europe, why is it necessary for the United
SLat!::!::> to continue deploying nuclear weapons in Europe?
A.
NATO respondeh ·to th.e transformation of the European
security environment by making dramatic changes in its
nuclear posture, stockpile and planning. Since 1988, NN.tO's
nuclear forces have been reduced by mor·e than 90 percent,
The u.s., however, does not hav~ a purely national
deterrent; we share the deterrent value of cur nuclear
arsenal wifh our allies.
·
-
-·- -- -------- -------
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
141011
�0~/22/94
19:12
"5'202 736 4472
ACDA/D/EX
UNCLASSIFIED
With the increasingly· evident shortcomings in Russian
fissile material safety and security, can we be assured that
u.s. fissile material is sutticiently safe and secure?
Q.
A.
\,
~here is·no connection between Russia's fissile material
control and accounting and physical protection programs and
those of the United States. Fissile material storeo in the
United States is accounted for, controlled and protected bv
the most proven and sophisticated means available.
·
Indeed, th-e United State:s has been working with Russia
and other ·FSU states in the the Nunn-Lugar program to
identify areas where the ~pplication of U.S. expertise and
assistance could be use to enhance Russia's existing
materials control and accounting and physical protection
programs._
- --
-------
-
ISS""'-.__..
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
i4l 012
�OU/22/94
19:12
"a'202 736 4472
ACDA/D/EX
UNCLASSIF:j;ED
Q. Hasn't the the slow pace of Nunn-Lugsr negotiations and
implementation contributed to the recent interceptions ot
smuggling of fissile materials?
A,
The United States takl?!s the smuggling of fissile mpterial
very seriously. The United States has offered assistance for
improving fissile material control and accounting systems to
Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Ukraine and is provicling
·equipment and design assistance to Russia for a storage
facility for fissile material from dismantled nuclear
weapons.
Although somewhat more slowly than the United States
initially projected, the Nunn-Lugar program is gaining
momentum. With the signature of 30 implementing agreements
last year, the flow of technical expertise and material is
increasing dramatically this year.
·-·-·--Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
141013
�09/22/94
19:13
'a202 736 4472
ACDA/D/EX
UNCLASSIFIED
Q. wouldn't the u.s. failure to provide negative security
assurances to non-nucleat weapon states undermine the NPT and
CTBT efforts'!
A.
The US has long recognized the~importance which
non-nuclear NPT parties attache to'sec~rity assurances
ag~in5t the use or threat of use of nuclear w~apons.
Of course, this topic has taken on additional importance
in view of the upcoming 1995 Conference to extend the ·NPT.
The Administration has reaffirmed the policy of previous
administrations with regard Lo non-use of nuclear weapons
against parties to the NPT, which was first adopted by
President Carter in 197B.
-- · As w~ have stated at the Conference on Disarmament, we
remain open to discussion on this issue and are prepared to
continue consultations among the P~S to determine whether a
common approach ca.n be developed.
SEA/ST - B. Gromoll
UNCLASSIFIED
-------
..
.... ~·
Clinton Pres.idential Library Photocopy
r.~~~~
141014
�------------------------~----
r
~·
· "": . . :. .•
'
· ·r· · ·
·
. -.;
. · ·.. ·
· ·.: · .. · · · .. ·•·
:~
··· ·
~.
:
·..:.W.Jiimi:IY'a'i-l
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
·
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
001. Jetter
Clinton Library
DATE
SUBJECTrriTLE
06/07/1995
. RE: Appointments (I page)
RESTRICTION
P2
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
WHORM-Subject File-General
(FG006-01)
· OA/Box Number:
I 00856
FOLDER TITLE:
[120560] [1]
Debbie Bush
2006-0 165- F
db405
RESTRICTION CODES
·Presidential Records Act- [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)J
National Security Classified Information J(a)(l) of the PRA]
Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRAJ
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRAJ
PS Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRAI
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRAJ
PI
1'2
P3
1'4
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
I'RM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S. C.
22QJ (3).
'
---------··----• ---·-A·""""'" rP:nuest.
I
~
.
Freedom of Information Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)J
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) ofthe FOIAJ
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the.FOIA]
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
· b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIAJ
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
�,.!'
Nora M Manella
.·lJ3t11
United States Courthouse
312 North Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 894-2401
\.
June 7, 1995
George Stephanopoulos
Senior Advisor to the President
The White House·
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. · 20500
Dear Mr. Stephanopoulos:
I very much appreciated having the chance to talk with you yesterday concerning
the Ninth Circuit. Recognizing that any prospective presidential nominee faces daunting
political challenges in the confirmation process, I can nonetheless claim to have survived
scrutiny at least once.
Though I have not mounted a letter-writing campaign, I am confident my
nomination would be welcomed by federal, state and local law enforcement in Southern
California, by the press, and by associations of women lawyers and judges. On the
political front, I beli~ve both Senators Boxer and Feinstein would support my
nomination, with the qualification that Senator Feinstein is apparently satisfied with my
performance as U.S. Attorney. Although the Senator is not eager to accelerate my
deparl·ure from this position, she is well aware that a federal judge stands to make the
' kind of long-term commitment to an administration's principles that no U.S. Attorney
can match. I am sure she is also aware of the many qualified candidates who would be
eager to be her choice for the next chief federal law enforcement officer of the country's
largest district.
1
If there is additional information I can supply you or the President, please do not
hesitate to let me know. And if you are in the Los Angeles area, I hope you will
consider calling or stopping by.
Sincerely,
Nora M. Manella·
· United States Attorney
·--·---· ..··-·-·--····
:-J
W!;~
...
.....,.,
Clinton Pres.idcntial Library Photocopy
�•
-
j~
•
-~·
•
•
•
•
:·
-
•
\
'
l
•
·I;~;:#?lJ!
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
·
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
· Clinton Library
SUBJECT/TITLE
OOL minutes
DATE
RE: Budget (8 pages)
n.d.
RESTRICTION
P5
.\,
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
(Subject Files)
ONBox Number: 8164
FOLDER TITLE:
FG006-0l [222423]
Debbie Bush
2006-0165-F
db75
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Pl National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
· PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his a_dvisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA]
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record inisfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
... 2201(3).
'
.. -----:;-~~----.- •o1uest.
I
)
,.
~~.... ~·
Freedom of Information Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
· b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal p_ersonnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b){3) of the FOIA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
b(7) Release would. disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells. [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
~Ciin~Pre~dffiti~U~~y~~~~··········································
�;
~liM Br.l \- ~ o.J-T · ·~ -t fU vv\Jl, ·
!,
.
ehL q
~La vrJ 1 hwnic-.J
j
li- .
'
r.c~ Wttk_
v~·
M.
.
·.'-{q- l,~
.
~. b'd mt~
w,
·.·
~
.·
..
. LITV VVt-J. ~~ ~
W
IJc:/INt ·
. ) ~ ·. U.lCIV\tG u.tr~ • .5f""':' ~
. ~l tc-cv, ttt .. ~ ~
~ ~ VoA:.
~) -~f-~
o) (;·~ ·~
1)
~~
6)
UJ~ ~
~~t-h~
~ ~~~ iD ~~.lAP'"~ .
.
'
.
...
-
{:~~,.~·
Clinton Presidential Library i,hotocopy
J\~, ~f'IW:lf(l ·ttt~
�'
!
.
I
rl: ~r~
~ Vb~
st (.{0 ~
->;
10 - ( (
~ ~
i•
ri
.
:, st
1
'
1
.
VD~
{0~ vnJ ~ ~ ~ ,
?/ ~LV... ce* propnffhVY'-·
~~~
,
~-u~cA
.·
~~lA_
-) -AAA * "'(._. ~ X.h f>!'P .
fu-
:
;
.
op~ .fY~··~
VV\_
~· ~Ill, ~ ·pW
*-·
1h r-~P ~
AJl!WC._ ..
~~~ ·~
llv-.
. 2o ~~ ~t!Ah~j
.
w
PeflJ
. ~~ ~~ ::.:t1fu ~~
i
.
I
I
I
:
Jh~e~
.
.
'
trMCbi~ Ov'IYI.~ ·t~
.
�.
\
.
'
. At~ ~
~ voJ.. . tK W(;lf ~~w...
X/h...
i'
1'.
,
:· Ol 'b ~--1· Wtvv-- fb C4-
;:
.· ·~v.-
\!
!!'
~M
ti'
·
l
~,
~(/{
•
fA•
VV\
L:L·
{"fUll
wtJ<Lv
~ktlctll Thf11~ ~~~ UtJ-A
'!
t wl_ ~
. . !i
'_;
F
lA.
VV\ ·.
QM iz,·
PaM ~· .
. ~40 f)\,lA ~
: .
~
fv OJA. t}
tvd't B~L. ·.·&AN~
i\
I
,.
jl
,,
"
~I
'
!;
;;
.
.
\i
r·
.
.
.
~»u_\-\-~~·..
I
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
·,
tl(Q Mil 0
·..
wllL
~
~ ~.
.
�---------
:!
...
:·
fi
lIIi
11
&rt+ J'~
·
1v-f/V\f ~~~ .
~~
fhrl(f/~ ~ {JJ-~
~~ ~
fJb ~ 0f
/#'-
iPY'-.
a!luw &f
·.~ ~) ~
[»·~·~~
~ wJ ~ tYO t0fic1Ad
0{-
..
~
I
j
:iI
�I
1;
/
I
I
il
li
l!
fi
1:
Iii
l!i
Ill
w
___JlL__
··~;
.
~
.
~f!·~'";::-:..,.~
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�'
'
j;_.,..- - - - - - . - _
"
I
'
d
,,
~·
tFp-f¥C
"'"'
fwuv
4
.
ji
~.
c_uv,f- '~, .
~~
o'{J
·. f
.
. ~ : .s~
. .
)JW.~r<w--
j),~
aU ~ ~ J;t,fr
~
j
~
.. ex·. -&eA~.: fr..w:i'
. . Se-vJ )4Ait t . ..f
/At/u..). . vv ~
.·
Dd ~
01U0ut~~~~~ ~·w~·~~·
·
ft0 Pt;rJs clcl ·~\ 0\,-~
.
.
w~
.
.
\
'
~ ~~ ~ ~"-IJSU._)J}__- .
'
�~
;.
-
.cPf(IY'¥1
~
Qkc;r-»r-
\,
#~ li
vua ·. ---rtvJzc~f
.vrvou.J
'·
·/Y\
'3PrP
· ·\JS:IA Gvf~
t1\J vV
L-:x
·1;
U\fU
ttl~ .
~~
~.JM;f. ~· u~-- teL
·e~~ ~~s~ ~
·Vv~L-·
BLvYf'v~ UL is£&~
.~/lWrJ : - USTA
lx t>
j
~
Clck "'. ~ 1~
)~ tu~s>~
~v1>l.c~· ~ ~ i1~
\1\JV\;\ cl_~
'
..
ffS~
_.
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy ·
~g~?
n,, L;''~
~~ ~!0 c~ v \b
I
I
�~\[;~
""--'
~~"'--\/\~
-MAi 2_, h
~-
..
~~,.-.-·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
Jv, .~
�Withdrawal/Redaction· Sheet
Clinton Library
. DOCUMENT NO.
. AND TYPE.
DATE
. SUBJECTrriTLE
RESTRICTION
OOLemail.
Eric P. Schwartz to National Security Advisor; re: Latest
developments .(1 page)
04/2911998
Pllb(l)
002. email
Newell L. Highsmith to Eric P. Schwartz; re: Latest Developments (1
page)
04/2911998
Pl/b(l), P5
002a. email
Eric p, Schwartz to Legal Advisor; re·: Latest Developments (1 page)
04/29/1998
Pllb(l)
Newell L. Highsmith to Joseph H. Marty & Eric P. Schwartz; re:
Latest Developments (1 page)
04/29/1998
Pl/b(l), P5
Joseph H. Marty to Eric P. Schwartz; re: Latest Developments (1
page)
04/29/1998
Pl/b(l), P5
· 002d. email
Eric P. Schwartz to Legal Advisor; re: Latest Developments (1 page)
04/29/1998
. Pl/b(l)
· 003. letter
Thomas Dine to Prime Minister Josef Tosovsky; re: Farsi Language
'Broadcasts (1 page)
04/20/1998
PJ/b(l)
003a. notes
re: Farsi Language Broadcasts (1 page)
04/28/1998
P5
004 .. email
Diana M:_ Helweg to Legal Advisor; re: Rwanda (1 page)
03/1611998
Pllb(l)
004a. email
Sharon V. Storey to Eric P. Schwartz & Jamie F. Metzl; re: Rwanda
(I page)
04116/1998
Pl/b(l)
004b. email
Eric P. Schwartz to Jamie F. Metzl; re: Rwanda (1 page)
03/04/1998
Pl/b(l), P5
005. email
Newell L. Highsmith to James E. Baker; re: Rwanda (1 page)
03/17/1998
P5
· 002b: email
002c. email
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
Derosa (Legal Advisor)
OA/Box Number: 2952
FOLDER TITLE:
Voice of America [1]
Jimmie Purvis
2006•0165-F
. 146
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Re_cords Act -144 U.S.C. 2204(a)l
Freedom of Information Act- )5 U.S.C. 552(b))
·PI National Security Classified Information l(a)(l) of the PRAI
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office l(a)(2) of the PRAI
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute l(a)(3) of the PRAI
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
· financial information l(a)(4) of the PRA]
PS Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
· .. and his advisors, or between such advisors Ia)(S) of the PRAI
P6 Release would constitute. a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy l(a)(6) of the PRAI
b(l) National security classified information l(b)(l) of the FOIA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency l(b)(2) of the FOIA]
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute l(b)(3) of the FOIAI
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or. confidential or financial
information l(b)(4) of the FOIAI
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy l(b)(6) of the FOIAI
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes l(b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions l(b)(8) of the FOIAI
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells l(b)(9) of the FOIAI
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
220i(3).
· RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
�Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet.
Clinton Library
DATE
SUBJECTffiTLE
DOCUMENT NO.
·AND TYPE·
RESTRICTION
006. talking points . re: Steinberg-Pickering Breakfast Item (2 pages)
02/13/1998
P5
007. letter
Cyril Svoboda to Ambassador Jenonne Walker; re: Broadcasting (1
page)
02/05/1998
p 1/b(1)
008. email
Newell L. Highsmith to Eric P. Schwartz; re: $$$$ for Training (I
page)
circa., Jan.
1998
P1/b(l), P5
008a. email
Eric P. Schwartz to.Legal Advisor; re: $$$$for Training (2 pages)
01/12/1998
008b. email
Bruce Riedel to Eric P. Schwartz et al; re: $$$$for Training (1 page)
01/12/1998
P1/b(l), P5
008c. email
Eric P. Schwartz to Bruce Riedel et al; re: $$$$for Training (1 page)
01/12/1998
P1/b(l), P5
· 008d. email
Bruce Riedel to Eric P. Schwartz et al; re: $$$$for Training (1 page)
01112/1998
Pl/b(l), P5
I
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
Derosa (Legal Advisor)
· . ONBox Number:. 2952
FOLDER TITLE:
Voice of America [I] .
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F
. 146
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- 144 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act- 15 U.S.C. 552(b)l
PI
P2
P3
P4
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIAI
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices Of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIAI ·
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) ofthe FOIAI
. b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financiai
information [(b)(4) of the FOIAI
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIAI
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIAI
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRAI
Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRAI
Release would violate a Federal statute j(a)(3) of the PRA]
Release would disclose trade secrets or' confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRAI
.
PS Release would disclose confidentfal advice between the President
and his advisors, ·or betWeen such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA]
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
· · personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRAI
C Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
·.PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
2201(3).
RR. Document wiil be reviewed upon request.·
�~--
!1-1 z-~L L~
'
'
D
i __-:--_ __ J}rt£y__•2.d~_E r ~~~V\0- _'fz>___ e&LL ___T ____ t__~ ___ft:_ ______ --·-·I
.
1
.
•
1·,
.......... __ ~(f-Lg,_b ··)·------b. ~t___n_ ___ y:g{JJ_s.*-'-c___~[_C{_t~~t_ _______ _
. . ____ ~/Jr:Le_~·------------------ ------- -----~-------. . . . ._____ . ___ -----------.---------_:::: _ tl!c?-f:: "':__ 1_~-"=L,~s ~-'-- _ __ _ -~~---~---.11/l~~or-----~ 141c:'>~i>r~~~-)-- -if
e;_
-------~!'--~~~~9::-b~j--b.- :_ -0J~ucf2a-~-f)---~b.~clo-;¢=---~---------&~~----.<!>uv:
_L_.
__::______:k£____~t~_L_1di~iJ
--~
·c-
1'4-7 .~-'tD--'j'
------~~u-2!
________
__
w~+--~-~
~ ~~ . ~,·-·--1- - -
--~---&.v-+> tA. ~ lh+-~ r_ ,-b/c~~,nu-·-·1-------------·-- ·- .. ~-.
... _________ ,_ _____ ----------------- ---.;----- ------·- ----- --------·--·--··- -- ·---------------------.--------- - -
---~---------
---------------------------------------------+-------------------------
·------------- ---·- -·- -·--·---------------------------·---------- ------ ------------····7--·-------- -------------- ----· -----·--- ______ .._______ _
--------------------------------------·--·- +---------------------------------·
----------,--------··------------'----------------------------T-------------------------------------------------------·---·----·
~----~~---
-- ----···- ------ -··------ ------------
---·-···--··-· --------·----- .. ·---
--
--·-
----~~-------- --· --- --···- ....... ___
.,.,.
______ ·------------------------------
----------------------------------------------.-------
-------------
--------.,~----
------
�Steinberg-Pickering Breakfast Item
Friday, February 13, 1998
Farsi Language Broadcasts by USIA
Background:
The 1998 Commerce/State/Justice appropriations bil~ targeted
additional funds at increasing VOA and Radio Free Europe (RFE)
broadcasts in Farsi into Iran.
Report language directed that
this undertaking take place.
We and State/NEA have real concerns about this project.
There
is a real risk that it will be perceived in Iran and the region
as our heavy-handed attempt to force propaganda down Persian
throats, and confuse Tehran about our message. A meeting
Thursday at the Broadcasting Board of Governors (which Eric
Schwartz requested) suggested that_RFE and VOA don't intend for
that to happen.
But given the interest by Helms/D'Amato staff
:in this project, there is the real possibility for this project
- and heated USG discussion of it - to send the wrong message to
Iran.
We also got the sense that the train is rolling forward pretty
fast on this, with July 1 as the target for initial broadcast.
Eric and Newell Highsmith have been wor~ing through the thicket
of USIA/BEG/Administration relations, and have obtained BBG's
agreement not to go forward pending consultations with the
Administration on this. As you recall, the relevant statute
states that the BBG should receive foreign policy guidance from
the Secretary, conveyed through the USIA Director.
• Points to Make:
Don't want to undermine the calibrated public message the
President has sent Khatami and the Iranian people with a heavyhanded effort on "Radio Free Iran."
We've obtained BBG agreement not to 1move forward witqout
consultations with the Administration, and NSC staff is wo~king
this issue with your people .
.
-···~--~~-----
.........._
___
�.2
But the BBG statute states that the Secretary provides guidance
to the BBG through the USIA Director~ and you should call JGe
Duffey to underscore our message - that the BBG should not go
forward without meaningful consultations with us.
(We are studying how we could, legally, respond if _BBG
disregarded our guidance, bu~' we are not at th~t point.)
_ _ _ _ _ + _ _. : _ _ ,
P:'il'"'- ._.
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
_',._
-
�...-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-----------
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
DATE
SUBJECTffiTLE
RESTRICTION
001. memo
Samuel Berger & John Hilley to the President; re: Reply to Joint
Congressional Letter Concerning Wei Jingsheng VOA Broadcast (2
pages)
01/15/1998
Pllb(1)
002. briefing
paper
re: Wei Broadcast on VOA/WorldNet (2 pages)
12/19/1997
P5
003. email
Newell L. Highsmith to Jeffrey A. Bader; re: VOA Guidance (1 page)
12/18/1997
P5
004b. email
Jeffrey A. Bader to Newell L. Highsmith et al; re: Daily Guidance
Update ( 1 page)·
12/19/1997
P5
004c. email
Newell L. Highsmith to Natalie S. Wozniak et al; re: Daily Guidance
Update ( 1 page)
12/18/1997
P5
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
Legal Advisor - Derosa
OA/Box Number: 2952
FOLDER TITLE:
Voice of America [2]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F
. 147
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act -144 U.S.C. 2204(a)l
Freedom oflnforniation Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)l
PI
P2
P3
· P4
National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRAI
Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRAI
Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRAI
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA)
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his ~dvisors, or beh~een such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA)
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(l) National security classified information l(b)(l) of the FOIAI
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA)
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b),(3) of the FOIAI
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA)
b(6)·Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA) .
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA)
b(S) Release would disclose infor.mation concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(S) of the FOIA)
b(9) Release would dis.close geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA) .
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance, with 44 U.S.C.
. .2201(3).
. ·---------
~
Cllotoo p""'dootlol
----·-·· --
--~uest.
c:~rocy~~;;;,,
!
'
'
'
t>'
' • ' '
I
•
•
~
'
I
~
>:
~'
1
' '
•
t
'
, '
,:
'
,
'
1
•,
�WEI BROADCAST ON VOA/WORLDNET
December 19, 1997 ·
Background: We are no longer characterizing WorldNet and VOA as operating under
different groJJnd rules, as was represented in earlier guidance on this matter. The new
guidance does not explicitly correct the old guidance. ALSO: The new guidance continues
to state that it is okay for the Administration to convey foreign policy concerns. to U.S.
broadcasting elements. While this is indeed the case, the statutory procedure for conveying
such concerns- SecState to USIA Director to Broadcasting Board of Governorsapparently was not followed in this case.
Q:
Did the NSC seek to persuade VOA to cancel its interview with Wea Jingsheng?
Was it" disgraceful," as the head of the Broadcasting Board of Governors charged,
to "put pressure on these journalists instead of coming to the board"?
A:
No. The NSC understands and supports VOA's independence and right to _make its
own journalistic decisions. The NSC did not suggest to VOA that it should cancel
the interview, and it made clear in conversations with VOA officials that decisions
on the interview were entirely for VOA to make.
The NSC did discuss with USIA Director Duffey plans for WorldNet Television to
carry an interview with Wei. We understand that Director Duffey in turn spoke to
the directors ofVOA and the International Broadcasting Bureau (not to the
journalists involved). The laws governing U.S. international broadcasting provide
that information and guidance on foreign policy issues may be provided by the
gov-ernments, which is what occurred in this case.
The NSC described to VOA the foreign policy context in which its planned
interview was occurring, including the possibility of future release of dissidents. I
want to emphasize, however, that the NSC was clear in its conversations with VOA
on VOA's right to make its own decisions about the interview. The NSC did not
advise VOA to cancel the interview.
Q:
Why did theNSC object to a WorldNet interview with Wei? Was there a US
Government commitment to China not to "exploit Mr. Wei's release politically"?
Did Ambassador Sasser call to request cancellation of the WorldNet interview?
A:
NSC officials described the foreign policy context in which the proposed WorldNet
interview was to occur. Part of that context was the possibility of future release of
dissidents. I am not going to comment on our diplomatic exchanges with China. As
for Ambassador Sasser's role, he did speak to NSC officials to express foreign policy·
concerns about the proposed WorldNet interview.
----~---·--
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�Q:
Why is the Administration attempting to silence Wei Jingsheng?
A:
We are not trying to silence him. Indeed, the President met with him, despite strong
Chinese objections. And of course the VOA interview, to which we did not object,
went ahead and was aired not only by VOA Radio, but al~o by other broadcasters
(Taiwan and International AP). USIA Director Duffey, after consultations with 1
NSC staff, made his own decision to make a request to the Director of the
International Broadcasting Bureau not to broadcast the WorldNet program.
-----r-~··.~,.~·
Clinton Pres.idential Library Photocopy
•,
�Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
SUBJECTffiTLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
001. email
New Home address for Deborah Tate- VOA. Sent at 12:50:49. (1
page)
01/05/1998
P6/b(6)
002. email
New Home address for Deborah Tate- VOA. Sent at 14:30:52.00. (1
page)
01/0511998
P6/b(6)
003. email
Re: Visit to VOA. (2 pages)
0211211998
P5
004. email
VOA request. Sent at 07:11:25.00 (1 page)
0411411998
P6/b(6)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
Automated Records Management System [Email]
WHO 1998/01- 1998/11 (["Voice of America" or VOA])
OA/Box Number: 600000
FOLDER TITLE:
[01/0511998 - 09/23/1998]
Adam Bergfeld
2006-0165-F
abll7
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
.Freedom of Information Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
PI National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
P3 Release would violat~ a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA] .
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the ~RAJ
P6 Release ·would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(l) National security classified ·information [(b)(l) of the FOIA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b}(7) of the FOIA]
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
Pi"'H._n~-~""L"ecm:d.misfile_defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
I
.J
-
�.-------------,---------------,--------------------------
-----
Page 1 of 2
ARMS Email System
I
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL
(NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Julie E. Mason ( CN=Julie E. Mason/OU=WHO/O=EOP [ WHO ] )
CREATION DATE/TIME:12-FEB-1998 11:08:31.00
SUBJECT:
Re: Visit to VOA
TO: meglynn ( meglynn @ usia.gov @ INET @ LNGTWY
READ: UNKNOWN
UNKNOWN ] -) -- -
\,
TEXT:
educate me:
Can press in the US call in to the VOA show during the intervie w to ask
questions? If not, why by having press sitting in the studio next door
(they won't have contact with her, right?) will HRC be more apt to get
questions on Monica, etc.?
Where did your list of press develop from?
Thanks.
Pls ·.call me when you can.
I know y'ou' re busy thinking of what
birthday gifts to buy for me. After all, its only 2 months off.
meglynn @ usia.gov
02/11/98 02:39:00 PM
Record Type: Record
To: Julie E. Mason
cc:
Subject: Visit to VOA
Hey A couple of things.
First, I will have our guys hold off on any sort of press release about
HRC's visit here until you tell me it is OK to put something out.
(Normally, we release our lists of guests 2 days ahead of time.)
Second, how do you REALLY feel about having press cover her interview?
I was thinking that perhaps we could invite a couple of reporters in just
to sit in a studio next door and listen to her do the interview. Caveat:·
there may be questions from callers around the world on the Monica story.
This would bring HRC right into the the story in the U.S. Although
chances are good that if she did anything newsworthy, it will be reported
outside the U.S. and will boomerang back.
Potential reporters:
Chitre Ragavin, NPR
Anne Blackman, TIME
Karen Bresiau, Newsweek
Sonya Ross, AP
Kathy Lewis, DMN
Nancy Mathis, Houston Chron
Amy Goldstein, Wash Post
What do you think? Any, all, one, two? I would make clear that they
f%'}'""'' __..
.
Clinton Presidential Librai·y Photocopy p-1/arms405/who/who_19980 1/199802/d65/p_c4250362_who.html
2/15/2006
�Page 2 of 2
ARMS Email System
would just be at VOA to cover the interview, not to ask her questions.
Get back to me when you have time,
MEG
====================
1 ====================
0 00:00:00.00
I,
ATTACHMEN~
ATT CREATION TIME/DATE:
,.,
TEXT:
RFC-822-headers:
Received: from conversion .pmdf. eop. gov by PMDF. EOP .GOV (PMDF V5. 0-4 #6879)
1d <01ITGGT7L4WWOOIPKB@PMDF.EOP.GOV> for mason_j@al.eop.gov; Wed,
11 Feb 1998 14:39:15 -0500 (EST)
Received: from storm.eop.gov (st9rm.eop.gov)
by PMDF.EOP.GOV (PMDF V5.0-4 #6879) id <01ITGGT4W5E800LURG@PMDF.EOP.GOV> for
mason_j@a1.eop.gov; Wed, 11 Feb 1998 14:39:12 -0500 (EST)
Received: from xgate.usia.gov ([198.67.64.2])
by STORM.EOP.GOV (PMDF V5.1-7 #6879)
with SMTP id <01ITGGSE0270001MOT@STORM.EOP.GOV> for mason_j@a1.eop.gov; Wed,
11 Feb 1998 14:38:36 -0500 (EST)
Received: from Connect2 Message Router by xgate.usia.gov via Connect2-SMTP
4.31.02; Wed, 11 Feb 1998 14:34:36 -0500
Organization: USIA
X-Mailer: Connect2-SMTP 4.31.02 MHS/SMF to SMTP Gateway
X-SMF-Hop-Count: 2
================== END ATTACHMENT 1 ==================
----f'iZ:"""' _...
Clinto;1 Presidential Library Photocopy p-1/arms405/who/who_19980 1/199802/d65/p_c4250362_who.html
'
. ..
~
.
2/15/2006
�Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
·
Clinton Library
DATE
SUBJECTffiTLE
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
05/27/1997
Subject: comment to VOA on huge telecom merger? Timothy Brenan
to Michele Jolin. (I page)
001. email
RESTRICTION
P5
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
Automated Records Management System [Emails] _
CEA 1996/07- 1999/12 (["Voice of America" or VOA])
ONBox Number: 950,000
FOLDER TITLE:
(05/2711997 - 07 /26/1999]
Adam Bergfeld.
2006-0165-F
abl29
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
Pl
P2
P3
P4
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the_ FOIA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
b(3) Release would vio\ate a Federal statute [(b)(3j of the.FOIA)
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOlA]·
.
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(8) Release wo.uld disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRA]
Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA]
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordam;e with 44 U.S.C.
.. -'7.1.01{3). _ _ __
I
.J
_ .-
--1uest.
~Clinton Presidential L;brar;~:;o:py. ··,
: .
. •
• ....• ' . . . ·
.
•'
'
•
. -t'
.'•
�ARMS Email System
RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL
Page 1 of 1
(NOTES MAIL)
CREATOR: Timothy J. Brennan ( CN=Timothy J. Brennan/OU=CEA/O=EOP [ CEA ) )
CREATION DATE/TIME:27-MAY-1997 11:08:25.00
SUBJECT;
comment to VOA on huge telecom merger?
TO: Michele Jolin ( CN=Michele Jolin/OU=CEA/O=EOP @ EOP [ CEA ) )
READ: UNKNOWN
TEXT:
During the staff meeting, I got a call from a reporter at the Voice of
America, who wanted my comment on a possible merger between AT&T and two
of the original seven Baby Bells.
I had not heard of this until the
cal~--nothing in the Post or on the radio this morning, at least that I
caught. There is a squib in the WSJ today. Anyho~, were this anyone
other than VOA, I would decline because of my CEA position and because if
the deal goes through it will land at the FCC and DOJ in very short order.
The reporter got my name. from a colleague at GW, and is calling I think
because of what I know about telecom, not because of where I am.
Still, I
don't think I should talk to him, but if the WH does have a policy of
talking. to VOA people, I'd be happy to talk to him.
Thanks,
Tim
··-
- ... ···-·----.
�Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
·
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
Clinton Library
SUBJECT!fiTLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
00 I. cable
Secretary of State, Washington, D.C. to American Embassy, Tel Aviv;
re: VOA/Bib Relay Station (I page)
01/01/1993
P1/b(1)
002. cable
American Embassy, Tel Aviv to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: VOA/Bib Relay Station (2 pages)
01/04/1993
Pl!b(l), PS
003. cable
American Embassy, Islamabad to Secretary of State, Washington,
D.C.; re: Proposed Travel to Afghanistan (1 page)
01/06/1993
Pllb(l)
004. cable
American Embassy, Moscow to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: Russian Deputies on Upcoming Referendum (2 pages)
01/23/1993
P1/b(l)
005. cable
American Embassy, Monrovia to Secretary of State, Washington,
D.C.; re: VOA Amplifies Taylor (2 pages)
01/27/1993
Pllb(l), P5
006. cable
re: Cable Regarding Greek-U.S. Relations (2 pages)
02/02/1993
Pllb(l)
007. cable
American Embassy, Manila to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: GOP Discussion of Retrieving VOA Sites (2 pages)
02/05/1993
Pllb(l)
008. cable
American Embassy, Athens to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: Greek Non-Paper on VOA Negotiations (2 pages)
02/05/1993
Pllb(l) .
009. cable
American Embassy, Belize to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: VOA Staffing (1 page)
02/05/1993
Pllb(1), P5
010. cable
American Embassy, Ouagadougou.to Secretary of State, Washington,
D.C.; re: Extracts from VOA Interview ofCompaore's Special Envoy
(3 pages)
·
02/08/1993
Pllb(l)
0 I I. cable
American Embassy, Alma Ata to Secretary of State, Washington,
D.C.; re: VOA & Radio Liberty- Vital in Kazakhstan (2 pages)
0211011993
P5
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
NSC Cables (January 1993-December 1994)
ONBox Number: 500000
FOLDER TITLE:
[0 I /0 I I 1993-02/261 1993]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F
. 148
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- J44 U.S.C. 2204(a)J
Freedom of Information Act- JS U.S.C. 552(b)J
PI
P2
1'3
P4
b(l) National security classified information l(b)(l) ofthe FOIAI
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency l(b)(2) of the FOIAI
b(3) Release would 'violate a Federal statute l(b)(3) of the FOIAI
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIAI
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly urnvarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIAI
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes i(b)(7) of the FOIAI
b(8j Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions l(b)(8) of the FOIAI
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells l(b)(9) of the FOIAI
·
National Security Classified Infornu1tion· J(a)(l) of the PRAI
Relating to the appointment to Federal office J(a)(2) of the PRAJ.
Release would violate a Federal statute l(a)(3) of the PRAI
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information l(a)(4) of the PRAI
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors la)(S) of the PRAI
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy l(a)(6) of the PRAI
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
·
r
l'RM. Personal record misfile defined in accordanc,e with 44 U.S.C.
I
I·
.... 220ICJ.l.~·- - - -
.·~
fi':l'11'l'·"'
-~. -~1uest.
~ Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�·'
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
·
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
Clinton Library
DATE
SUBJECTrfiTLE
012. cable
RESTRICTION
02/1711993
Secretary of State, Washington, D.C. to American Consul, Hong
Kong; re: YOA Staffing (2 pages)
,,
PS
013. cable
·.American Embassy, Accra to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re: Request to
.
Establish YOA Technical Monitor (2 pages)
02/19/1993
PS
014. cable
· Se.cretary of State, Washington, D.C. to American Embassy, Tel Aviv;
re: Informing Rabin of President's Decision to Terminate Bib/YO A
Transmitter (3 pages)
02/21/1993
P lib(!), PS
015. cable
American Embassy, Tel Aviv to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: Meeting with Prime Minister Rabin on VOA Transmitter (I page)
02/22/1993
p 1/b( I)
016. cable
American Embassy, Manila to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: Local Government Does not Want VOA Land (2 pages)
02/24/1993
P 1/b( I)
COLLECTION:
Cliriton Presidential Records
National Security Council
NSC Cables (January 1993-December 1994)
OA/Box Number: 500000
FOLDER TITLE:
[0 1/0 1/1993~02/26/ 1993]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0 165-F
. 148
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- ]44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act- ]5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
PI National Security Classified Information ](a)(l) of the PRA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office ](a)(2) of the PRA]
PJ Release would violate a Federal statute ](a)(J) of the PRA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential cominercial or
· financial information ](a)(4) of the PRA]
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors ]a)(S) of the PRAl
J>6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy ](a)(6) of the J>RAl.
b(I) National security classified information ](b)(l) of the FOIA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency ](b)(2) of the FOIA]
b(J) Release would violate a Federal statute ](b)(J) of the FOIA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information ](b)(4) of the FOIA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy ](b)(G) of the FOIA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for. law enforcement
purposes ](b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(S) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions ](b)(S) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical infonnlltion
concerning wells ](b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions co'ntained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
... _'l.'lllJ.IJ.l. _ _ __
1·
, . -
··quest.
~Clinton Pres.idential L;~~ary~:~::py
•
' • " 't"'.,...• ~~ ·,
'
'
.
.
I
•
~
'
'
•
"·
-~
t
'
"' •
I J
..
:·
'
II .,
"*
'
i
.
.1;.
�.-------------------------------------------------------------
. F:\Cable\Data_ Source\Cables\CDOO 1\FE~93\MSGS\M0218776.html
Cab 1e
PREC:
CLASS:
ROUTINE
UNCLASSIFIED
OSRI: \ RUEHTAA
LINEl: RAAUZYUW RUEH+AA0549 0411317-UUUU--RHEHAAX.
LINE2: ZNR UUUUU ZZH
LINE3:
LINE4:
DTG:
ORIG:
TO:
R 101317Z FEB 93
FM.AMEMBASSY ALMA ATA
101317Z FEB 93
AMEMBASSY ALMA ATA
RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 2629
INFO:· RUEHEK/AMEMBASSY BISHKEK 0767
RUEHIA/USIA WASHDC 0436
RUEHMO/AMEMBASSY MOSCOW 1433
RUEHWR/AMEMBASSY WARSAW 0027
RUEHAH/AMEMBASSY ASHGABAT 0523
· RUEHKV/AMEMBASSY KIEV 0446
RUFHMU/AMCONSUL MUNICH 0083
RUEHGV/USMISSION GENEVA 0258
RUFHMB/USMISSION USVIENNA 0131
RUFHNA/USMISSION USNATO 0056
RUEHNT/AMEMBASSY TASHKENT 0747
RUEHSI/AMEMBASSY TBILISI 014 6
RUEHKB/AMEMBASSY BAKU 0002
VOA AND RADIO LIBERTY -- VITAL IN KAZAKHSTAN
SUBJ:
TEXT:
UNCLAS ALMA ATA 000549
USIA FOR B/N; EU (CARLSON, SKIPPER); VIENNA FOR CSCE;
MUNICH FOR B.O.B. AND RL; WARSAW FOR ZETKULIC
E.O. 12356:
N/A
TAGS: PGOV, PROP, PREL, SCUL, KZ
SUBJECT: VOA AND RADIO LIBERTY -- VITAL IN KAZAKHSTAN
1.
RL AND VOA ARE NOW BROADCAST IN ALMA ATA ON MEDIUMWAVE RADIO.
WE HEAR VERY POSITIVE REACTIONS.
WITH ITS
PRIVATE TV AND RADIO STATIONS, ALMA ATA HAS MORE
BROADCAST SOURCES THAN OTHER AREAS OF KAZAKHSTAN, MOST OF
WHICH HAVE ACCESS ONLY TO STATE TV AND RADIO, OSTANKINO
TV FROM MOSCOW, AND SHORTWAVE. .. THUS, INTEREST IN THESE
AREAS IN SHORTWAVE BROADCAST NEWS IS STILL SIGNIFICANT,
PARTICULARLY AMONG THE INTELLIGENTSIA AND YOUTH.
2.
EVEN IN ALMA ATA, WHERE NO MEDIA OUTLET CAN YET
AFFORD TO SUBSCRIBE TO A WESTERN WIRE SERVICE, EMPLOYEES
FROM MANY NEWSPAPERS AND TV STATIONS HAVE SHORTWAVE
RADIOS AND LISTEN TO RL, VOA, AND BBC TO PREPARE NEWS
STORIES. THIS IS HOW THEY LEARN WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE
OUTSIDE WORLD.
THEIR ONLY OTHER DIRECT SOURCE OF WESTERN
INFORMATION IS THE USIA WIRELESS FILE, ARTICLES FROM
WHICH ARE REGULARLY CARRIED IN KEY NEWSPAPERS.
3.
RL AND VOA MEDIUM- AND SHORT-WAVE BROADCASTS CLEARLY
REMAIN VITAL.
KAZAKHSTANIS NEED CONFIDENCE TO WEATHER
THE STRAINS AND NEW INEQUALITIES ATTENDANT TO MOVING
TOWARD DEMOCRACY AND A MARKET ECONOMY.
ONE OF THE BEST
·------Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
Page 1 of2
�Page 2 of2
.F:\Cable\Data Source\Cables\CDOO 1\FEB,93\MSGS\M0218776.html
SOURCES OF CONFIDENCE IS RELIABLE INFORMATION ON WHAT IS
HAPPENING IN OTHER FORMER COMMUNIST COUNTRIES WHICH ARE
MAKING SIMILAR TRANSITIONS, AS WELL AS WHAT IS OCCURRING
IN THE WEST .. IN OUR VIEW, BROADCASTING THIS INFORMATION
-- AS WELL AS APPEALING WESTERN CULTURE -- lS ONE OF THE
BEST CONTRIBUTIONS AMERICA CAN MAKE TO FURTHERING
DEMOCRACY, MARKET ECONOMICS, AND ETHNIC TOLERJ;\NCE IN THIS
PART OF THE WORLD.
.
4. IN OUR VIEW, RESTRUCTURING RL/VOA BROADCASTS IS VERY
WORTHWHILE -- FROM MORE LOCAL, LOW-POWER TRANSMISSIONS TO
BRINGING IN THE LIVELY VOA EUROPE. THIS DESERVES STRONG
SUPPORT, CERTAINLY FOR KAZAKHSTAN.
5. THERE IS ONE THING WHICH EVERY POLITICAL LEADER IN
KAZAKHSTAN SAYS -- "LET US HOPE THAT YUGOSLAVIA DOES NOT
OCCUR HERE." FOR WHAT IT IS WORTH, WE RECALL THAT RFE
NEVER BROADCAST INTO YUGOSLAVIA. COURTNEY
BT
#0549
SECT:
NNNN
SECTION: 01 OF 01
SSN:
054 9
TOR :
9 3 0 21 0 115 5 5 3 M0 218 7 7 6
DIST:
SIT: VAX
0
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
I.
�F:\Cable\Data_ Source\Cables\CDOOi \FEB,93\MSGS\M022972l.html
Cab 1 e
PREC:
PRIORITY
CLASS:
UNCLASSIFIED
OSRI:
LINEl:
I.
RUEHCAA
PAAUZYUW RUEHCAA7612 0480126-UUUU--RHEHAAX.
LINE2:
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
LINE3:
P 170124Z FEB 93
LINE4:
DTG:
ORIG:
TO:
INFO:
SUBJ:
FM.SECSTATE WASHDC
170124Z FEB 93
SECSTATE WASHDC
RUEHHK/AMCONSUL HONG KONG PRIORITY 8555
RUEHBJ/AMEMBASSY BEIJING PRIORITY 7350
NSDD 38
REQUEST TO INCREASE HONG KONG VOA
TMO STAFF BY ONE FSN POSITION
TEXT:
UNCLAS STATE 047612
FOR THE CONSUL GENERAL FROM FMP/MP
E.O. 12356:
N/A
TAGS: . AODE, AMGT, HK
SUBJECT: NSDD 38 -- REQUEST TO INCREASE HONG KONG VOA
TMO STAFF BY ONE FSN POSITION
REF:
STATE 041669
1. AS PROMISED IN REFTEL, FMP/MP (MANAGEMENT POLICY)
HAS CONSULTED WITH THE EAP BUREAU WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT
AND PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS ON THE MERITS ANrr
IMPLICATIONS OF THE USIA/VOA REQUEST TO ADD ONE FSN
POSITION TO THE TMO STAFF IN HONG KONG.
THE FINAL
PARAGRAPH HAS AN ACTION REQUEST.
2.
EAP COMMENTS -- EAP/EX OPPOSES IN PRINCIPLE ANY
EFFORT TO INCREASE STAFFING OF THE MISSION IN HONG
KONG. AS WE APPROACH 1997 AND THE REVERSION TO MAINLAND
CONTROL, EVERY EFFORT SHOULD BE MADE TO REDUCE THE SIZE
OF THE STAFF IN HONG KONG, BOTH STATE AND CLIENT
AGENCIES.
EVERY ADDITION ' MADE TO THE STAFF NOW WILL
.
MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT TO REDUCE. STATE STAFF WITH
SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE FUTURE.
THAT SAID, IF
. THE POST AUTHORIZE~ THE INCREASE. IT MUST ENSURE THAT
THE ADDITION HAS MINIMUM EFFECT ON THE SUPPORT
REQUIREMENTS.
FAAS ARRANGEMENTS DO NOT PROVIDE AN
ADEQUATE REIMBURSEMENT SO SERVICES SHOULD TO THE EXTENT
POSSIBLEE DIRECTLY CHARGED.
EAP/CM CONCURS WITH EX AND REASSERTS THAT WE HAVE BEGUN
INTERAGENCY DISCUSSIONS AIMED AT REDUCING THE SIZE OF
THIS MISSION AS WE APPROACH i997.
THE REQUESTED
POSITION DOES NOT APPEAR ESSENTIAL (TO MAINTENANCE OF
OPERATIONS), RATHER IT WOULD BE USEFUL IN ENHANCING
··-~-------
. .. J.
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
_
Page 1 of2
�F:\Cable\bata_ Source\Cables\CDOO 1\FEB,93\MSGS\M0229721.html
OPERATIONS - AS ALL USG AGENCIES IN HONG KONG WOULD LIKE
TO DO. EAP/CM RECOMMENDS-AGAINST INCREASING VOA
STAFFING BY 1 FSN POSITION UNLESS A BETTER JUSTIFICATION
IS PROVIDED.
3. ACTION REQUESTED: PLEASE ADVISE WHETHER YOU REQUIRE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BEFORE MAKING YOUR DECISION ON
THE VOA REQUEST.~: OTHERWISE, PLEASE PROVIDED THE
DEPARTMENT (FMP/MP) WITH YOUR DECISION FOR TRANSMITTAL
TO USIA.
CHRISTOPHER
BT
#7 612
SECT:
NNNN
SECTION: 01 OF 01
SSN:
7612
TOR :
9 3 0 21 6 2 0 2 715 M 2 2 9 7 21
0
DIST:
SIT: VAX
0
·--·-------Clinton Pres.idential Library Photocopy
'~
.
Page 2 of2
�. ·F:\Cable\Data- Source\Cables\CDOO 1\FE~93\MSGS\M0235155.html
-
Page 1 of2
Cab 1e
PRE_C:
CLASS:
OSRI:
ROUTINE
UNCLASSIFIED
RUEHARA
\,
LINEl:
RAAUZYUW RUEHARA1331 0501100-·UUUU--RHEHAAX.
LINE2:
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
LINE3:
R 191059Z FEB 93
LINE4:
FM AMEMBASSY ACCRA
DTG: . 191059Z FEB 93
ORIG:
TO:
AMEMBASSY ACCRA
RUEHIA/US~A WASHDC 2153
RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 4685
INFO:
****
SUBJ:
NSDD-38: REQUEST TO ESTABLISH VOA TECHNICAL
MONITOR
TEXT:
UNCLAS ACCRA 013 31
USIA FOR B/EOF/M AND AF
.STATE FOR FMP/MF AND AF/EX
E.O. 12356: N/A
TAGS: AMGT, GH
SUBJECT: NSDD-38: REQUEST TO ESTABLISH VOA TECHNICAL
MONITOR
REF: (A) USIA 6725, (B) 92 USIA 55356, (C) 92 USIA 38253
1. WE REGRET THE DELAY IN REPLYING TO THE REQUEST FOR
THE MISSION'S POSITION ON THE PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH A
VOA TECHNICAL MONITORING OFFICE (TMO) IN AFRICA.
IN
VIEW OF THE NECESSITY OF WEIGHING ANY REQUEST FOR
STAFFING CHANGES VERY CAREFULLY, WE HAVE WANTED TO
CONSIDER THE VOA PROPOSAL AS THOROUGHLY AS POSSIBLE IN
REGARD TO NEED AND TO IMPACT ON MISSION RESOURCES.
CONTRARY TO REF A, WE DO NOT RECALL EVER ESTABLISHING A
PRECISE DATE FOR SUBMITTING A REPLY.
2.
THE ENHANCEMENT OF VOA LISTENING FREQUENCIES, AND
THUS THE PUBLIC DIPLOMACY BENEFITS, RESULTING FROM
ESTABLISHING A TMO IN ACCRA HAVE BEEN CONVINCINGLY
PRESENTED IN A MEMO OF DECEMBER 5, 1992 BY VOA ENGINEER
ALLEN RICHARDSON.
WE MUST ENSURE ALSO, HOWEVER, THAT
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT REQUIRED BY A TMO COULD BE
HANDLED WITHOUT DETRIMENT TO OTHER MISSION OPERATIONS.
THAT MEANS THAT IN ADDITION TO THE TWO FSN'S HIRED AS
TMO STAFF, EMBASSY WOULD REQUIRE AN INCREASE IN THE
FSN/PSC STAFFING COMPLEMENT OF ONE DAS POSITION IN ITS
BUDGET AND FISCAL OFFICE.
THE COST QF THAT POSITION
WOULD BE DOLS 3000 PER ANNUM, THE COST OF WHICH SHOULD
BE ADDED TO OUR FAAS BASE.
FURTHER, WE WOULD REQUIRE AN
INCREASE IN THE EMBASSY BASE FAAS ALLOTMENT TO
COMPENSATE FOR INCREASED SUPPORT EXPENDITURES AS SHOWN
BELOW.
THE INCREASES ARE KEYED TO VOA'S REQUESTED FAAS
SUPPORT FACTORS.
GENERAL SERVICES:
-- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLY ·
DOLS 2600
------fcf!l::~
-''
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
,.
�~FEB93\MSGS\M023 515 5.ht~l
Page 2 of2
-- ·F:\Cable\Data Source\Cables\CDOO 1
COMMUNICATIONS:
DOLS 2500
-- POUCHING SERVICE
HEALTH SERVICES:
-- MEDICAL SUPPLIES ANq DRUGS
DOLS 500
WE CALL VOA'S ATTENTION TO THE LIST OF FAAS SERVICES
REQUESTED TO SUPPORT THIS POSITION (REF 'c, PARA 4) . THE
I
POST WOULD BE UNABLE TO SUPPORT SERVICES.OTHER THAN
THOSE ENUMERATED.
I
.
.
.
. .
3;
ALSO POST'S DS ;sESURITY) ALLOTMENT WOULD NEED TO BE
INCREASED DOLS 1,000 TO COVER LOCAL GUARD CONTRACT FOR
ONE RESIDENCE..
I
.
4.
IF THE B&F POSITION AND INCREASES IN BASE AND OS
ALLOTMENTS (TOTAL DOLS 19600) CAN BE FUNDED BY VOA, WE
WILL AGREE TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A TMO IN ACCRA. USIS
I
ACCRA CONCURS IN THIS MESSAGE. BROWN
BT
#1331
SECT:
NNNN
SECTION: 01 OF 01
SSN:
1331 .
TOR :
9 3 0 21 9 0 6 2 72 8 M0 2 3 515 5
. DIST:
SIT: VAX
0
········-···~---
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
',__
\,
,,
�Withd~a~al/Redaction Sheet
I Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
DATE
SUBJECTfflTLE
I
.
RESTRICTION
American Embassy, Kuwait to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re: Increased
Press Interest & Public AwaJeness of VOA Agreement in Kuwait (2
pages) .
.
.
03/0111993
p 1/b(l)
002. cable
American Embassy, Monrovia to Secretary of State, Washington,
I
D.C.; re.: Embassy Officials !Visit VOA Careysburg (Incomplete
.
Message) (2 pages) .
03/0111993
p 1/b(l)
003. cable
American Embassy, Monrovia to Secretary of State, Washington,
I
D.C.; re: Embassy Officials ~Visit VOA. Careysburg (Incomplete
Message) (2 pages)
03/01/1993
Pl/b(l)
004. cable
American Consul, Hong Ko~g to Secretary of State, Washington,
D.C.; re: VOA Staffing (1 page)
03/02/1993
P5
005. cable
re: Cable Concerning Honduras (2 pages)
03/05/1993
PI/b(l)
006. cable
American Embassy, Sofia tJSecretary of State, Washington, D.C; re:
Expanding VOA's Broadcast~ to Serbia (2 pages)
03/05/1993
P 1/b( I)
007. cable
re: Cable Concerning Honduras (2 pages)
03/0511993
"Pllb(l)
03/05/1993
p 11b(l)
03/05/1993
p 1/b(l)
03/09/1993
PI/b(l)
001. cable
J
I
.
I
.
008. cable
I
re: Cable Concerning Honduras (3 pages)
.
I
009. cable
re: Cable Concerning Honduras (3 pages)
010. cable
USLO, Luanda to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re: VOA
Broadcasts/Interviews on Ankola (I page)
..
I
I
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential'Records
National Security Council
NSC Cables (January 1993-December I 994)
ONBox Number: 500000
FOLDER TITLE:
[03/0 111993-05/21/1993]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F
. 149
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- 144 U.S.C. 2204(a)J ·
Freedom of Information Act- JS U.S.C. 552(b)j
PI
P2
P3
J>4
b(l) National security classified information J(b)(l) of the FOIAJ
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency J(b)(2) of. the FOlAJ
b(3) Release would violate ;1 Federal statute J(b)(3) of the FOIA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information J(b)(4) of the FOIAI
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarra.nted invasion of
personal privacy J(b)(6) of the FOIAJ
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes l(b)(7) of the FOIAJ
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions J(b)(8) of the FOIA]
·
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geoj1hysical information
concern.ing wells J(b)(~) of the FOIAI
National Security Classified Information J(a)(l) of the PRAJ
Relating to the appointment to Federal office J(a)(2) of th~ PRAJ
Release would violate a F~deral statute J(a)(3) of the PMl
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential.comniercial or ·
financial information l(a)(4) of the PRA]
j
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the Prjesident
and his advisors, or between such advisor·s Ja)(S) of the.PRAJ
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwananted invasion bf
per;sonal privacy J(a)(6) of the PRAI
.
.
I
1
~
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordan~e with 44 U.S.C.
2201<1)_.- - - •
·~ ·--~- •a.quest.
Clinton Presidential
L;~rar;1~~~~~py
.
"I
��\•
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
'
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
Clinton Library
DATE
SUBJECTffiTLE
RESTRICTION
Pl!b(l)
020. cable
American Embassy Belize to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: Closure ofVOA Relay Station (2 pages)
05/11/1993
021. cab'le
American Embas~y, Colombo to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: Change in VOA Sri Lanka Relay Station Staffing (3 pages)
05/21/1993
P5
022. cable
American Embassy,, Gaborone to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re:
Progress Report on VOA Botswana Relay Station (3 pages)
05/21/1993
P5
'
'·
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
NSC Cables (January 1993-December 1994)
ONBox.Numbe.r: 500000
FOLDER TITLE:
[03/0 1/1993-05/21/1993]
Jimmie ·Purvis
2006-0 165-F
. 149
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- ]44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act- ]5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
PI National Security Classified Information ](a)(l) of the PRA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office ](a)(2) of the PRA]
PJ.Release would violate a Federal statute ](a)(3) of the PRA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or· confidential commercial or
financial information ](a)(4) of the PRA]
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors ]a)(S) of the PRA]
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwa~ranted invasion of
personal privacy ](a)(6) of the PRA]
b(l)National security classified information ](b)(l) of the FOIA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency ](b)(2) of the FOIA]
b(J) Release would violate a Federal statute ](b)(J) of the FOIA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIAl
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes ](b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(8) Release ~vould disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions ](b)(8) of the FOIAI
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells ](b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordan~e with 44 U.S.C:
.. 2201(;!).
----~·~. ···------...~.
rp.quest.
r
_ _ . _.,
ICiin~nPre~denti~~~rw~;~y~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
�F:\Cable\Data_ Source\Cables\CDOO 1~MAR93\MSGS\M025 34 79 .html
Cab 1e
PREC:
CLASS:
ROUTINE
UNCLASSIFIED
LINEl:
RUEHHKA
RAAUZYUW RUEHHKA1935 0610056-UUUU--RHEHAAX.
LINE2:
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
LINE3:
R 020056Z MAR 93
FM AMCONSUL HONG KONG
OSRI :
LINE4:
DTG:
ORIG:
TO:
INFO:
SUBJ:
020056Z MAR 93
AMCONSUL HONG KONG
SECSTATE WASHDC 8798
****
NSDD 38 - VOA REQUEST FOR ONE ADDITIONAL FSN POSITION
TEXT:
..
'I
SECT:
SSN:
TOR:
UNCLAS HONG KONG 001935
DEPT_FOR ~MP/MP, EAP/CM, AND EAP/EX
E.O. 12356: N/A
TAGS: AODE, AMGT, HK
SUBJECT: NSDD 38 - VOA REQUEST FOR ONE ADDITIONAL FSN POSITION
REF: A) STATE 41669; B) STATE 47612
1. CONSUL GENERAL CONCURS WITH THE VIEW OF EAP/CM AND EAP/EX THAT·
NSDD-38 REQUEST FROM VOA FOR ADDITIONAL FSN POSITION SHOULD BE
DENIED.
2.
IN VIEW OF RECENT MESSAGES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OUTLINING THE
BUREAU-WIDE CEILING ON FSN COMPENSATION IN FY-93 AS WELL AS BUDGET
REDUCTIONS.FORESEEN IN FY~94, CONGEN WILL BE UNABLE TO AGREE TO ANY
STAFF INCREASES FOR SUPPORTED.AGENCIES UNLE~S CASE PRESENTED IS
OVERWHELMING.
INDEED, GIVEN THE FORECASTS PROVIDED BY THE
DEPARTMENT, WE ARE CURRENTLY REVIEWING STAFFING LEVELS TO PREPARE
FOR POSSIBLE CUTS.
3.
BEYOND THE MOTIVATION PROVIDED BY THE BUDGETARY CRISIS, THIS
POST IS LOOKING FOR WAYS TO REDUCE STAFF IN ANTICIPATION OF THE PRC
TAKEOVER OF HONG KONG IN 1997 FOR POLICY REASONS AS WELL. WHETHER
IT IS INTENDED TO RETAIN THIS POSITION AFTER 1997 OR NOT, AN
AGREEMENT TO INCREASE THE STAFFING COMPLEMENT OF ONE AGENCY WILL
ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO TRY TO FOLLOW SUIT.
SHOULD T.HIS PROVE
CONTAGIOUS, THIS WILL VASTLY COMPLICATE OUR EFFORTS TO REDUCE STAFF
TO THE DESIRED 1997 LEVEL.
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT COMPELLING NATIONAL
I'NTEREST MAY INDUCE US TO AGREE TO SOME HYPOTHETICAL INCREASE
PROPOSED BY SOME WASHINGTON AGENCY, BUT THIS ONE DOES NOT PASS .THAT
THRESHOLD.
WILLIAMS
BT
#1935
NNNN
SECTION: ... 01 OF 01
1935
930301203738 M0253479
DIST:
SIT: VAX
0
·--···--~.__-·-·~...___
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
Page 1 ofl
�'F:\Cable\Data Source\Cables\CD002\APR93\MSGS\M0332909.html
\
Page 1 of2
Cab 1e
PREC:
PRIORITY
' CLASS:
UNCLASSIFIED
1.
RUEHCAA
OSRI :
LINEl:
· LINE2:
LINE3:
LINE4:
DTG:
ORIG:
TO:
INFO:
'SUBJ:
'·
PAAUZYUW RUEHCAA7758 0991756-UUUU--RHEHAAX.
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 0917542 APR 93
FM SECSTATE WASHDC
0917542 APR 93
SECSTATE WASHDC
AMEMBASSY COLOMBO PRIORITY 4810
****
NSDD 38 -- CHANGE IN VOA SRI LANKA RELAY
STATION STAFFING
TEXT:
UNCLAS STATE 107758
FOR THE CHIEF OF MISSION FROM FMP/MP
E.O. 12356:
N/A
TAGS: AODE, AMGT, CE
SUBJECT: NSDD 38 -- CHANGE IN VOA SRI LANKA RELAY
STATION STAFFING
REF:
STATE 101669
.1. AS PROMISED IN REFTEL, FMP/MP HAS CONSULTED WITH THE
NEA BUREAU WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT AND PROVIDES COMMENTS
ON THE MERITS AND IMPLICATIONS ON THE VOA REQUEST TO, IN
PHASES OVER A FOUR YEAR PERIOD (THE DURATION OF THE
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT), INCREASE STAFFING AT THE SHORT
WAVE RELAY STATION NEAR CHILAW TO A TOTAL OF 9 U.S. USDH
AND 23 FSN POSITIONS.
2.
NEA COMMENTS -- THE BUREAU REMINDS POST OF OUR LEAN
FISCAL SITUATION AND ADVISES THAT NEA/SA/EX IS UNABLE TO
PROVIDE ANY FUNDING OF POSITIONS FOR SUPPORTING THE
INCREASED USIA/VOA STAFF IF POST CANNOT MEET SUPPORT
REQUIREMENTS THESE POSITIONS WOULD IMPOSE.
DUE TO EXTREMELY LIMITED STAFFING IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE
SECTION OF EMBASSY COLOMBO, NEA/SA/EX BELIEVES THE
INCREASED WORKLOAD WOULD REQUIRE ADDITIONAL
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, AND OPPOSES ANY INCREASE IN
USIA/VOA STAFFING UNLESS USIA/VOA AGREES TO PROVIDE THE
ENTIRE FUNDING (AND ANY FTE, IF PSC EMPLOYEES CANNOT BE
UTILIZED) FOR ADDITIONAL ADMIN~STRATIVE POSITIONS.
THE BUREAU WOULD DEFER, AT THIS TIME, TO THE POST TO
PROVIDE ITS OWN ESTIMATE OF THE ADDITIONAL STAFF
REQUIRED TO HANDLE THE VOA.STAFF INCREASE.
----····'
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
\,
�. 'F:\Cable\Data_ Source\Cables\CD002\AP~93\MSGS\M0332909.html
Page 2 of2
3. ACTION REQUESTED:
PLEASE ADVISE WHETHER YOU REQUIRE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BEFORE MAKING YOUR DECISION ON
THE VOA REQUEST. OTHERWISE' PLEASE PROVIDE THE
DEPARTMENT (FMP/MP) WITH YOUR DECISION FOR TRANSMITTAL
TO VOA.
CHRISTOPHER
BT
SSN:
#7758
NNNN
SECTION: 01 OF 01
77 58
TOR :
9 3 0 4 0 914 0 0 0 9 M0 3 3 2 9 0 9
SECT:
DIST:
SIT: VAX
D
--------fff~"}"!"::--.....,.~·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
\,
�·,
· F:\Cable\Data Source\Cables\CD002\MAY93\MSGS\M0400396.html
I
Cab 1 e
PREC:
PRIORITY
LINEl:
UNCLASSIFIED
PAAUZYUW RUFHCMA2997 1411050-UUUU--RHEHAAX.
LINE2:
LINE3:
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 211049Z MAY 93
CLASS:
LINE4:
OSRI:
DTG:
ORIG:
TO:
FM AMEMBASSY COLOMBO
RUFHCM
21104 9Z MAY 93
AMEMBASSY COLOMBO
SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 5382
INFO: , ****
SUBJ:
NSDD 38 - CHANGE IN VOA SRI LANKA RELAY
STATION STAFFING
TEXT:
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 COLOMBO 02997
FOR NEA/EX AND FMP/FP
E.O. 12356: N/A
TAGS:
AODE AMGT CE
SUBJ:
NSDD 38 - CHANGE IN VOA SRI LANKA RELAY
STATION STAFFING
REFS: (A) USIA 14355 (B) STATE 107758
1.
POST LOOKS FORWARD TO SUPPORTING THE PERSONNEL
OUR DILEMMA IS THIS;
WE
INCREASE MENTIONED IN REF B.
HAVE BEEN TOLD TO DO MUCH MORE WITH MUCH LESS JUST TO
SUPPORT THE STATUS QUO. AT THE SAME TIME, WE ARE
ASKED TO HANDLE AN 11 PERCENT INCREASE IN U.S.
PERSONNEL AND A 5 PERCENT INCREASE IN FSN PERSONNEL.
THERE IS THE VERY REAL POSSIBILITY THAT WE WILL CUT
STAFF IN 1994 SIMPLY BECAUSE FUNDS WILL NOT BE THERE.
WE CANNOT PREDICT THE EFFECT THIS WILL HAVE ON OUR
LABOR-INTENSIVE GSO SECTION.
THUS, WE WILL NOT BE
ABLE TO PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL SERVICE AT ALL IN THREE
AREAS:
SHIPPING AND CUSTOMS, LEAS~NG, AND RESIDENTIAL
THIS SHOULD NOT BE A PROBLEM BECAUSE
MAINTENANCE.
SERVICES ARE READILY AVAILABLE FROM COMMERCIAL VENDORS.
2.
THE VOA STATION CHIEF AND THE POST ADMINISTRATIVE
COUNSELOR HAVE DISCUSSED AT LENGTH THE SUBJECT OF NO
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IN LEASING, RESIDENTIAL
MAINTENANCE, AND SHIPPING AND CUSTOMS.
IN A MEMO ON
THIS MATTER, VOA STATED ITS PLANS TO LEASE A S-HOUSE
COMPOUND WHERE MAINTENANCE WOULD BE PART OF THE LEASE
PROVISION.
IT DID NOT SEE A SUPPORT PROBLEM.
WITH
SHIPPING AND CUSTOMS, VOA COULD.SEE GAINS IN
TURN-AROUND TIME IF PERFORMED BY A SOMMERCIAL CLEARING_ ,
AGENT.-· ADMIN'S MEMO CONFIRMS THE SAME UNDERSTANDING
AND GOES ON TO SAY CONCURRENCE IS BASED ON THE LACK OF
SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS.
IT RECOGNIZED THAT IF
CIRCUMSTANCES RADICALLY CHANGED, THE PRESENT
UNDERSTANDING WOULD NEED TO BE ENTIRELY REVISITED.
3~
IN OTHER AREAS, WE CAN GIVE FULL SUPPORT.
ALTHOUGH THE AMERICAN PERSONNEL INCREASE IS LARGE,
·--·-I
·-'
•
IClinton Presidential L;brar;;"':o~·py
Page 1 of3
�F:\Cable\Data_ Source\Cables\CD002\MAY93\MSGS\M0400396.html
...
SUPPORT ISSUES WOULD AFFECT ONLY FOUR AREAS.
PRESENTLY, THE VOA CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TOTALLY FUNDS
TWO FSN POSITIONS IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION. AS
LONG AS ~HE POST HAS THESE TWO DAS-DIRECT POSITIONS,
IT CAN HANDLE THE NEWLY REQUESTED INCREASE.
HOWEVER,
WHEN VOA CONS1RUCTION FINISHES ITS. PROJECT IN 1995,
VOA PROGRAM WOULD NEED TO TAKE OVER THE COSTS FOR THE
TWO POSITIONS WITH ANNUAL-SALARIES~:PRESENTLY AMOUNTING
TO $8,300.
4.
IN ADDITION TO THE AFOREMENTIONED POSITIONS,· WE.
iDENTIFY THE NEED FOR AN FSN SECURITY CLERK POSITION
TO ASSIST.THE RSO SECURITY INVESTIGATOR OFFICE IN
INVESTIGATIONS AND IN ID PROCESSING.
THIS OFFICE HAS
A WORKLOAD THAT INCREASED FROM 42 TO 39 TO 364 IN FAAS
YEARS '91 TO '93, SHOWING AN 833 PERCENT INCREASE IN
1993.
THE INCREASE WAS CAUSED MAINLY BY TWO NEW
AGENCIES AT POST, FBO AND VOA CONSTRUCTION.
WE
PREDICT A LARGE STAFF INCREASE BY VOA PROJECT WOULD
AFFECT THE RSO OPERATION.
THE SECURITY CLERK POSITION
WOULD BE AN FSN 5 WITH SALARY AMOUNTING TO $3,300 AND
ONE-TIME START-UP COSTS AMOUNTING TO $5,000.
THE
POSITION WOULD BE DAS-DIRECT.
5. OTHER THAN THE POSITIONS CITED'ABOVE, POST DOES
NOT ANTICIPATE ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL INCREASES.
NONETHELESS, THERE ARE TWO ADDITIONAL FUNDING ISSUES.
THIS YEAR THE PERSONNEL OFFICER POSITION WILL BE
CONVERTED TO A BUDGET AND FISCAL POSITION WITH
THE PERSON COMING IN WILL BE
OVERSIGHT FOR PERSONNEL.
TRAINED AND BE ABLE TO HANDLE ROUTINE INQUIRIES WITHIN
THE NORMAL WORKWEEK.
HOWEVER, BECAUSE OF THE INCREASE
IN B&F WORKLOAD DUE TO VOA CONSTRUCTION, THE OFFICER
WOULD NOT HAVE TIME TO GO INTO COMPLEX POSITION
DESCRIPTIONS, WAGE SURVEYS OR CLASSIFICATION MATTERS.
WE WOULD LIKE TO CALL ON THE SERVICES OF A PERSONNEL
OFFICER IN A NEARBY POST TO COME IN QUARTERLY AND
ASSIST ON COMPLEX ISSUES AND ALSO REVIEW OPERATIONS.
USING EMBASSY DHAKA AS AN EXAMPLE, THE COST FOR THE
VISITS WOULD COME TO $6,200 ANNUALLY.
THIS POST HAS
SEEN THE "AMERICANS SERVICED" WORKLOAD FACTOR INCREASE
29 PERCENT OVER 992 AND 81 PERCENT OVER 1989.
6. FINALLY, WE ASK THE SERVICES OF A CONTRACT NURSE
FOR ONE DAY A WEEK (EIGHT HOURS).
OUR FSNP TELLS US
THAT JUST ON INOCULATIONS ALONE, A FAMILY OF FOUR
WOULD REQUIRE 10 HOURS OF HIS OR HER TIME ANNUALLY.
WE WOULD ASK THE CONTRACT NURSE TO COME IN TWICE A
UNCLAS SECTION 02 OF 02 COLOMBO 02997
FOR NEA/EX AND FMP/FP
E.O. 12356: N/A
TAGS:
AODE AMGT CE
SUBJ:
NSDD 38 - CHANGE IN VOA SRI LANKA RELAY
WEEK FOR 4 HOURS TO DO INOCULATIONS AND SIMILAR
PROCEDURES TO FREE UP THE FSNP FOR ADMINISTRATIVE
MATTERS AND FOR HIGHER QUALITY CARE WITH THOSE
PATIENTS WHO REQUIRE SUCH SERVICE.
7.
ADMIN COUNSELOR AND VOA STATION CHIEF HAVE
DISCUSSED THE INCREASE MATTERS AT LENGTH.
POST HOPES
THE BUREAU AND VOA WASHINGTON CAN COME TO AN EARLY
AGREEMENT ON OUR RESOURCE NEEDS.
SCHAFFER
~~,,......, ..
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
Page 2 ofj
�F:\Cable\Data_ Source\Cables\CD002\MA,Y93\MSGS\M0400396.html
SECT:
SSN:
TOR:
BT
#2997
NNNN
SECTION: 01 OF 02
<ASECT>SECTION: 02 OF 02·
2997'
<ASSN>2997\,
9305210702'26 M0400396
<ATOR>930521070120 M0400394
DIST:
SIT: VAX
0
------"
r\~·,.,
.__..
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
.,
Page 3 of3
�F:\Cable\Data Source\Cables\CD002\MAY93\MSGS\M0400978.html
Page 1_ of3
Cab 1e
PREC:
ROUTINE
CLASS:
\,
'·
UNCLASSIFIED
LINEl:
RAAUZYUW RUEHORA3066 1411351-UUUU--RHEHAAX.
LINE2:
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
LINE3:
R 211350Z MAY 93
LINE4:
FM AMEMBASSY GABORONE
OSRI: .RUEHOR
DTG:
ORIG:
TO:
INFO:
SUBJ:
211350Z MAY 93
AMEMBASSY GABORONE
RUEHIA/USIA WASHDC 6305
RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 2479
RUEHWD/AMEMBASSY WINDHOEK 1685
RUEHSB/AMEMBASSY HARARE 6221
RUEHLG/AMEMBASSY LILONGWE 2683
RUEHNR/AMEMBASSY NAIROBI 0953
RUEHSA/AMEMBASSY PRETORIA 5275
RUEHBG/AMCONSUL JOHANNESBURG 5053
RUEHTN/AMCONSUL CAPE TOWN 374.1
RUEHMG/USLO MOGADISHU 0017
PROGRESS REPORT ON VOA BOTSWANA RELAY STATION
TEXT:
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 GABORONE 03066
USIA FOR VOA ACTING DIRECTOR FROM CHARGE
CAPE TOWN ALSO FOR EMBASSY
E.O. 12356: N/A
TAGS: PREL, SOPN, VOA, BC
SUBJECT: PROGRESS REPORT ON VOA BOTSWANA RELAY STATION
1.
SUMMARY:
EMBASSY GABORONE RECOMMENDS THAT
--------------- VOA/WASHINGTON CONSIDER ACCELERATED
CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE II OF THE MEDIUM WAVE RELAY STATION
IN BOTSWANA IN ORDER TO IMPROVE COVERAGE OF THE AREA
STRETCHING FROM ZIMBABWE TO SOMALIA.
BUILDING THE
"NORTHERN ARRAY" IN CONJUNCTION WITH OR AS AN IMMEDIATE
FOLLOW-ON TO THE ON-GOING EFFORT TO GREATLY ENHANCE THE
VOA SIGNAL TO SOUTH AFRICA ON BOTH MEDIUM ("SOUTHERN
ARRAY") AND SHORT WAVE ("TROPICAL BAND") WOULD:
REALIZE ECONOMIES OF SCALE
FACILITATE EMBASSY SUPPORT TO THE PROJECT
ADVANCE THE ADMINISTRATION'S GOALS FOR AFRICAN
DEMOCRACY, AT LEAST AS WE SEE THEM FROM HERE.
END
SUMMARY.
2.
ON-TIME, ON BUDGET:
I HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM A
-------------------------- VISIT TO THE NEW VOA BOTSWANA
RELAY STATION SITE NEAR SELEBI-PHIKWE AND LIKED WHAT I
SAW.
THE MEDIUM-WAVE SITE CONSTRUCTION IS ON ·TRACK TO
MEET THE MAY, 1994 TARGET FOR BROADCASTING AN AM SIGNAL
TEN TIMES STRONGER THAN THE CURRENT ONE SOUTHWARD TOWARD
SOUTH AFRICA.
ON SHORTWAVE, FINAL INSTALLATION OF THE
TROPICAL BAND ANTENNA WILL TRANSMIT A GREATLY IMPROVED
SIGNAL SOUTHWARD WITHIN SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS.
DESPITE THE
···--··--·--
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
\,
�~~
..
F:\Cable\Data_ Source\Cables\CD002\MA ¥93\MSGS\M0400978.html
REMOTE LOCATION AND DIFFICULT WORKING CONDITIONS, THE VOA
AND CORPS OF ENGINEERS PEOPLE IN SELEBI-PHIKWEMAVE
DEVELOPED A GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH CONTRACTORS AND THE
COMMUNITY AT LARGE. · THEY CONFIRMED THAT EMBASSY
ADMINISTRATIVE AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT FROM GABORONE HAS
BEEN TIMELY AN6 EFFECTIVE.
BA~ICALLY, EVERYTHING IS ON
TIME, ON BUDGET AND WELL AHEAD OF THE 1995 DEADLINE FOR
HANDING OVER THE "OLD" MEDIUM WAV'E SITE TO THE BOTS~ANA
GOVERNMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH OUR BILATERAL AGREEMENT._
3.
CONSTRUCTION SITE VS. RADIO STATION:
SEEING THE
------------------------------------------- FACILITY IN
PLACE FOR THE NORTHERN ARRAY TRANSMITTER, I WAS EASILY
CONVINCED BY THE SUGGESTION OF TOY PROJECTS MANAGER PRAHL
AND VOA PROJECTS STAFF THAT SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIES COULD
BE REALIZED IN CONTRACTING, SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL,
AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND TRAVEL COSTS BY
COMPLETING THE ENTIRE NORTHERN ARRAY PHASE AT THE SAME
TIME AS OR AS AN IMMEDIATE FOLLOW-ON TO THE SOUTHERN
ARRAY INSTALLATION, WHICH WILL START JULY 15. THE VOA
STATION MANAGER CERTAINLY AGREES THAT IT IS A LOT EASIER
TO CONVERT A CONSTRUCTION SITE INTO A . FUNCTIONING RADIO
.
STATION THAN IT WOULD BE TO CONVERT THE MEDIUM WAVE·RELAY
STATION BACK INTO A CONSTRUCTION SITE YEARS LATER TO
COMPLETE THE NORTHERN ARRAY.
4.
FROM THE EMBASSY'S VIEWPOINT, FY 93 OR 94
--------------------------------.:_ ___ CONSTRUCTION OF THE
NORTHERN ARRAY WOULD HAVE THE. FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES IN
TERMS OF EMBASSY SUPPORT:
-- ESTABLISHED WORKING PROCEDURES AND RELATIONS
WITH CURRENT PROJECTS PERSONNEL;:
-- SECURITY AND HOUSING ARRANGEMENTS IN PLACE
APPROPRIATE TO CONSTRUCTION PHASE;
-- RETENTION OF CONSTRUCTION WORKERS TRAINED TO
U.S. STANDARDS OF WORKMANSHIP ON SITE .AND OF EXISTING
ARRANGEMENTS WITH LOCAL UTILITIES, ETC. FOR THE PROJECT
SITE.
-- ECONOMY OF EFFORT IN TRANSPORT, CUSTOMS
CLEARANCE AND CONTROL OF IMPORTED SUPPLIES (E.G. THERE IS
UNCLAS SECTION 02 OF 02 GABORONE 03066
USIA FOR VOA ACTING DIRECTOR FROM CHARGE
CAPE TOWN ALSO FOR EMBASSY
E.O. 12356: N/A
TAGS: PREL, SOPN, VOA, BC
SUBJECT: PROGRESS REPORT ON VOA BOTSWANA RELAY STATION
MUCH LESS STAFF PAPERWORK AND RUNNING AROUND NEEDED TO
IMPORT COMPONENTS FOR EIGHT HUGE ANTENNAS ONCE THAN FOR
FOUR TWICE) .
5.
POLITICAL NOTE:
WITH THE 1991 COMPLETION OF THE
---------------------- NORTH-WEST-FACING SHORT WAVE
RELAY STATION IN BOTSWANA TO REPLACE MONROVIA'S COVERAGE,
AND THE UPCOMING IMPROVED SERVICE TO SOUTH AFRICA ON BOTH
SHORT AND' MEDIUM WAVE FROM THE SAME SITE, IT WILL BE A
NICE PLUS FOR THE U.S. TO BE ABLE TO SAY THAT WE'RE
BROADCASTING TO MUCH OF AFRICA FROM A SUCCESSFUL AFRICAN
DEMOCRACY WHICH ITSELF ALLOWS FREE SPEECH AND A FREE
PRESS.
THAT MESSAGE --AND THE MARKET FOR THE KIND OF
UNBIASED REPORTING VOA CAN PRODUCE -- STRIKES US AS
EQUALLY RELEVANT TO CENTRAL AND EAST AFRICA. WHILE
Clinton Pres.identiaiLibrary Photocopy
Page 2 of3
�F:\Cable\Data- Source\Cables\CD002\MAY93\MSGS\M0400978.html
.
/
DEFERRING TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER POSTS FOR
MORE AUTHORITATIVE WORD, FROM HERE IT LOOKS AS THOUGH THE
POLITICAL FERMENT IN KENYA AND MALAWI, TROUBLES IN
ZIMBABWE'S STATE-OWNED MEDIA AND THE REBUILDING PROCESS
· IN SOMALIA ALL SUGGEST A USEFUL ROLE VOA COULD PLAY IN
SETTING THE RIGHT INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT FOR ACHIEVING
THE ADMINISTRATION'S DEMOCRATIZATION GOALS. IMPROVED
COVERAGE OF THE HARARE-MOGADISHU BAND WHICH THE NORTHERN
'·
.
ARRAY WOULD PROVIDE WOULD, .. IN OUR VIEW, SERVE AN
IMPORTANT POLITICAL PRIORITY AND SHOULD BE ACCELERATED.
6.
MOGADISHU MINIMIZE CONSIDERED. KOLKER
BT
#3066
NNNN
SECT: SECTION: 01 OF 02
<ASECT>SECTION: 02 OF 02
SSN: 3066
<ASSN>3066
TOR: .93 052112 4 815 MO 4 00 97 8
<ATOR>930521124917 M0400979
DIST:
SIT: VAX
0
.
-·----------
..
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
Page 3 of3
�Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
·
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
Clinton Library
DATE
SUBJECTffiTLE
RESTRICTION
001. cable
Secretary of State, Washington, D.C. to American Embassy, Manila;
re: Change in VOA Philippines Relay Station Staffing- Poro &
Tinang Sites (2 pages)
05/28/1993
P5
002. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: Catholic Church Protests VOA Station Again (2 pages)
07/2711993
P1/b(1)
003. cable
USIA, Washington, D.C. to American Embassy, Manila; re: China
Jamming ofVOA Broadcasts from the Philippines- Draft Philippine
Message to China (3 pages)
09118/1993
P1/b(l)
004. cable
American Embassy, Tashkent to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: Foreign Minister Offers to Investigate Interference with
Opposition Figures, Denounces VOA & Washington Post Reports (4
pages)
09/21/1993
Pllb(1)
005. cable
American Embassy, Manila to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: Chinese Jamming ofVOA Broadcasts from Philippines (2 pages)
09/22/1993
Pl/b(l), P5
006. cable
USIA, Washington, D.C. to American Embassy, Manila; re: China
Jamming ofVOA Broadcasts from Philippines (2 pages)
10/0511993
p llb(1)
007. cable
American Embassy, Bucharest to Secretary of State, Washington,
D.C.; re: New FM Station in Calarasi Carries VOA Europe (4 pages)
10/07/1993
P1/b(1)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
NSC Cables (January 1993-December 1994)
OA/Box Number: 500000
FOLDER TITLE:
[05/2811993-1 0/19/1993]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F
. 150
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act- [5 U.s.c.· 552(b)l
Pl
P2
P3
P4
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l)of the FOIAI
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
,
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) ii[ the FOIA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information j(b)(4) of the FOIA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIAl
b(7) Release would disclose information co.mpilcd for law enforcement
' purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(8) ofthe FOIA]
b(9) Release. would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
National Security Classified Information j(a)(l) of the PRA]
Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
Release would violate a Federal statute l(a)(3) of the PRA]
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
finan-cial information j(a)(4) of the PRA]
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA]
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwan·antcd invasion of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRAI
C. Closed in acco1·dance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
2201(3).
· """'-"fi·""view.e.d.tlf!OI) request.
I
g
1
.
Clinton Presidential
.
~~--:·
Li~rary Photocopy
.
�~---------------------
~ •'
. F:\Cable\Data_ Source\Cables\CD002\MA Y93\MSGS\M041.4160.html
Cab 1e
PREC:
PRIORITY
LINEl:
UNCLASSIFIED
PAAUZYUW RUEHCAA327 9 14 81820-UUUU'--RHEHAAX·..
LINE2:
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
LINE3:
P 281817Z MAY 93
CLASS:
LINE4:
OSRI:
DTG:
ORIG:
TO:
FM SECSTATE WASHDC
RUEHC
281817Z MAY 93
SECSTATE WASHDC
AMEMBASSY MANILA PRIORITY 0139
INFO:
****
SUBJ:
NSDD 38 -- CHANGE IN VOA PHILIPPINES RELAY
STATION STAFFING - PORO AND TINANG SITES
TEXT:
UNCLAS STATE 163279
FOR THE CHIEF OF MISSION FROM FMP/MP
E.O. 12356: N/A
TAGS: AODE, AMGT, RP
SUBJECT: NSDD 38 -- CHANGE IN VOA PHILIPPINES RELAY
STATION STAFFING - PORO AND TINANG SITES
REF:
STATE 143843
1. AS PROMISED IN REFTEL, USIA HAS SOLICITED COMMENTS
FROM THE APPROFRIATE BUREAUS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT ON
THE MERI~S AND IMPLICATIONS OF THE USIA REQUEST TO ADD
FIVE FSN POSITIONS TO THE PORO POWER PLANT AND NINE FSN
POSITIONS TO THE TINANG POWER PLANT.
2.
EAP COMMENTS -- VOA HAS PROVIDED AN INTERNALLY
CONSISTENT JUSTIFICATION FOR INCREASING THE NUMBER OF
FSN'S AT PORO POINT AND TINANG BY A TOTAL OF FOURTEEN.
HOWEVER' THE U.S. MISSION IS WORKING TOWARD REDUCING ITS
STAFF' BOTH FSN AND AMERICAN.
IN THIS ENVIRONMENT. AN
INCREASE IN VOA FSN'S RUNS COUNTER TO OUR EFFORTS TO
. STREAMLINE THE AMERICAN PRESENCE IN THE PHILIPPINES.
BEFORE A FINAL DECISION IS MADE, WE RECOMMEND THAT VOA
AND THE MISSION EXAMINE MORE CLOSELY THE POSSIBILITY OF
REPROGRAMMING FSN SLOTS FROM USIS MANILA TO THE PROPOSED
VOA SLOTS. THIS MAY, TO AN EXTENT, OFFSET SOME OF THE
PROPOSED STAFF INCREASE.
WE ALSO BELIEVE EVERY EFFORT
SHOULD BE MADE TO CROSS TRAIN EXISTING STAFF WHERE
POSSIBLE.
THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE CAUTIONS POST THAT ADDITIONAL FUNDS
FROM DEPARTMENT RESOURCES CANNOT BE MADE AVAILABLE TO
SUPPORT THE PROPOSED VOA STAFFING INCREASE.
IT IS THE
BUREAU'S OPINION THAT ANY DECISIONS WHICH MAY COMMIT A
POST TO GREATER SUPPORT COSTS IN THE FUTURE WOULD BE
---·-'
IClinton Presidentiai L~b~ar~:o~py_
Page 1 of2
�F:\Cable\Data Source\Cables\CD002\MA Y93\MSGS\M0414160.html
I
Page 2 of2
SINGULARLY UNWISE, ESPECIALLY GIVEN THE CURRENT AND
CONTINUED DEPLETION OF BUDGETARY RESOURCES GOVERNMENT
.
.
WIDE. THE POST .SHOULD KEEP IN MIND THAT THE FAAS SYSTEM
IS SORELY INEFFECTIVE AND THAT· SERIOUS CONSIDERATION
SHOULD BE GIVEN TO DIRECT CHARGING ANY COSTS INCURRED AS
A RESULT OF A STAFFING INCREASE.
3. ACTION REQUESTED: PLEASE ADVISE WHET-HER YOU REQUIRE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BEFORE MAKING YOUR DECISION ON
THE VOA REQUEST. OTHERWISE, PLEASE PROVIDE THE
DEPARTMENT (FMP/MP) WITH YOUR DECISION FOR TRANSMITTAL
TO VOA.
CHRISTOPHER
BT
#3279
SECT:
NNNN
SECTION: 01 OF 01
SSN:
3279
TOR :
9 3 0 5 2 814 2 6 3 0 M 4 1 41 60
0
DIST:
SIT: VAX
0
"----·-~-
~~'1-~·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
I.
�Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO~
AND TYPE
SUBJECTrriTLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
· 001. cable
American Embassy, Vientiane to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re: Lao
Concerns Over VOA POW Report (3 pages)·
Ol/05/1994
Pl/b(l)
002. cable
American Embassy, Addis Ababa to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re:
Government of Ethiopia to Suspend License ofVOA Correspondent
(2 pages)
01/10/1993
PI/b(I)
01/ll/1994 .
P1/b(l)
003: cable
American Embassy, Vientiane to Secretary of State, Washington,
·. D.C:; re: VOA POW/MIA Broadcast (3 pages)
004. cable
USLO Moagadishu to USIA, Washington, D,C.; re: Why VOA
Somali Language Service Broadcasting is Essential Now (4 pages)
01/18/1994
PI/b(l), P5
005. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re: Please
· Clear & Transmit VOA Country-to-Country Agreement (2 pages)
02/16/1994
Pl/b(l)
006. cable
re: Cable Regarding Cuba (2 pages)
02/16/1994
Pl/b(I)
007. cable
USLO, Mogadishu to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re: Ringing
Endorsements ofVOA Somali Service (4 pages)
02/22/1994
PI/b(l), P5
008. cable
American Embassy, Biejing to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: Tibet - VOA Tibetan Service - Reception, Audience, &
Refinements (3 pages)
03/07/1994
Pl/b(l), P5
009. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re:
Proposed Amendment to 1983 VOA Host Country Agreement (2 ·
pages)
03/08/1994
Pl/b(l), P5
010. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re:
Proposed Amendment to 1983 VOA Host Country Agreement (1
page)
03/]0/1994
Pl/b(l); P5
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
NSC Cables
Jan 1993-Dec 1994 ·
ONBox Number: 505000
FOLDER TITLE:
[0 I /03/1994-04/06/ I 994].
Presidential Records Act- 144 U.S.C. 2204(a)l
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F
. 151
RESTRICTION CODES
Freedom of Information Act- '15 U.S.C. 552(b)l
PI National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRAI
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute ((a)(3) of the PRAI
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information j(a)(4) of the PRA]
PS Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRAI
. P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
· personal privacy j(a)(6) of the PRA]
C. Closed in accordance with r.estrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
. . 2201(3). .
•'
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
b(l) National security classified information ((b)( I) of the FOIA(
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules an·d practices of
an agency ((b)(2) ofthe FOIA(
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute l(b)(3) of the FOIA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information l(b)(4) of the FOIA(
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy ((b)(6) of the FOIA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
fil)ancial institutions l(b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells ((b)(9) of the FOIA]
�Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
011. cable
SUBJECTffiTLE
DATE
American Embassy Colombo to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re: Sri
Lankan Sensitivities & VOA Agreement (Incomplete Message) (3
. pages)
RESTRICTION
03/24/1994
Pl/b(l), P5
012. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re: Sri
Lankan Sensitivities & VOA Agreement- An Alternative- Simpler
Language (Incomplete Message) (2 pages)
03/24/1994
Pl/b(l), P5
013. cable
Secretary of State, Washington, D.C. to American Embassy, New
Delhi; re: Request to Establish VOA Technical Monitoring Office in
New Delhi (2 pages)
03/3111994
P5
014. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re: Update
on Compensation Issues in VOA Agreement (3 pages)
04/06/1994
Pllb(l), P5
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
NSC Cables
Jan 1993-Dec 1994
OA/Box Number: 505000
FOLDER TITLE:
[0 1/0311994-04/06/1994]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F
. 151
Presidential Records Act~ 144 U.S.C. 2204(a)l
RESTRICTION CODES
Pi Nati~nal Security Classified Information j(a)(l) of the PRA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office j(a)(2) of the PRAI
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute j(a)(3) of the PRAI
.P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information j(a)(4) of the PRA]
. PS Release would disciose confidential advice between the President
.and his advisors, or between such advisors ja)(S) of the PRA]
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy l(a)(6) of the PRA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C..
2201(3).
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
Freedom of Information Act- IS U.S.C. 552(b)l
b(l) National security classified information l(b)(l) of the FOIAI
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency l(b)(2) of the FOIAI
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute l(b)(3) of the FOIAI
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information l(b)(4) of the FOIAI
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
·
personal privacy l(b)(6) of the FOIA)
. b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes l(b)(7) of the FOIAI
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions l(b)(8) of the FOIAI
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells l(b)(9) of the FOIAI
�.F:\Cable\Data_Source\Cables\CD006\MAR94\MSGS\M0967858.html
C a bfe
PREC:
)?RIORITY
CLASS:
LINEl:
UNCLASSIFIED
LINE2:
LINE3:
''
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
LINE4:
OSRI:
DTG:
PAAUZYUW RUEHCAA4324 10901620-UUUU--RHEHAAX.
P 311621Z MAR 94
FM SECSTATE WASHDC
RUEHC
311621Z MAR 94
ORIG:
TO:
SECSTATE WASHDC
AMEMBASSY NEW DELHI PRIORITY
INFO:
****
SUBJ:
795~
NSDD 38 -- REQUEST Tb ESTABLISH VOA TECHNICAL
. MONITORING OFFICE IN NEW DELHI
TEXT:
UNCLAS STATE 084324
FOR THE CHIEF OF MISSION FROM FMP/MP
E.O. 12356:
N/A
TAGS: AODE, AMGT, IN
SUBJECT: NSDD 38
REQUEST TO ESTABLISH VOA TECHNICAL
MONITORING OFFICE IN NEW DELHI
REF:
STATE 74285
1. AS. PROMISED IN REFTEL, FMP/MP HAS CONSULTED WITH THE
NEA BUREAU WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT AND PROVIDES COMMENTS
ON THE MERITS AND IMPLICATIONS OF THE VOA REQUEST TO
ESTABLISH A TECHNICAL MONITORING OFFICE IN NEW DELHI
WITH TWO FSN POSITIONS.
2.
NEA COMMENTS -- THE BUREAU REMINDS POST OF OUR LEAN
FISCAL SITUATION AND ADVISES THAT NEA/SA/EX IS UNABLE TO
PROVIDE ANY FUNDING OR POSITIONS TO SUPPORT THE VOA
PROPOSAL.
THE BUREAU RECOMMENDS THE EMBASSY CAREFULLY REVIEW ALL
SUPPORT ISSUES, INCLUDING MAINTENANCE, LEASING,
PROCUREMENT, SUPPLY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND POUCHMAIL
FUNCTIONS TO IDENTIFY ANY SUPPORT COSTS WHICH MIGHT
RESULT FROM THIS ADDITIONAL POSITION.
3. ACTION REQUESTED:
PLEASE ADVISE WHETHER YOU REQUIRE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BEFORE MAKING YOUR DECISION ON
THE VOA REQUEST.
OTHERWISE, PLEASE PROVIDE THE
DEPARTMENT (FMP/MP) WITH YOUR DECISION FOR TRANSMITTAL
TO VOA. CHRISTOPHER
BT
#4324
NNNN
SECT:
SSN:
SECTION: 01 OF 01
4324
----·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy .
',
.
Page 1 of2
�'· F:\Cable\Data_ Source\Cables\CD006\MAR94\MSGS\M0967858.html .
TOR:
940331112629 M0967858
DIST:
SIT: VAX
0
ftB;s;~,.~·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
Page 2 of2
�Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
·
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
Clinton Library
SUBJECTffiTLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
001. cable
American Embassy, Beijing to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: Ambassador Presents Materials on VOA Interference; Reviews
Human Rights Conditions (5 pages)
04115/1994
Pllb(l)
002. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to USIA, Washington; re: Closing
VOA Deal (2 pages)
04/22/1994 . ' Pllb(l), P5
003. cable
American Embassy, Addis Ababa to Secretary of State, Washington,
D.C.; re: Ethiopia Complains About VOA Editorial (3 pages)
05/03/1994
Pl/b(l), P5
004. cable
American Embassy,Libreville to Secretary of State, Washington,
D.C.; re: Ambassador Reviews Cooperation, VOA Station (3 pages)
05/03/1994
Pllb(l)
. 005. cable
USLO, Mogadishu to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.; re: Why
Are We Killing Somali Service? (3 pages)
05/0811994
P5
006. cable
American Embassy, Manila to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: Request t.o Change American Staffing Composition at VOA
Philippines ·(2 pages)
0511211994
P5
007. cable
Secretary of State, Washington, D.C. to USLO, Mogadishu; re: VOA
Somali Service (2 pages).
05/1311994
Pllb(l)
008. cable
From Washington, D.C.; re: Armacost Mission Progress on VOA
E.O. Condition (2 pages)
05/16/1994
Pllb(l), P5
009. cable
American Embassy, Beijing to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: VOA Talks Break Down Without Written Agreement (3 pages)
05/27/1994
Pllb(l)
010. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: Approaching End Stage on VOA Country-to-Country Agreement
(6 pages)
05/31/1994
Pllb(l), P5
I,
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
NSC Cables (January 1993-December 1994)
ONBbx Number: 500000
FOLDER TITLE:
[04/08/1994-06/30/1994]
Presidential Records Act- [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)j
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F
. 152
RESTRICTION CODES
Freedom of Information Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)J
1'1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRAl
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the I' RAJ
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
1'4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRAl
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA]
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy ](a)(6) of the PRA]
Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
2201(3).
nD.Onr..umenLwill_b~ewed upon request.
C.
I·
, Clinton Presidential
; -- .
L;;rary~:~o:;'py
b(1) National security classified information ((b)(1) of the FOIAl
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIAJ
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIAJ
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIAJ
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy j(b)(6) of the FOIA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIAI
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIAJ
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
�Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
0 II. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re: Status
ofVOA Country-to-Country Agreement (4 pages) ,
06/20/1994
Pllb(l), P5
012. cable
American Embassy, Dhaka to Secretary of State, Wa~hington, D.C.;
re: Bangladesh Denies VOA Report oflmminent Relations with
Israel (3 pages)
06/2211994 .
p 1/b(l) -
013. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: Cabinet Preparing to Consider VOA Country-to-Country
Agreement (2 pages)
06/23/1994
Pllb(1)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
NSC Cables (January 1993-December 1994)
ONBox Number: 500000
FOLDER TITLE:
[04/08/1994-06/30/1994]
·Jimmie Purvis
2006-0 I 65~F
. 152
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)J
Freedom of Information Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)l
PI
P2
P3
P4
b(I) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIAJ
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency J(b)(2) of the FOIAI
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute l(b)(3) of the FOIAJ
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIAJ
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIAJ.
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes l(b)(7) of the FOIAJ
b(S) Release would disclose inforrn.ation concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(S) of the FOIAJ
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information ·
concerning· wells [(b)(9) of the FOIAJ
National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRA]
Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
Release would violate a Feder·al statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information l(a)(4) of tire PRA]
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRAJ
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
2201(3).
RR_noc.ument will.~':'!_cw~- upon request.
I
, Clinton Presidential
.
..
L;b~rary~:-~o:'py
�· F:\Cable\Data Source\Cables\CD007\MAY94\MSGS\Ml 035629.html
Cab 1 e
PREC:
C~SS:
LINEl:
IMMEDIATE
UNCLASSIFIED
OAAU2YUW RUEHMGA1023 1281535-UUUU--RHEHNSC.
,.,
LINE2:
2NR UUUUU 22H
LINE3:
0 0815352 MAY 94
LINE4:
FM USLO MOGADISHU
OSRI :
DTG:
ORIG:
TO:
INFO:
SUBJ:
RUEHMG
0815352 MAY 94
USLO MOGADISHU
RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC .IMMEDIATE 4370
RUEHIA/USIA WASHDC IMMEDIATE 0417
RHEHNSC/NSC WASHDC
RUEHNR/AMEMBASSY NAIROBI 1881
WHY ARE WE KILLING THE VOA SOMALI SERVICE?
TEXT:
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 MOGADISHU 001023
E.O. 12356: N/A.
TAGS: SCUL, PROP, SO
SUBJECT: WHY ARE WE KILLING THE VOA SOMALI SERVICE?
1.
BEGIN SUMMARY:
SOMALI CONTACTS BROUGHT TO OUR
ATTENTION A RECENT ANNOUNCEMENT BY VOA'S SOMALI SERVICE
WHICH INDICATED THAT VOA/SOMALI SERVICE WILL TERMINATE ON
MAY 15. AT THIS CRITICAL JUNCTURE IN THE SOMALI PEACE
TALKS, AN END TO VOA'S SOMALI PROGRAM SENDS A CLEAR
MESSAGE: THE U.S. NO LONGER CARES ABOUT SOMALIA.
END
SUMMARY.
2.
THROUGHOUT ITS SHORT EXISTENCE, VOA'S SOMALI SERVICE
SERVED TO DEMONSTRATE U.S. COMMITMENT TO SOMALIA.
DURING
THAT TIME, SOMALIS FROM NORTH TO SOUTH APPLAUDED BOTH THE
INFORMATIVE AND OBJECTIVE PRESENTATION OF NEWS IN SOMALI.
MANY TOLD USLO OFFICERS, OFTEN IN UNSOLICITED REMARKS,
THAT VOA HAD ECLIPSED THE BBC'S SOMALI SERVICE IN
LISTENERSHIP.
FSNS ON THEIR WAY TO WORK IN THE MORNINGS
HEAR VOA EMANATING FROM NEARLY EVERY SOMALI DWELLING IN
THE CITY, FROM THE NORTH TO THE SOUTH.
ON MAY 2, DAHER_
MIRREH, .A KEY POLITICAL ADVISOR TO AN IMPORTANT SOMALI
MEDIATOR, ,COLONEL ABDULLAHI·YUSUF, SAID THE CANCELLATION
OF VOA SOMALI SERVICE ON MAY 15 SENDS A SIGNAL THAT THE
U.S. NO LONGER CARES ABOUT SOMALIA.
UNOSOM RADIO - NO SUBSTITUTE FOR VOA
3.
UNOSOM MEDIA ARE NOT AN ADEQUATE OR VIABLE SUBSTITUTE
FOR VOA.
WE HAVE CONSISTENTLY MADE THE POINT THAT UNOSOM
HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DELIVER A RADIO PROGRAM THAT REACHES
THE SOMALI NATION.
UNOSOM' S DAIL,Y NEWSPAPER CALLED
'MAANTA" ONCE REACHED 30,000 SOMALIS; NOW THEY PRODUCE A
PRETTIER (TWO-TONED) BROADSHEET, BUT HAVE CUT CIRCULATION
TO UNDER 10,000. HAVING DEPOSED A HARD-EDGED AMERICAN
EDITOR AND RADIO STATION MANAGER, UNOSOM NOW PRODUCES
BLAND (AND CENSORED) PRESS/RADIO PRODUCTS.
0-:.~....,·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
·,,
Page 1 of3
�. F:\Cable\Data_ Source\Cables\CD007\MAY94\MSGS\M 1035629 .html
\,
,,
·'
4.
UNOSOM'S "RADIO MAANTA", WHICH TOOK OVER FROM
UNITAF'S "RADIO RAJA", LOST MOST OF ITS BROADCAST
CAPACITY WHEN U.S. FORCES PULLED OUT OF SOMALIA (E.G.
THEIR POWERFUL MEDIUM WAVE TRANSMITTER).
RADIO MAANTA'S
NEWS PROGRAM TAPES MUST NOW BE CENSORED (RATHER THAN JUST.
REVIEWED OR SPOT-CHECKED FOR BIAS) BY UNOSOM'S
INFORMATION MOGUL, NABIL SAAD, AN EGYPTIAN WHO HAS TURNED
MAANTA PRESS AND RADIO INTO PRAVDA-LIKE MOUTHPIECES FOR
UNOSOM.
FOR EXAMPLE, MAANTA REPORTED THE THEFT OF
3.9 MILLION USD FROM UNOSOM OVER A WEEK AFTER THE EVENT
OCCURRED.
5. HAVING FAILED TO PRODUCE SUCCESSFUL RADIO PROGRAMMING
THAT COULD REACH AUDIENCES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, UNOSOM
HAS LAUNCHED A UNOSOM TELEVISION STATION (FINANCED BY AN
ARAB GRANT).
THOUGH HEADED BY A CAPABLE FRENCH-AMERICAN
TELEVISION DOCUMENTARY PRODUCER FRESH FROM UNTAC, THIS
EFFORT IS LUDICROUS.
WILL UNOSOM TV ACTUALLY REACH THE
HUNDRED OR SO HOMES OF SOMALIS IN MOGADISHU WHO OWN
TELEVISIONS AND THE GENERATORS TO RUN THEM? ONE USLO
CONTACT REMARKED THAT FOR A SOMALI FAMILY IN MOGADISHU TO
WATCH TELEVISION, IT WOULD REQUIRE HIRING AT LEAST FOUR
GUARDS: ONE TO GUARD THE TV, ONE FOR THE VIDEO MACHINE,
ONE TO GUARD THE GENERATOR TO POWER THE SET-UP, AND
ANOTHER TO SIT ON THE ROOF TO WATCH THE ANTENNA.
THE BOTTOM-LINE
6.
ALL THIS TO SAY: VOA'S FIFTEEN MINUTES OF SOMALI
SERVICE IS NOT MUCH, BUT IT, NOT MAANTA NOR EVEN THE
FAMED BBC, IS WHAT SOMALIS PAY ATTENTION TO.
KILLING VOA
SOMALI SERVICE DOES A DOUBLE BLOW TO U.S. POLICY IN
SOMALIA:
-- DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS TO PUSH SOMALIS TO ARRIVE AT A
POLITICAL SOLUTION HINGE ON OUR ABILITY .TO ASSURE THEM
THAT THERE IS STILL U.S. INTEREST IN THE E~D RESULT: SOME
FORM OF SOMALI GOVERNMENT, OR, AT THE VERY LEAST, PEACE.
SOMALIS ARE INCREDULOUS THAT THE USG WOULD OFFER 100
MILLION IN DEVELOPMENT AND POLICE AID TO SOMALIA, AND
THEN CUT A 15 MINUTE SHORT-WAVE PROGRAM DUE TO BUDGET
CONSTRAINTS.
-- MISINFORMATION, RUMOR, AND A BAD UNOSOM MEDIA PRODUCT
THAT IS NOT TAILORED TO THE REALITIES OF SOMALIA, CANNOT
BE EASILY CORRECTED WITHOUT VOA'S SOMALI SERVICE AS A
STANDARD FOR OTHERS TO EMULATE (SOMALI AND U.N. ALIKE).
DON'T PULL THE PLUG -- YET.
7.
IF THE SERVICE MUST END- AT LEAST CONSIDER DELAYING
THE DEMISE UNTIL AFTER, NOT JUST SEFORE, THE SOMALI NATIONAL
OUR CREDIBILITY AS ADJUNCT
RECONCILIATION TALKS.
MEDIATORS/FACILITATORS IN THE RECONCILIATION PROCESS IS
UNCLAS SECTION 02 OF 02 MOGADISHU 001023
E.O. 12356: N/A
TAGS: SCUL, PROP, SO
SUBJECT: WHY ARE WE KILLING THE VOA SOMALI SERVICE?
AT STAKE.
BOGOSIAN
BT
#1023
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
Page 2 of 3
\,
'•
�Page 3 of3 -
, F:\Cable\Data- Source\Cables\CD007\MA Y94\MSGS\M1035629.html
\
NNNN
SECT:
SECTION: 01 OF 02
<ASECT>$ECTION: 02 OF 02
SSN:
1023
<':'SSN>1023
TOR:
940508110031 M1035629
<ATOR>940508110032 M1035630
DIST:
SIT: BEERS DARRAGH DESHAZER VAX
0
Clinton Pres.idential Library Photocopy
·.
','
\,
. \'•
�F:\Cable\Data_ Source\Cables\CD007\MAY94\MSGS\Ml 042780.html
·Cab I.e
PREC:
CLASS:
ROUTINE
LINEl:
RAAUZYUW RUEHMLA9022 1320 632-UUUUr;--RHEHAAX.
LINE2:
ZNR UUUUU ZZH.
UNCLASSIFIED
',•
''·
,.
LINE3: .R 120632Z MAY 94
LINE4: FM AMEMBASSY MANILA
OSRI: RUEHML
DTG: 120632Z MAY 94
ORIG: AMEMBASSY MANILA
TO:
INFO:
SUBJ:
SECSTATE WASHDC 5949
****
NSDD-38 -- REQUEST TO CHANGE AMERICAN STAFFING
COMPOSITION AT VOA. PHILIPPINES
TEXT:
UNCLAS MANILA 09022
FOR FMP/MP FROM CHIEF OF MISSION
E.O. 12356:
N/A
TAGS: AODE, AMGT, RP
SUBJECT:
NSDD-38 -~ REQUEST TO CHANGE AMERICAN STAFFING
COMPOSITION AT VOA PHILIPPINES
REFS:
(A) STATE 064531; (B) STATE 46246
1.
THE EMBASSY HAS CONSIDERED CAREFULLY VOA '.S REQUEST
TO CHANGE THE EXISTING VOA PHILIPPINE OPERATIONAL STAFF
BY ADDING ONE AMERICAN SECURITY OFFICER AND DELETING
ONE EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
2 .. FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS THE SgCURITY
REQUIREMENTS OF VOA PHILIPPINES HAVE BEEN COVERED
ADEQUATELY BY THE STAFF OF THE RSO OFFICE IN MANILA.
THIS HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED BY QUARTERLY VISITS OF A
SECURITY OFFICER FROM THE RSO STAFF TO THE TRANSMITTER
SITES IN PORO POINT AND TINANG. ADDITIONAL TRIPS TO
BOTH SITES HAVE BEEN UNDERTAKEN WHEN NEEDED.
3.
THE RSO OFFICE'S ABILITY TO CARRY OUT THIS FUNCTION
IN A TIMELY MANNER WILL BE REDUCED BY THE ELIMINATION
OF ONE ARSO POSITION THIS SUMMER.
POST'S DECISION TO
INCLUDE THE ARSO POSITION ON OUR LIST OF POSITIONS FOR
ELIMINATION WAS IN RESPONSE TO THE DEPARTMENT'S BUDGET
REDUCTION AND DEMAND TO REDUCE POSITIONS.
THE DECISION
TO LIST THAT POSITION FOR ELIMINATION WAS BASED ON A
JUDGMENT BY POST MANAGEMENT THAT SECURITY FUNCTIONS
COULD BE ADEQUATELY COVERED WITH LESS STAFF.
HOWEVER,
THE THOROUGHNESS AND TIMELINESS OF OUR SECURITY
COVERAGE OF VOA'S TWO RELATIVELY REMOTE SITES CERTAINLY
WOULD BE DEGRADED BY THE STAFF REDUCTION.
THE
ASSIGNMENT TO MANILA OF A USIA SECURITY OFFICER COULD
THEREFORE BE JUSTIFIED IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE A MORE
IDEAL LEVEL OF SECURITY COVERAGE .
.4.
POST ESTIMATES THAT A USIA SECURITY OFFICER AT THIS
POST COULD PRODUCTIVELY DEDICATE ON THE AVERAGE TWO
DAYS PER WEEK TO THE VOA SITES AND AN ADDITIONAL ONE
DAY PER WEEK TO .OTHER USIA INSTALLATIONS.
THE AMOUNT
-·-----·------fi'i:l~
...w·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
Page 1 of2
�F:\Cable\Data Source\Cables\CD007\MAY94\MSGS\Ml 042780.html
.
\
OF TIME WOULD OF COURSE VARY GREATLY FROM ONE WEEK TO
THE NEXT~ BUT SIXTY. PERCENT OF THE OFFICER'S TIME
DEDICATED TO VOA/USIA INSTALLATIONS SEEMS A FAIR
ESTIMATE. THIS WOULD LEAVE THE OFFICER APPROXIMATELY
FORTY PERCENT OF HIS/HER TIME FOR OTHER SECURITY WORK
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE RSO.
'
5. FINALLY, WE NOTE THAT WHILE TECHNICALLY THIS WOULD
NOT BE A NEW POSITION, IN REALITY IT WOULD BE SINCE THE
EXECUTIVE OFFICER POSITION HAS BEEN VACANT FOR OVER
NINE MONTHS. AND WE UNDERSTAND THAT VOA HAD NOT INTENDED
TO FILL IT .. IF THIS PROPOSAL FOR A SECURITY OFFICER
HAD NOT BEEN MADE, POST WOULD HAVE ASKED THAT THE
VACANT EXECUTIVE OFFICER POSITION BE ABOLISHED.
6. IN SUMMARY, THE AMBASSADOR RESPONDS AS FOLLOWS TO
REFTEL REQUEST:
--THE REQUEST TO,ADD ONE AMERICAN SECURITY OFFICER AND
DELETE ONE EXECUTIVE OFFICER IS APPROVED WITH THE
FOLLOWING UNDERSTANDINGS:
WE BELIEVE THIS POSITION TO BE DESIRABLE AND USEFUL,
BUT WE WOULD NOT JUDGE IT TO BE ESSENTIAL. THE JOB
REQUIREMENTS COULD BE COVERED, ALBEIT LESS THOROUGHLY
AND LESS PROMPTLY, BY THE CURRENT RSO STAFF.
WE DO NOT BELIEVE THAT IT WILL BE A F~LL-TIME
POSITION. WE ESTIMATE THAT A USIA SECURITY OFFICER AT
THIS POST WILL DEDICATE ABOUT SIXTY PERCENT OF HIS/HER
TIME TO USIA INSTALLATIONS.
WE WOULD EXPECT THE OFFICER TO BE AVAILABLE FOR
NON-USIA SECURITY WORK, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE RSO,
DURING THE APPROXIMATELY FORTY PERCENT OF HIS/HER TIME
NOT DEVOTED TO USIA INSTALLATIONS.
THE CONTINUED NEED FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD BE
. REVIEWED AFTER TWO YEARS, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT SECURITY
CONDITIONS AND VOA OPERATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES.
NEGRO PONTE
BT
#9022
NNNN
SECT: SECTION: 01 OF 01
SSN:. 9022
TOR: 940512023733 M1042780
DIST:
SIT: VAX
D
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
Page 2 of2
�Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
'
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
Clinton Library
SUBJECTn'ITLE
DATE
R~STRICTION
001. cable
Secretar>' of State, Washington, D.C. to American Embassy, Colombo;
. re: Agreed Minutes for VOA Project (4 pages)'
12/03/1994
Pl/b(l), P5
002. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re: VOA
Agreed Minutes (3 pages) ·
12/QS/1994
Pl/b(l), PS
003. cable
American Embassy, Bonn to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.; re:
Request to Establish VOA Team for RFE/RL Consolidation Efforts in
Munich (2 pages)
12/0611994
PS
004. cable
Secretary of State, Washington, D.C. to American Embassy, Colombo;
re: Agreed.Minutes for VOA Project (2 pages)
12/0611994
Pl/b(l), P5
005. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re: Agreed
Minutes for VOA Project (2 pages)
12/0811994
Pl/b(1)
006. cable
Secretary of State, Washington, D.C. to American Embassy, Colombo;
re: VOA Agreed Minutes (2 pages)
12/0911994
Pl/b(l), PS
007. cable
American Embassy, Bonn to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.; re:
VOA Staffing (2 pages)
· 12/09/1994
008. cable
American Erribassy, Colombo to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re: Agreed
Minutes for VOA Project (4 pages)
12/1311994
Pllb(l), P5
009. cable
USIA, Washington, D.C. to American Embassy, Addis Ababa; re:
VOA Amharic Service. (2 pages)
·
12/1311994
PS
010. cable
American Embassy, Colmnbo to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: VOA Relay Station- Protesters Will Petition Pope During His
Visit (2 pages)
12/1611994
Pl/b(l)
P5
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
NSC Cables (January 1993-December 1994)
OA!Box Number: 500000
FOLDER TITLE:
[ 12/03/1994-12/30/1994]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0 165-F
. 156
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
PI
P2
P3
P4
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIAl
.b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA[
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIAl
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
·
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIAl
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRA]
Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRAJ
Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President .
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRAl
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of ·
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRAl
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal recor'd misfi_le defined in accordance with 44 U.S. C.
2201(3).
'
&··-·--.:.a.urP...-Lnnon request.
I
.'·.
"'~~.,".....,
IClintoi1 PresldentialLib~ary Photocopy
�--------------------------------------
.
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
·
Clinton Library
DATE
SUBJECTfriTLE
RESTRICTION
011. cable
American Embassy, Beijing to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: Resumption ofVOAFrequency Overlap Talks (2 pages)
1211611994
p lib( I)
012. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to USIA, W~shington, D.C.; re: VOA
Contractor to Demobilize (2 pages)
12/16/1994
Pl/b(l), P5
013. cable
Secretary of State, Washington, D:C. to American Embassy, Lisbon;
re: VOA Staffing in Portugal (2 pages)
I
12/21/1994
P5
..
.
.
014. cable
. American Embassy, Colombo to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: Starting End Game on VOA (2 pages)
12/2711994
Pllb(l), P5
015. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re: VOAInching Toward Finish (2 pages)
12/30/1994
Pllb(l)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
NSC Cables (January 1993-December 1994)
OA/Box Number: 500000
FOLDER TITLE:
(12/03/1994-12/30/1994]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F
. 156
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- 144 U.S.C. 2204(a)l
Freedom of Information Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
PI
P2
I>J
P4
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(S) Release would disciose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions ](b)(S) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b )(9) of the FOIA]
National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRAl
Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
Release would violate a Federal statute ](a)(3) of the PRA]
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial infor·mation ](a)(4) of the PRA]
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA]
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy ](a)(6) of the PRA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
___ 2201(3).
•
I
·----L••.-.n.n
rpquest.
~C"MooPreddoo6d~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
�- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-----------
, F:\Cable\Data_ Source\Cables\CDO 1O\DE<:;94\MSGS\M1399493 .html
Cab 1e
PREC:
PRIORITY
'
CLASS:
UNCLASSIFIED
LINEl:
PAAUZYUW. RUEHOLA9467 3400430-UUUU--RHEHAAX.
LINE2:
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
LINE3:
P 060429Z DEC 94
LINE4:
FM AMEMBASSY BONN
II
OSRI :
.
RUEHOL
DTG:
060429Z DEC 94
ORIG:
AMEMBASSY BONN
TO:
RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 3449
INFO:
RUEHMZ/AMCONSUL MUNICH 9914
SUBJ:
NSDD-38 -- REQUEST TO ESTABLISH VOA TEAM FOR
RFE/RL CONSOLIDATION EFFORTS IN MUNICH
TEXT:
UNCLAS BONN 29467
FOR FMP/MP
ALSO FOR EUR/CE AND EUR/EX
E.O. 12356: N/A
TAGS: AODE, AMGT, GM
SUBJECT: NSDD-38 -- REQUEST TO ESTABLISH VOA TEAM FOR
RFE/RL CONSOLIDATION EFFORTS IN MUNICH
REF:
A) STATE 319683, B) STATE 289995, C)
STATE 282440
1. MR .. CONNALLY, DIRECTOR OF THE VOA MUNICH RELAY STATION
HAS BRIEFED THIS MISSION ON THE PURPOSE OF THIS.
AUGMENTATION BEING REQUESTED BY VOA (SEE REFTELS).
WE ARE
TOLD THAT THESE TWO INDIVIDUALS WOULD BE INVOLVED IN THE
TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF THE RFE/RL CONSOLIDATION AND THE
REQUEST IS FOR TWO POSITIONS LIMITED IN TENURE NOT TO
EXCEED 20 MONTHS (BOTH POSITIONS TO BE ELIMINATED AT THE
END OF FY 96).
2.
WE SEE NO POLICY OBJECTIONS TO THIS INCREASE SINCE THE
SOLE PURPOSE FOR THIS INCREASE IS TO ASSIST WITH THE
REDUCTION OF THE OVERALL VOA PRESENCE IN GERMANY.
THE
RESOURCE QUESTION IS.SOMEWHAT DIFFERENT.
THESE POSITIONS
MUST BE PRIMARILY SELF SUPPORTING.
WE ARE IN THE PROCESS .
OF DRASTICALLY REDUCING OUR STAFF IN MUNICH AND WILL HAVE
ONLY A VERY LIMITED ABILITY TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THESE
POSITIONS.
THEREFORE WE CAN ONLY CONCUR IF IT IS
UNDERSTOOD THAT HOUSING W!LL NOT BE PROVIDED BY THE
CONSULATE AND THAT ALL OTHER SUPPORT WOULD BE LIMITED IN
NATURE TO THAT NOW BEING OFFERED OTHER VOA STAFFERS IN
MUNICH.
BINDENAGEL
--···---:·J
..
r~-::::rs~ -~-
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
Page 1 of2
�,F:\Cable\Data Source\Cables\CDO 1O\DEG94\MSGS\Ml399493.html
Page 2 of2
BT
#9467
I.
NNNN
SECT:
SECTION:
01 OF 01
SSN:
94 67
TOR :
9 4 12 0 6113 7 3 4 M13 9 9 4 9 3
DIST:
SIT: NSC
0
-----·--Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
__,_, -----
�Page 1 of2
F:\Cable\Data_Source\Cables\CDO 1O\DEG94\MSGS\M1407191.html
•·
Cab 1e
PREC:
CLASS:
LINEl:
LINE2:
LINE3:
LINE4:
PRIORITY
UNCLASSIFIED
PAAUZYUW RUEHOLA9820 34-31739-UUUU-:_RHEHAAX.
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 091739Z DEC 94
I,
...
•'
FM AMEMBASSY BONN
DTG:
RUEHOL
091739Z DEC 94
ORIG:
AMEMBASSY BONN
OSRI:
TO:
INFO:
SUBJ:
RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 3641
RUEHMZ/AMCONSUL MUNICH 9920
NSDD--38 REQUEST FOR FSN AUGMENTATION (VOA)
TEXT:
UNCLAS BONN 29820
FOR EUR/CE AND EUR/EX
E.O. 12356: N/A
TAGS: AODE, AMGT, GM
SUBJECT:
NSDD--38 REQUEST FOR FSN AUGMENTATION (VOA)
REF:
STATE 321920
1. THE M/C FOR ADMINISTRATION MET.WITH REPRESENTATIVES
FROM USIA AND VOA AND DISCUSSED THE IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED
INCREASE.
HE POINTED OUT THAT WE WERE IN THE PROCESS OF
DOWNSIZING OUR CONSULATE GENERAL IN MUNICH AND THEREFORE
WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE FSNS IN
MUNICH.
FURTHERMORE, THERE WOULD BE A GREAT DEAL~OF
PERSONNEL RELATED ACTIVITY GENERATED BY THE CLOSE OUT OF
RFE/RL AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF 94 FSN .POSITIONS.
EMBASSY
BONN'S POSITION IS THAT IF THIS AUGMENTATION OF FSN STAFF
IS APPROVED, VOA. SHOULD HAVE A PLAN FOR MANAGING ALL OF
THE PERSONNEL SUPPORT FROM WITHIN THEIR OWN RESOURCES,
THE VOA REPRESENTATIVES AT THAT TIME AGREED TO DEVELOP
SUCH A PLAN.
.I
2.
CLEARLY, THE. FSN AUGMENTATION IS AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS
TO BE STUDIED CAREFULLY.
EUR/EX SHOULD ENSURE THAT
APPROVAL FOR THIS ACTION IS DEPENDENT ON AN APPROVED PHASE
OUT PLAN AND PERSONNEL SUPPORT FROM VOA MUNICH THAT WILL
ENSURE THAT THE EMBASSY PERSONNEL OFFICE IS NOT SADDLED
WITH A MASSIVE INCREASE IN LAW SUITS, PERSONNEL
CLASSIFICATION ACTIONS OR INUNDATED WITH SF 50 REQUESTS.
FORMAL REQUEST FOR NSDD--38 APPROVAL SHOULD BE BE
FORWARDED ONLY UPON SUBMISSION OF A WELL THOUGHT OUT
RESTRUCTURING PLAN.
REDMAN
BT
#9820
..
_____
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�.. F:\Cable\Data_Source\Cables\CD010\DEG94\MSGS\M140719l.html
',r
SECT:
SSN:
TOR:
NNNN
SECTION: 01 OF 01
9820
941209142101 M1407191
DIST:
SIT: NSC
0
----------Clinton Pres.idential Library Photocopy
.\_
'
\,
,,''·
Page 2 of2
�F:\Cable\Data_Source\Cables\CD010\DE<";94\MSGS\M1412731.html
Cab 1e
PREC:
.CLASS:
LINEl:
IMMEDIATE
'
UNCLASSIFIED
OAAUZYUW RUEHIAA9377 3472231-UUUU--RHEHNSC.
,.
LINE2: · ZNR UUUUU · ZZH
LINE3:
· LINE4:
OSRI:
DTG:
ORIG:
.TO:
0 R 1322312 DEC 94
FM USIA WASHDC
RUEHIA
1322312 DEC 94
USIA WASHDC
RUEHDS/AMEMBASSY ADDIS ABABA IMMEDIATE 7135
INFO:
RUEIBS/AMEMBASSY ASMARA 1210
RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC
RHEHNSC/NSC WASHDC
SUBJ:
_VOA AMHARIC SERVICE
REFERENCES:
A. ADDIS 9054 B.
ASMARA 03465
TEXT:
UNCLAS USIA 49377
USIA
FROM DIRECTOR DUFFEY
FOR AMBASSADOR HICKS ONLY
WHITE HOUSE FOR NSC LAKE
SECSTATE FOR AF - MOOSE
ASMARA FOR AMBASSADOR HOUDEK ONLY
EO 12356 N/A
SUBJECT: VOA AMHARIC SERVICE
REFERENCES: A. ADDIS 9054 B. ASMARA 03465
1.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENTS REGARDING THE AMHARIC
SERVICE.
I HAVE BEEN AWARE OF THE DIFFICULTIES OUTLINED BY
YOUR PREDECESSOR REGARDING THE SERVICE AND APPRECIATE YOUR
EFFORTS IN WASHINGTON AND AT POST TO MAKE AN OBJECTIVE AND
REASONABLE ASSESSMENT OF ITS VALUE AND DIRECTION GIVEN THE
DRAMATICALLY CHANGED CIRCUMSTANCES IN ETHIOPIA.
2. WE SHARE YOUR CONCERNS AND HAVE BEEN.WORKING CLOSELY WITH
THE VOA TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF TRANSFORMING THE SERVICE.
TO DO THIS, THE _FOLLOWING CHANGES WILL BE IMPLEMENTED:
EXPAND INTERNATIONAL, AFRICAN AND AMERICAN NEWS COVERAGE.
A.
B.
ELIMINATE ONE PROGRAM THAT FOCUSED·ON ISSUES OF INTERNAL
ETHIOPIAN POLITICS AND SHARPEN OVERLY LONG INTERVIEWS.
REWORK PROGRAM MIX,TO INCLUDE MORE AMERICANA AND AMERICAN
C;
CENTERED FEATURES, AND
D.
BROADEN THE SERVICE AWAY FROM NARROW REGIONAL OR NATIONAL
ISSUES TO A MORE INTERNATIONAL APPROACH.
3.
TO THIS END, OVER THE.NEXT SIX MONTHS THE AFRICAN
r~~~ .... ~·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
Page 1 of2
�Page 2 of2
F:\Cable\Data_Source\Cables\CDOJ O\DEC:94\MSGS\M 1412731.html
DIVISION MANAGEMENT WILL MONITOR - ON A DAILY BASIS - VOA
AMHARIC'S PROGRAM PRODUCTION USING SPOT TRANSLATIONS OF
POTENTIALLY CONTROVERSIAL REPORTS TO EVALUATE ACCURACY AND
· BALANCE. VOA WILL ALSO CONDUCT PERIODIC PROGRAM REVIEWS TO
MONITOR THE SERVICE'S PROGRESS TOWARDS BEC6MING A SERVICE
THAT IS IN SYNCH WITH OVERALL VOA PROGRAMMING .OBJECTIVES AND
MISSION.
4. THIS ·IS A SIX MONTH PROCESS THAT WE HAVE UNDERTAKEN. I
SUGGEST THAT MS. VEDA WILSON TRAVEL TO ADDIS IN THE COMING
MONTHS.TO DISCUSS THE SERVICE WITH YOU AND USIS ADDIS AS WELL
AS WITH INTERESTED ETHIOPIAN OFFICIALS AND JOURNALISTS. I
INVITE YOU TO AGAIN COMMENT ON THE SERVICE AND ITS RELEVANCE
IN JUNE 1995 WHEN WE RE-VISIT THE QUESTION OF ITS
CONTINUATION AND/OR TRANSFORMATION.
5. I NOTE YOUR COMMENTS REGARDING THE BUDGET REDUCTIONS AND
WRENCHING RESTRUCTURING THAT THE AGENCY AND VOA HAVE HAD TO .
FACE. THESE HAVE BEEN DIFFICULT AND DEMANDING TIMES.
HOWEVER, WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO COME THROUGH, TO DATE; WITHOUT
THE CLOSURE OF ANY INDIVIDUAL LANGUAGE SERVICE. ALTHOUGH WE
FACE GREATER TRIALS IN THE COMING MONTHS AND MAY-NOT BE-ABLE
TO MAINTAIN THIS POSTURE, I DO·NOT BELIEVE THAT IT WOULD BE
IN OUR INTERESTS TO CHANGE COURSE AT THIS POINT WITH THE
ELIMINATION OF A SPECIFIC SERVICE.
6.
YOUR STRONG AND UNEQUIVOCAL SUPPORT FOR USIA PROGRAMMING
HAS-BEEN-GREATLY APPRECIATED HERE BY ME AND MY COLLEAGUES.
LET US STAY IN TOUCH ON THIS ISSUE. ASMARA MINIMIZE
. CONSIDERED,' {AF}
DUFFEY
BT
#9377
SECT:
SSN:
TOR:
NNNN
SECTION: 01 OF 01
9377
941213173804 M1412731
DIST:
PRT: DARBY LAKE SIT SODERBERG WOLIN
SIT: DESHAZER NSC STEINBERG SUM SUM2
0
Clinton Pres-idential Library Photocopy
___:,___ ___ -- -·
1
·
�:F:\Cable\Data_Source\Cables\CD010\DEG94\MSGS\M1428384.html
Page 1 of2
Cab 1 e
PREC:
CLASS:
LINEl:
LINE2:
PRIORITY
UNCLASSIFIED
PAAUZYUW RUEHCAA7761 3'552256-UUUU--RHEHAAXi,,..
,,
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
LINE3:
P 212249Z DEC 94
LINE4:
FM SECSTATE WASHDC
OSRI:
DTG:
ORIG:
TO:
INFO:
SUBJ:
RUEHC
212249Z DEC 94
SECSTATE WASHDC
AMEMBASSY LISBON PRIORITY 9365
IIII
NSDD 38 -- RFEIRL NO VOA STAFFING IN PORT.UGAL
TEXT:
UNCLAS STATE 337761
FOR THE CHIEF OF MISSION FROM MIP
E.O. 12356: NIA
TAGS: AODE, AMGT, PO
SUBJECT:
NSDD 38 -- RFEIRL NOVOA STAFFING IN PORTUGAL
REF:
STATE 320714
1. AS PROMISED IN REFTEL, MIP (FORMERLY FMPIMP) HAS
CONSULTED WITH THE APPROPRIATE STATE DEPARTMENT OFFICES
AND PROVIDES BELOW COMMENTS ON THE MERITS AND
IMPLICATIONS OF THE USIAIVOA PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH TWO
U.S. DIRECT-HIRE POSITIONS IN PORTUGAL.
· 2.
EUR COMMENTS -- EUR UNDERSTANDS THAT THIS REQUEST IS
PART OF AN EFFORT TO RESTRUCTURE AND CONSOLIDATE RFEIRL
WITH VOA OPERATIONS IN EUROPE. VOA HAS INDICATED ITS
PERSONNEL HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE MISSION IN
LISBON.
USIA IS SENDING A CABLE DEFINING THE
RESTRUCTURING PLAN AND PROVIDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ON WHICH POST CAN BASE ITS DECISION.
EUR WANTS THE EMBASSY TO ENSURE THAT IT HAS ALL THE
RESOURCES NECESSARY TO COPE WITH ANY INCREASED WORKLOAD
ON ITS AMERICAN AND FSN STAFF,OR THAT IT CAN OBTAIN
RESOURCES FROM THE USIAIVOA TO ACCOMODATE ANY INCREASED
WORKLOAD.
THE EMBAS$Y SHOULD CAREFULLY REVIEW THE
ADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN WHICH WILL RESULT FROM THE
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES.
THE EMBASSY SHOULD MAKE CLEAR ANY
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES IT WILL REQUIRE TO COPE WITH THIS
BURDEN; WE HAVE,ASSURANCES FROM THE BOARD OF
INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING THAT IT WILL SUPPORT 100
PERCENT OF THE ADDITIONAL COSTS OF SUPPORTING THEIR
PERSONNEL IN PORTUGAL.
·---·-·ft~.fi":',.~
Clinton Pres.idential Library Photocopy
I
�-F:\Cable\Data Source\Cables\CD010\DEC94\MSGS\M1428384.html
3. A COMMENTS -- THE A BUREAU HAS NO COMMENTS ON THIS
PROPOSAL.
4. ACTION REQUESTED: PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU REQUIRE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BEFORE MAKING YOUR DECISION ON
THE USIA/VOA REQUEST. OTHERWISE, PLEASE PROVIDE THE
DEPARTMENT (M/P) 1' OF YOUR DECISION FOR TRANSMITTAL TO
USIA/VOA.
)
CHRISTOPHER
BT
#7761
SECT:
SSN:
NNNN
SECTION: 01 OF 01
77 61
I•
TOR: . 941221181223 M1428384
DIST:
SIT: NSC
0
---~--.·------------
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
Page 2 of2-
�\
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton ~ibrary
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
SUBJECT!TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
001. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re: VOAPolitical Progress, Trouble at Site (4 pages)
01/03/1995
p 1/b(l)
002. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re: VOA
Site Security (2 pages)
01/04/1995
Pllb(l)
003. cable
American Embassy, Baku to American Consul, Munich; re: VOA
Broadcasts to Azerbaijan & Northern Iran (2pages)
01/05/1995
Pl/b(l)
004. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: VOA Developments (4 pages)
0 1105/i 995
P1/b(1)
005. cable
American Embassy, Baku to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.; re:
Radio Liberty & VOA in Azeri Politics (3 pages)
01/05/1995
Pl/b(1), P5
006. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: Cabinet Considers VOA (4 pages)
01111/1995
Pl/b(l), P5
007. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re:
Cabinet Decides for VOA (3 pages)
01/20/1995
P1/b(1), P5
008. cable
American Embassy, Bonn to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.; re:
VOA Request for Additional Staffing Authority (2 pages)
01/13/1995
P5
009. cable
USIA, Washington, D.C. to American Embassy, Baku; re: Radio
Liberty & VOA in Azeri Politics (3 pages)
01113/1995
P5
010. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re: VOABack to Work (2 pages)
01124/1995
Pl/b(1), P5
011. cable
. American Einbassy, Colombo to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re: VOAStill Some Problems (3 pages)
01130/1995
Pllb(l), P5
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records·
National Security Council
NSC Cables (January 1995-December 1996)
ONBox Number: 510000
FOLDER TITLE:
(0 1/03/1995-03/09/1995]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0 165-F
. 157
Presidential Records Act -[44 U.S.C. 2204(a)j
'\
RESTRICTION CODES
Freedom of Information Act~ [5 U.S.C. 552(b)l
PI NationaiSecurity Classified Information [(a)(l) of the l'RA[
1'2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office j(a)(2) of the PRA]
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA[
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the l'RA[
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between-the President
and his advisors, or between ~uch advisors [a)(S) of the l'RA]
1'6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the l'RAl
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in ·donor's deed
·of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
2201(3).
RR. ..D.ocument will be ~~:view:r :-o~equest.
J
1
IClinton Prcs.idential Library Photocopy
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
.
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial 1
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(8) Release woult:~ disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
�Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
SUBJECTffiTLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
012. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: VOA- A Strong Police Presence (2 pages)
01/31/1995
Pllb(l)
013. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re:
Incident at VOA Site (2 pages)
02/07/1995
. Pllb( I)
02/10/1995
P1/b(1)
P!lb(l)
I,
014. cable
American Embassy, Bissau to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re: VOA's
·Human Rights Programming (2 pages)
015. cabLe
American Embassy, Colombo to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re:
Security for VOA Site (4 pages)
03/02/1995
016. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: Security for VOA Site (Incomplete Message)_ (4 pages)
03/09/1995 _ Pllb(l)
017. cable
American Embassy, Colombo to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: Security for VOA Site (Incomplete Message) (3 pages)
03/0911995
\,
P!lb(l)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
NSC Cables (January 1995-December 1996)
ONBox Number: -510000
FOLDER TITLE:
[0 1/03/1995-03/0911995)
Jimmie Purvis
2006c0 165"F
. 157
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act -144 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act- IS U.S.C. 552(b)l
PI National Security Classified Information l(a)(l)'of the PRAI
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office j(a)(2) of the PRA]
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute j(a)(3) of the PRA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information j(a)(4) of the PRA]
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisor·s la)(S) of the PRA]
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy l(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency l(b)(2) of the FOIA]
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute l(b)(3) of the FOIA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information l(b)(4) of the FOIA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy l(b)(6) of the FOIA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions l(b)(8) of the FOIAI
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning'wells l(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 u.s.c.·
2201(3).
, --.. -----•-~ilJLh~_r..,view~.(l_upon request.
~c••••PN~•··•~L;:.~.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
�F:\Cable\Data_Source\Cables\CDOll \JAN;95\MSGS\Ml458756.html
Page 1 of2
Cab 1e
PREC:
PRIORITY
CLASS:
LINEl:
UNCLASSIFIED
PAAUZYUW RUEHOLA0765 0131404-UUUU--RHEHAAX.
LINE2:
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
LINE3:
P 131403Z JAN 95
LINE4: FM AMEMBASSY BONN
OSRI: . RUEHOL
DTG:
ORIG:
TO:
INFO:
SUBJ:
131403Z JAN 95
AMEMBASSY.BONN
RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 5066
RUEHMZ/AMCONSUL MUNICH 9955
NSDD-38 -- VOA REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL STAFFING
AUTHORITY
TEXT:
UNCLAS BONN 00765
FOR MP
ALSO FOR EUR/EX AND EUR/CE
E.O. 12356: N/A
TAGS: AODE, AMGT, ABUD, GM
SUBJECT:
NSDD-38 -- VOA REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL STAFFING
AUTHORITY
REF:
A) STATE 337762, B) STATE 321920,
C) VOA MEMO 01/09/95
1. THE EMBASSY HAS CONSULTED EXTENSIVELY WITH BOTH THE
PAO IN BONN AND WILLIAM CONNOLLY, STATION MANAGER,
MUNICH RELAY STATION. THE US MISSION IS UNDERGOING
SIGNIFICANT DRAWDOWNS IN PERSONNEL AT ALL OF ITS POSTS
IN GERMANY AND IS NOT IN A POSITION TO SUPPORT SIZEABLE
THAT BEING
INCREASES IN FSN STAFFING OF THE MISSlON.
SAID, GIVEN THE CAVEATS SPELLED OUT BELOW AN THE FIRM
COMMITMENT OF USIA/VOA TO CARRY OUT THESE PROPOSALS,
EMBASSY BONN CONCURS IN THE RESTRUCTURING PLAN FOR
RFE/RL.
2. WHEN VOA MUNICH FIRST PRESENTED THE PLAN TO
RESTRUCTURE RFE/RL AND INCORPORATE 94 OF THEIR CONTRACT
-STAFF INTO THE FSN ROLLS, THE EMBASSY RAISED SERIOUS
DOUBTS ABOUT OUR ABILITY TO SUPPORT SUCH AN EFFORT. AT
THAT TIME WE POSED THREE SERIOUS CONCERNS:
1)
LITIGATION IS A SERIOUS POSSIBILITY FOR'THOSE WHOSE
EMPLOYMENT IS TERMINATED AND VOA NEEDS TO ENSURE THAT IT
HAS ITS OWN LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF, 2) INITIALLY AT LEAST
PERSONNEL WORK WILL BE STAGGERING. VOA WILL HAVE TO
HAVE A .CADRE OF PERSONNEL SPECIALISTS TO WRITE POSITION
DESCRIPTIONS, PERSONNEL ACTIONS, STAFFING CHARTS, ETC.,
--··--
.
.. /
Clinton Preslckntial Library Photocopy .
',
\, ..
�F:\Cable\Data Source\Cables\CDOll \JAN95\MSGS\M1458756.html
I
,.
3) PROPERTY ISSUES WILL ALSO NEED TO BE HANDLED
CAREFULLY.
THE TRANSFER OF THE ANTENNA STATIONS FROM
RFE/RL, A PRIVATE CORPORATION, TO THE US GOVERNMENT WILL
REQUIRE NOTIFICATION OF THE GERMANY GOVERNMENT.
3.
IT IS CLEAR THAT THIS EMBASSY IS·NOT IN A POSITION
TO PROVIDE THE T~PE OF SUPPORT, EITHER PERSONNEL OR
PROPERTY LEASING/ NECESSARY TO PROPERLY MANAGE THE
PROPOSED TRANSFER OF PERSONNEL AND PROPERTY.FROM RFE/RL
TO VOA.
WE HAVE MADE THIS VERY CLEAR.
IN RESPONSE, MR.
CONNOLLY, MANAGER OF THE MUNICH RELAY STATION, CHARGED
WITH MANAGING THIS TRANSITION PROCESS, HAS COME UP WITH
A PLAN THAT INCORPORATES NECESSARY STAFFING AND CONTRACT
SUPPORT TO HANDLE THIS PROCESS.
BASED ON HIS
MEMORANDUM, WHICH WE WILL SHARE WITH EUR/EX, WE BELIEVE
THAT THE PROPOSED MERGER OF RFE/FL WITH THE VOA
OPERATION IS BOTH DOABLE AND SUPPORTABLE.
WE APPRECIATE
THE BUREAU'S SUPPORT IN THIS PROCESS.
REDMAN
BT
#0765
NNNN
SECT:
SECTION: 01 OF 01
SSN:
07 65
TOR :
9 5 0 11 3 0 9 3 8 4 3 M14 5 8 7 5 6
·orsT:
SIT: NSC
D
-----Clinton Pres.idential Library Photocopy
'•
Page 2 of2
�F:\Cable\Data_ Source\Cables\CDO 11 \JAN;95\MSGS\M1459420.html
Cab 1e
,PREC:
ROUTINE
,,
CLASS:
UNCLASSIFIED
L!NEl:
RAAUZYUW
LINE2:
ZNR UUUUU ZZH ·.'
RUEHI~1215
...
0131940-UUUU--RHEHNSC .
LINE3:. R 131940Z ·JAN 95
LINE4:
OSRI:
DTG:
ORIG:
TO:
INFO:
SUBJ:
FM USIA WASHDC
RUEHIA
131940Z JAN 95
USIA WASHDC
RUEHKB/AMEMBASSY BAKU 1692
RUEHVI/AMEMBASSY VIENNA 8353
RHEHNSC/NSC WASHDC
RUEHMZ/AMCONSUL MUNICH 7015
/Ill
RADIO LIBERTY AND VOA IN.AZERI POLITICS
TEXT:
UNCLAS USIA 01215
USIA
VIENNA FOR USDEL OSCE
NSC - ROSEMARIE FORSYTHE
MUNICH PASS RFE/RL FOR KLOSE/GILLETTE
EO 12356 N/A
SUBJECT:
RADIO LIBERTY AND VOA IN AZERI POLITICS
REFERENCE:
BAKU 0032-C; USIA 48143
1.
IN RESPONSE TO CONCERNS RAISED IN REFTEL CONCERNING VOA
OBJECTIVITY AND BALANCE IN COVERING AZERBAIJANI GOVERNMENT
AND OPPOSITION VIEWS, WE INITIATED AN IMMEDIATE REVIEW OF THE
AZERBAIJANI SERVICE'S INTERVIEWS AND OTHER COVERAGE OF
AZERBAIJANI DOMESTIC AND EXTERNAL ISSUES.
THE REVIEW OF
PROGRAMS OF THE LAST THREE MONTHS PROVIDED US WITH
CONFIRMATION OF THE SERVICE'S TENACIOUS EFFORTS TO ENSURE
BALANCE AND OBJECTIVITY IN ITS.COVERAGE . . IN THE PERIOD
REVIEWED, THE AZERBAIJANI SERVICE AIRED TWENTY-SIX INTERVIEWS
ON AZERBAIJANI AFFAIRS.
FIFTEEN OF THESE INTERVIEWS WERE
WITH A WIDE RANGE OF OPPOSITION LEADERS, WITHIN AND OUTSIDE
.
AZERBAIJAN, INCLUDING WITH MR. ALL KARIMOV.
2. OUR REVIEW INDICATED THAT THE AZERBAIJANI SERVICE'S
STRINGER INTERVIEWS WITH GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS DURING THE
PERIOD ADDRESSED COVERED LARGELY ISSUES SUCH AS THE TURKIC
NATIONS' SUMMIT IN TURKEY, THE BUDAPEST CSCE CONFERENCE, AND
THE ICO CONFERENCE IN CASABLANCA;
NEVERTHELESS,
WE HAVE
REPEATEDLY ALERTED MR. HUSEINOV OF OUR REQUIREMENT FOR
BALANCED COVERAGE OF INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL AZERBAIJANI
AFFAIRS AND HAVE CAUTIONED HIM NOT TO OVERBURDEN HIS GOOD
RELATIONSHIP WITH AZERBAIJANI OFFICIALS.
·---·----I
e~·h-~·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
Page 1 of3
�F:\Cable\Data_ Source\Cables\CDO 11 \JAN95\MSGS\M1459420.html
\,
3.
DESPITE THE LIMITED AIRTIME CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR AZERI
·PROGRAMMING, THE SERVICE DEVOTES CONSIDERABLE ATTENTION TO
HUMAN RIGHTS AND.DEMOCRACY.
THE RECENT YEAREND REPORT, WHICH
. INCLUDED INTERVIEWS WITH FM HASAN HASANOV AND ISA QANBAR OF
THE OPPOSITION, IS A GOOD .EXAMPLE OF THE EMPHASIS ON BALANCE
IN THESE IMPORTANT ISSUES.
4. WITHIN THE NEW CONSOLIDATED U. S . G. BROADCASTING
FRAMEWO~K, VOA WILL FULFILL ITS MANDATE.TO PROVIDE GLOBAL
NEWS, U.S. POLICY AND REACTION TO REGIONAL AFFAIRS, AND
INFORMATION ON HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES AND U.S.
SOCIETY; NEVERTHELESS, VOA AZERBAIJANI WILL REMAIN ABREAST OF
IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS IN AZERBAIJAN AND THE REGION IN ORDER
TO PROVIDE THE CONTEXT FOR THE SERVICE'S OTHER PROGRAMMING.
FOLLOsiNG THE RECENT REDUCTION IN AIRTIME OF THE AZERBAIJANI
BROADCASTS FROM ONE HOUR DAILY TO ONE-HALF HOUR, THE SERVICE
HAS REVIEWED ITS PROGRAMMING AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF
REORGANIZING ITS PROGRAM CONTENT.
NEW EMPHASIS WILL BE
PLACED ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS AND
PROCESSES. THE SERVICE WILL CONTINUE TO DO ITS UTMOST TO
PROVIDE AZERBAIJANI AUDIENCES WITH OTHERWISE UNAVAILABLE
INFORMATION, SUCH AS U.S. COMMENTARY AND INFORMATION ON OSCE
AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS' EFFORTS IN THE REGION.
5. ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT VOA'S PRINCIPAL MANDATE UNDER
CONSOLIDATION AND DWINDLING RESOURCES MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT
THAN EVER, THE SERVICE WILL TRY TO INCREASE ITS COVERAGE OF
AZERBAIJAN. A TRIP BY VOA'S REGIONAL CORRESPONDENT FROM
ISLAMABAD IS PLANNED FOR EARLY THIS YEAR, AND WE WILL
REDOUBLE OUR EFFORTS TO INCREASE TRAVEL FROM MOSCOW AND
WASHINGTON TO AZERBAIJAN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
6.
THE CURRENT REDUCTION-IN-FORCE ENDS ON JANUARY 20.
IT
HAS BEEN A WRENCHING PROCESS FOR BOTH ORGANIZATION AND
INDIVIDUALS. AS YOU ARE AWARE, THE RETENTION AND DISMISSAL
OF STAFF MEMBERS IS STRICTLY GUIDED BY CIVIL SERVICE
REGULATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH EMPLOYEES' STANDING ON THE
RETENTION REGISTER. THE STAFF, AS CURRENTLY CONSTITUTED, IS
COMPOSED OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM BOTH THE REPUBLIC OF
AZERBAIJAN AND NORTHERN IRAN.
FURTHERMORE, THE SERVICE IS
ASSISTED BY TWO CONTRACT EMPLOYEES RECENTLY ARRIVED IN THE
U.S. FROM BAKU.
7.
WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT DESPITE THE UNFORTUNATE DEPARTURE
OF STAFF MEMBERS FROM THE AZERBAIJANI SERVICE, THE REMAINING
STAFF IS PREPARED TO PRODUCE QUALITY PROGRAMMING IN.CONTENT
AND FORMAT TO ATTRACT THE WIDEST POSSIBLE AUDIENCES IN THE
AZERBAIJANI-SPEAKING REGION.
PER REFTEL B, WE WERE PLEASED
TO REPORT THAT VOA AZERBAIJANI WOULD CONTINUE TO· BROADCAST
VIA SHORTWAVE TO ENABLE US TO REACH AUDIENCES OUTSIDE BAKU
AND IN NORTHERN IRAN.
FOR THESE AUDIENCES, IN ADDITION TO A
WEEKLY "WINDOW ON IRANIAN AZERBAIJAN," THE SERVICE' s·
PROGRAMMING WILL PROVIDE COVERAGE OF U.S.-AZERBAIJANI
BILATERAL CONCERNS, GLOBAL AND REGIONAL AFFAIRS, AND THE
FEATURE PROGRAMMING ON LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN TRADE, HEALTH
AND TECHNOLOGY REQUESTED BY OUR AFFILIATE "ANS."
8.
VOA AZERBAIJANI, AS INDICATED PREVIOUSLY, WELCOMES POST
INPUT AND LOOKS FORWARD TO WORKING CONSTRUCTIVELY. WITH THE
EMBASSY AND OUR AFFILIATE TO BRING THE MOST RELEVANT
PROGRAMMING TO ALL OF OUR AZERBAIJANI AUDIENCES, AS DICTATED
BY THE VOA CHARTER.
B/VOA/M
DUFFEY
·---·---.
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
·,·
Page2of3
\,
I
�-------~-----~~---~--------~------------~-----
--- ----
-
Page 3 of3
. F:\Cable\Data_ Source\Cables\CDO 11 \JAN;95\MSGS\M1459420.html
BT
#1215
~----
,,'I
NNNN
SECT:
SECTION:
01 OF 01
SSN:
1215
TOR :
9 50 11314 4 3 0 8 M14 5 9 4 2 0
DIST:
SIT: BURNS FORSYTHE NSC PIFER
0
-·--Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
-,
�Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
. ·
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
Clinton Library
SUBJECTffiTLE
·
DATE
RESTRICTION
001. cable
USLO, Skopje to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.; re:
Accreditation ofVOA Correspondent Will Not Be Renewed (3 pages) ·
08/17/1995
Pllb(1), P5
002. cable
American Embassy, Rangoon to USIA, Washington; re: Apparent
Jamming ofVOA/BBC Burmese Series (3 pages)
08/1811995
Pllb(1), P5
. 003. cable
American Embassy, New Delhi to Secretary of State, Washington,
D.C.; re: Kashrriir Hostages (2 pages)
08/2111995
· Pllb(1), P5
004. cable
American Embassy, Khartoum to Secretary of State, Washington,
D.C.; re: Proposed Travel of VOA Correspondent (2 pages)_
08/23/1995
Pllb(l)
005. cable
USLO, Skopje to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.; re: VOA
Albanian Stringer Government Accreditation- Update (4 pages)
09/2911995
Pllb(l)
006. cable
American Embassy, Bujumbura to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re: USIS
Bujumbura Request for VOA Correspondent (2 pages)
05/08/1996
P5
007. cable
American Embassy, Hanoi to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: Article Critical ofVOA (2 pages)
11/20/1996
Pl/b(l)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
NSC Cables (January 1995-Decerriber 1996)
ONBox Number: 510000
FOLDER TITLE:
[08/0911995-11/20/1996]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0 165-F
. 159
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)J
Freedom of Information Act- ]5 U.S.C. 552(b)J
J>l
P2
P3
P4
b(l) National security classified information J(b)(l) of the FOIAJ
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
.',' an agency l(b)(2) of the FOIA]
b(3) Release would violate a Federal ~tatute J(b)(3) ofthe FOIAJ
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
, , information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly' unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIAJ
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(8) o[the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIAJ
National Security Classified Information [(a)(!) of the PRAJ
Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRAJ
Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRAJ
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA]
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
2201(3).
'
· .
- - - · - - -....· -... : • ..,,,J.unon request.·
~ Cll"t"" P'"'"";;,t L;:mcyw~:;;;;;,
�F:\~able\Data_ Source\Cables\CDO 19\MAY96\MSGS\M22160 13.html
Cable
PREC:
CLASS:
LINEl:
. LINE2:
IMMEDIATE
',
UNCLASSIFIED
':
OAAU2YUW RUEHJBA184 4 12 91322-UUU\U--RHEHAAX.
2NR UUUUU 22H
,,i,
LINE3:. 0 0813222 MAY 96
FM AMEMBASSY BUJUMBURA
OSRI: . RUEHJB
LINE4:
DTG:
ORIG:
TO:
0813222 MAY 96
AMEMBASSY BUJUMBURA
RUEHIAIUSIA WASHDC IMMEDIATE 2326
RUEHCISECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 8229
INFO:
IIII
SUBJ:
USIS BUJUMBURA REQUEST FOR VOA
CORRESPONDENT
TEXT:
UNCLAS BUJUMBURA 001844
USIA
USIA FOR BIVOAIA WILSON DILLARD, AF CAPLES MOODY
SECSTATE FOR AFIC OWEN
E.O. 12958: NIA
TAGS: PGOV,· BY
SUBJECT: USIS BUJUMBURA REQUEST FOR VOA
CORRESPONDENT
1.
THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST.
USIS BUJUMBURA
STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT VOA PLACE A PERMANENT
CORRESPONDENT IN BURUNDI,
2. VOA CORRESPONDENT'FERDINAND FERELLA WILL SOON
END HIS TOY TOUR IN BURUNDI.
SO FAR AS I KNOW, HE
WILL NOT BE IMMEDIATELY REPLACED.
UNLESS FERELLA IS
REPLACED OR HIS TOUR EXTENDED, USG POLICY AND
REPORTING ON BURUNDI WILL SUFFER. ONLY REUTERS HAS
A CORRESPONDENT HERE AND HIS REPORTING DOES NOT HAVE
THE INTERNAL IMPACT WHICH VOA RADIO PROVIDES.
3.
IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND AND ACCURATELY REPORT ON
THE EVENTS IN BURUNDI, ONE MUST LIVE HERE:
STRINGERS ARE SUBJECT TO ETHNIC AND POLITICAL
PRESSURES WHICH PREVENT THEM FROM FULLY COVERING
MOST OF THE NEWS WHILE VISITING CORRESPONDENTS SPEND
MUCH OF THEIR TIME GETTING UP TO SPEED ON THE MYRIAD
PROBLEMS AND DIVISIONS WHICH PLAGUE THIS NATION.
ALTHOUGH CHANGES IN THE POLITICAL SITUATION ARE
INCREMENTAL, THEY ARE CONSTANT AND NEED TO BE
CONTINUALLY MONITORED.
BURUNDI'S FREQUENT TRAGEDIES
BREAK QUICKLY, BUT CAN BE AS QUICKLY BURIED IF NOT
·-~-----
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
Page 1 of2
�F:\Cable\Data_Source\Cables\CDO 19\MAY96\MSGS\M22160 13 .html
Page 2 of2
BROUGHT TO LIGHT.
4. VOA'S ROLE IN PROVIDING WELL BALANCED COVERAGE
OF THE EVENTS IN BURUNDI IS CRUCIAL TO USG
PREVENTATIVE DIPLOMACY. THE BEST EXAMPLE WHICH CAN
BE GIVEN IS THE RECENT VOA COVERAGE OF THE EVENTS IN
BUHORO, GITEGA ON APRIL 26. IT IS ALLEGED THAT THE
BURUNDIAN MILITARY SHOT AND BAYONETTED 234 CIVILIANS
- MOSTLY WOMEN AND CHILDREN - THERE. VOA WAS THE
FIRST NETWORK TO BREAK THE STORY BECAUSE FERELLA WAS
IN PLACE, HAD THE CONTACTS TO GET THE NEWS AND THE
COURAGE TO INVESTIGATE.
5. HAD VOA HAD TO SEND IN A CORRESPONDENT.TO COVER
THE STORY, MOST OF THE EVIDENCE WOULD HAVE VANISHED
BY THE TIME THAT PERSON ARRIVED AND NOTHING WOULD
HAVE BEEN DONE. INSTEAD, THE BURUNDIAN GOVERNMENT
HAVE BEEN COMPELLED TO LAUNCH AN INVESTIGATION.
WITHOUT THE VOA, THIS INVESTIGATION WOULD NOT HAVE
TAKEN PLACE. AS IT HAS, EVEN IF THE RESULTS ARE
UNSATISFACTORY, THE VOA HAS FORCED THE GRB, ON THIS
OCCASION, TO ACT IN A RESPONSIBLE MANNER BECAUSE IT
KNOWS THE WORLD IS WATCHING.
6. AJPERMANENT CORRESPONDENT IS NECESSARY, AND I
STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT VOA APPOINT ONE. DUGUID
BT
#1844
SECT:
SSN:
TOR:
NNNN
SECTION: 01 OF 01
1844
960508092351 M2216013
DIST:
SIT: DESHAZER MCCORMICK RICE
SIT: NSC
.,
'I
·---------.J
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�I
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet·
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
DATE
SUBJECT rfiTLE
RESTRICTION
001. cable
American Embassy, Kinshasa to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: VOA & AED Proposal for Zaire Elections Project (4 pages)
01/31/1997
P5
002. cable
American Embassy, Ankara to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: Opening VOA Bureau in Ankara (7 pages)
02/05/1997
P5
003. cable
Secretary of State, Washington, D.C. to American Embassy, Kuwait;
re: VOA/BBC Joint Facility- Approaching Government of Kuwait (4
pages)
02/21/1997
p 1/b(l)
004. cable
American Embassy, Kuwait to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: VOA/BBC Joint Facility- Approaching Government of Kuwait (2
pages)
02/24/1997
Pl/b(1), P5
005. cable
Secretary of State, Washington, D.C. to American Embassy, Kuwait;
re: VOA/BBC Proposal- Confirming No Capital Cost (I page)
02/2511997
P1/b(l)
006. cable
American Embassy, Kuwait to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re:
VOA/BBC Joint Facility- Approaching Government of Kuwait (2
pages)
03/02/1997
p l/b(1)
007. cable
American Embassy, Baku to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re: VOA
Broadcasts Via ANS Radio (2 pages)
03/27/1997
P5
008: cable
American Embassy, Algiers to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: VOA Interview with Prominent Dissident (2 pages)
05113/1997
Pl/b(l)
06/20/1997
P5
11/2071997
Pl/b(l)
009. cable
, American Embassy, Ankara to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re:
VOA/MBC Broadcast of Turkish Islamist Leader Interview (2 pages)
010. cable
American Embassy, Luanda to Secretary Of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: Alleged Death Threat Against VOA Stringer (2 pages)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
NSC Cables (January 1997-December 1998)
OA/Box Number: 520000
FOLDER TITLE:
[0 1/1611997-12/0911997]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0 165-F
. 160
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- 144 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
PI
P2
P3
P4
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
·
b(3) Release would violate a Federal siatu\e [(b)(3) of the FOIA[
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly un~varrantcd invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRA]
Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA]
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA[
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S. C.
. 2201(3).
·--.~····----~--'"-"Q·""·view.ed upon request.
~~·---·
Clinton Pres.idential Library Photocopy
�F:\Cable\Data Source\Cables\CD023\JAN97\MSGS\M2597630.html
Cab 1e
PREC:
CLASS:
IMMEDIATE
LINEl:
UNCLASSIFIED
OAAUZYUW RUEHKIA0690 0311558-UUUU--RHEHNSC.
LINE2:
ZNR UUUUU 'ZZH.
LINE3:
0 311558Z JAN 97
LINE4:
OSRI :
DTG:
I.
FM AMEMBASSY KINSHASA
RUEHKI
311558Z JAN 97
ORIG:
TO:
AMEMBASSY KINSHASA
RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMtDIATE 6730
INFO:
RUEHIA/USIA WASHDC IMMEDIATE 1835
RHEHNSC/NSC WASHDC
VOA AND AED PROPOSAL FOR ZAIRE ELECTIONS PROJECT
SUBJ:
TEXT:
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 KINSHASA 000690
STATE ALSO FOR S/P:MORRISON AND AID
USIA FOR B/VOA COWAN, DILLARD, PIRIO AND AF HULL, CAPLES
AID FOR A/AID ATWOOD, G/EG/DAA WINDSOR, AND BHR/OTI BARTON
12 9 58 : N I A
T'AGS : KDEM PREL EAI D, CG
SUBJECT: VOA AND AED PROPOSAL FOR ZAIRE ELECTIONS PROJECT
E.'· 0 .
REF: KINSHASA 563
1. (U) SUMMARY:
MISSION HAS REVIEWED THE
AID/BHR/OTI-SUPPORTED PROPOSAL BY THE ACADEMY FOR
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (AED) TO PROVIDE MEDIA SUPPORT AS
PART OF THE OVERALL U.S. DEMOCRATIZATION STRATEGY IN ZAIRE.
THE AED PROPOSAL WAS OFFERED IN LIEU OF A PREVIOUS VOA/OTI
INITIATIVE.
WE RECOMMEND AGAINST FURTHER ACTION ON THE AED
PROPOSAL SINCE, IN OUR VIEW, IT WOULD HAVE LIMITED, MARGINAL
EFFECTIVENESS EVEN IF IT WERE SUCCESSFUL.
WE CONTINUE TO
STRONGLY ENCOURAGE FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VOA
PROPOSAL.
END SUMMARY
2.
(U)
TWO PROPOSALS:
MISSION AND WASHINGTON AGENCIES
BEGAN DISCUSSING IN JULY 1996 STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY OF
THE MEDIA AS PART OF OUR DEMOCRATIZATION STRATEGY IN ZAIRE.
DISCUSSIONS RECOGNIZED THE OBSTACLES FOR DEMOCRATIZATION
POSED. BY (A) THE LACK OF ACCESS TO MASS MEDIA BY LARGE
SEGMENTS OF THE POPULATION (BOTH BECAUSE OF LACK OF RADIOS
AND INCOMPLETE BROADCAST COVERAGE IN THE INTERIOR OF ·zAIRE);
THE LOW PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL STANDARDS OF ZAIRIAN
PRINT AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA; AND, (C) THE INABILITY OF ALL
POLITICAL AND SOCIAL GROUPS TO HAVE THEIR VOICE HEARD ON THE
LARGELY GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED ELECTRONIC MEDIA.
VOA AND OTI
OFFICIALS SPENT TEN DAYS IN ZAIRE IN OCTOBER TO DEVELOP A
USG-FUNDED PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THESE OBSTACLES -~ THE MOST
-----------.
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
Page 1 of 4
�....
F:\Cable\Data_Source\Cables\CD023\JAN:97\MSGS\M2597630.html
RECENT VOA PROGRAM DESCRIPTION WAS PREPARED IN JANUARY.
DURING. THE AMBASSADOR'S RECENT TRIP TO WASDINGTON, HE WAS
INFORMED BY OTI JANU~RY 14 THAT OTI WAS INCLINED TO SHIFT
ITS FINANCIAL SUPPORT AWAY FROM THE VOA PROPOSAL TOWARDS A
PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY AED. WE RECEIVED A COPY OF THE AED
PROPOSAL JANUARY 27. WE WERE .DISAPPOINTED INTER ALIA THAT
THE AED PROPOSAL WAS BASED ON ·INACCURATE AND OUT OF DATE
INFORMATION, AS SUMMARIZED IN ITS BACKGROUND SECTI~N.
,.
3.
(U) TWO APPROACHES: BOTH THE VOA AND THE AED·PROPOSALS
TRY TO ADDRESS THE MEDIA OBSTACLES CITED ABOVE, BUT IN
DIFFERENT WAYS:
(A) LAC~ OF ELECTRONIC MEbiA RECEPTION: NEITHER VOA NOR
AED PROPOSE PROVIDING_BROADCAST EQUIPMENT TO ZAIRIAN PRIVATE.
OR PUBLIC RADIO STATIONS AND, HENCE, NO SIGNIFICANT INCREASE
IN ZAIRIAN BROADCAST REACH. BOTH ORGANIZATIONS PROPOSE
SIGNIFICANT LIAISON BETWEEN THEIR PROGRAMS AND ZAIRIAN MEDIA
AS WELL AS SOME TRAINING FOR ZAIRIAN BROADCAST TECHNICIANS.
VOA PROPOSES TO BY-PASS THE LIMITATIONS OF ZAIRIAN
INFRASTRUCTURE BY ESTABLISHING A NETWORK OF STRINGERS WHO
(USING PRIMARILY EXISTING ZAIRIAN CELLULAR PHONE SYSTEMS)
WOULD FILE STORIES WITH A VOA REPRESENTATIVE IN ZAIRE FOR
SUBSEQUENT USE IN VOA BROADCASTS TO ZAIRE. VOA ALSO
PROPOSES GIVING SOME ZAIRIAN STATIONS EQUIPMENT TO RECEIVE
VOA PROGRAMS FOR REBROADCAST OVER LOCAL ZAIRIAN STATIONS.
THE AED PROPOSAL DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO MATCH THE INCREASED
~ROADCAST CAPABILITY OFFERED BY VOA THROUGH THE EXISTING.VOA
NETWORK. AED DOES ATTEMPT TO IN~REASE THE ABILITY OF
ZAIRIAN BROADCASTERS TO COORDINATE AND EXCHANGE STORIES
AMONG THEMSELVES BY PROVIDING A LIMITED NET OF PLANT ONE
SATELLITE TELEPHONE/TRANSMISSION SETS (LINKING UP TO FIVE
LOCAriONS). THIS SYSTEM, HOWEVER, WOULD BE COSTLY TO
OPERATE, AND NOT SUSTAINABLE -- ABSENT CONTINUING EXTERNAL
SUBSIDY. AED ALSO UNDERTAKES TO EXPLORE LOWER-TECH
COORDINATION OPTIONS.
(B) LACK OF TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS: BOTH VOA AND
AED PROPOSE SOME TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR BOTH JOURNALISTS AND
BROADCAST TECHNICIANS. THE SUCCESS OF THE VOA PROGRAM
DEPENDS ON THE QUALITY OF TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT IT PROVIDES
ITS STRINGERS, THE SUCCESS OF THE AED PROPOSAL, WHICH
INCLUDES PROVIDING STATIONS SOME LIMITED EQULPMENT FOR
PREPARING AND EDITING STORIES, WILL LARGELY BE LIMITED TO
THE AREA COVERED BY THE FIVE STATIONS, AND WILL VARY FROM
ONE BROADCAST AREA TO ANOTHER DEPENDING ON THE QUALITY OF
AED'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE STATION AND THE STATION'S
ABILITY/WILLINGNESS TO COORDINATE WITH OTHER STATIONS. AS
NOTED ABOVEi THE VOA PROPOSAL IS MEDIUM-TECH (CELLULAR
PHONES AND SATELLITE DISHES) AND THE AED .PROPOSAL IS
RELATIVELY HIGH-TECH (SATELLITE PHONE/TRANSMISSION SETS).
AT THE END OF THEIR PROJECTS, THE VOA STRINGER NETWORK WOULD
LIKELY BE DISBANDED. ZAIRIAN BROADCASTERS WHO RECEIVE
DISHES WILL HAVE A PERMANENT, NO-COST CAPABILITY TO
REBROADCAST VOA REPORTING. AT THE END OF THE AED PROJECT,
ZAIRIAN BROADCASTERS (OR AT LEAST FIVE OF THEM)
THEORETICALLY WILL HAVE THE TECHNICAL ABILITY TO MAINTAIN A
SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER DEGREE OF INTER-REGIONAL NEWS
····-·······-··---------
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
Page 2 of4
�F:\Cable\Data_ Source\Cables\CD023\JAN,97\MSGS\M2597 630.html
COORDINATION.
THIS CAPABILITY, HOWEVER, WILL BE MAINTAINED
ONLY TO THE EXTENT THE STATIONS ARE ABLE TO ASSUME THE
MAINTENANCE AND HIGH USER CHARGES FOR THE EQUIPMENT.
THERE
IS NOTHING TO SUGGEST THIS WILL BE THE CASE.
(C)
LACK OF VOICE: VOA PROPOSES INCREASED ZAIRIAN
UNCLAS SECTION 02 OF 02 KINSHASA 000690
STATE ALSO FOR S/P:MORRISON AND AID
USIA FOR B/VOA COWAN, DILLARD, PIRIO AND AF HULL, CAPLES
AID FOR A/AID ATWOOD, G/EG/DAA WINDSOR, AND BHR/OTI BARTON
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KDEM PREL EAID, CG
SUBJECT: VOA AND AED PROPOSAL FOR ZAIRE ELECTIONS PROJECT
REPORTING -- FOR REBROADCAST TQ ZAIRE ~- INCLUDING STRAIGHT
NEWS AS WELL A TOPICAL AND ROUND-TABLE PIECES GIVING
ZAIRIANS OF ALL POLITICAL VIEWS A VOICE. AED PROPOSES TO
START FIRST BY PROVIDING LOCAL BROADCASTERS WITH
"OFF-THE-SHELF" PIECES WHICH CAN BE USED TO PROMOTE
DEMOCRATIZATION.
LATER, THROUGH TRAINING AND SOME
EQUIPMENT, AED WILL PROVIDE LOCAL BROADCASTERS INCREASED
AED PROPOSES
CAPABILITY TO CREATE THEIR OWN PROGRAMMING.
WORKING THROUGH WHAT REMAINS OF THE GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED
EXISTING RADIO NETWORK.
THE EXTENT TO WHICH OPPOSITION
YIEWPOINTS ARE GIVEN A VOICE WOULD BE SUBJECT, FOR THE MOST
PART, TO GOVERNMENT CONTROL.
4.
(U)
VOA HAS IMMEDIATE IMPACT, AED DOES NOT:
IN
COMPARING THE DIFFERING APPROACHES OF THE VOA AND AED
PROPOSALS, MISSION BELIEVES ONLY THE VOA PROPOSAL CAN HAVE A
SIGNIFICANT EFFECT IN BRINGING ABOUT COMPLETION OF THE
MUCH-PROLONGED ZAIRIAN DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION. VOA COMES IN
WITH AN EXISTING AUDIENCE, A REPUTATION AND THE ABILITY TO
IMMEDIATELY INCREASE THE FLOW OF BALANCED NEWS ON ZAIRE.
THE AED PROPOSAL IS STRUCTURAL IN APPROACH:
IT WORKS .WITH
THE TRADITIONAL GOVERNMENT BROADCAST INFRASTRUCTURE SEEKING
TO INCREASE CAPABILITY.
IT IS HIGHLY APT TO RUN INTO THE
ENVIRONMENTAL, BUREAUCRATIC AND POLITICAL OBSTACLES THAT
MAKE WORKING WITH THE GOZ A LONG AND FRUSTRATING PROCESS.
IN ITS PRESENT FORM, AED'S PROPOSAL RESTS HEAVILY ON HIGH
TECH EQUIPMENT WHICH COSTS $3/MINUTE TO USE -- THIS WIL.L
LAST NO LONGER THAN AED - OR THE USG - PAYS FOR IT.
5.
(U)
EYE ON THE MISSION: OUR NUMBER ONE OBJECTIVE IN
ZAIRE IN 1997 IS TO COMPLETE THE DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION
THROUGH ELECTIONS.
TO THE DEGREE THAT INCREASED LOCAL
ACCESS TO MEDIA AND.RADIO COVERAGE OF BALANCED NEWS AND.
DIVERSE POINTS OF VIEW CAN PROMOTE THAT OBJECTIVE, WE
SUPPORT THE INVESTMENT OF USG FUNDS AND THE ALLOCATION OF
.
.
OUR LIMITED PERSONNEL RESOURCES FOR A MEDIA SUPPORT
PROGRAM. WE ARE NOT ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT A MEDIA SUPPORT .
'
PROGRAM THAT WILL NOT HAVE A TIMELY, APPRECIABLE IMPACT ON
OUR OBJECTIVES.
THE VOA PROPOSAL CAN HAVE AN IMMEDIATE
IMPACT AND WILL BE WELL RECEIVED.
WE SUPPORT IT AND IT.
SHOULD BE PURSUED.
WE ARE NOT INTERESTED IN PURSUING THE
AED PROPOSAL AND WILL NOT SUPPORT IT.
'
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
Page 3 of 4
�F:\Cable\Data .Source\Cables\CD023\JAN97\MSGS\M2597630.html
Page 4 of4
SIMPSON.
SECT:
SECTION: 01 OF 02
<ASECT>SECTION: 02 OF 02
SSN:
0690 '
<ASSN;>0690
TOR:
970131.110632 M2597630
I.
<ATOR>970131110645 M2597631
',,
. DIST:
SIT: BARKS-RUGGLES BEERS JORDAN LORIN MALLEY MCCARTHY MCCORMICK ORR RAGAN
.RICE SCHWARTZ
SIT: NSC
:t'
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�:F:\Cable\Data_Source\Cables\CD023\FEB,97\MSGS\M2603670.html .
Cab 1e
PREC:
CLASS:
LINEl:
ROUTINE
',
UNCLASSIFIED
RAAUZYUW RUEHAKA1327 0360753-UUUU--RHEHAAX.
i•l
LINE2:
LINE3:
LINE4:
OSRI :
DTG:
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 0507 53Z FEB 97 .
FM AMEMBASSY ANKARA .
RUEHAK
050753Z FEB 97
ORIG:
·TO:
AMEMBASSY ANKARA
INFO:
RUEHIA/USIA WASHDC 5717
RUEHDA/AMCONSUL ADANA 7845
RUEHIT/AMCONSUL ISTANBUL 0281
SUBJ:
RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 1198
NSDD 38 -- OPENING VOA BUREAU IN ANKARA
TEXT:
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 04 ANKARA 001327
STATE FOR M/P BILL DUFFY; VOA FOR ACTING DIRECTOR ALAN HElL
E.O. 12958:
N/A
TAGS: AMGT, AODE, PREL, TU
SUBJECT: NSDD .38 -- OPENING VOA BUREAU IN ANKARA
REF:
(A) USIA 65,
(B) STATE 9057,
(C) ANKARA 1086
1.
EMBASSY ANKARA WOULD ACCEPT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A 2-PERSON
VOA OFFICE IN ANKARA. WE BELIEVE THE OFFICE COULD HELP PROVIDE
MORE BALANCED VOA REPORTING ON TURKEY AS WELL AS A CONVENIENT
PLATFORM FOR REPORTING ON THE CENTRAL ASIAN REPUBLICS.
2. WE DO, HOWEVER, HAVE SEVERAL IMPORTANT PRECONDITIONS FOR
NSDD-38 APPROVAL.
BECAUSE OF THE HIGH TERRORIST THREAT HERE, THE
VOA CORRESPONDENT (AS WELL AS ALL OTHER OFFICIAL AMERICANS)
MUST/MUST LIVE IN EMBASSY HOUSIN~, WHICH IS PROTECTED BY SECURIT~
UPGRADES, INCLUDING 24-HOUR GUARD PROTECTION.
IN ADDITION, THE
VOA OFFICE MUST/MUST BE LOCATED IN THE EMBASSY COMPLEX HERE,
WHICH IS ADEQUATELY (I.E., HEAVILY) PROTECTED.
FINALLY, THE VOA
CORRESPONDENT WOULD BE SUBJECT TO THE SAME IN-COUNTRY TRAVEL
RESTRICTIONS AS OTHER OFFICIAL AMERICANS:
TRAVEL TO .CERTAIN
PROVINCES IN SOUTHEASTERN TURKEY IS PERMITTED ONLY WITH RSO'S
APPROVAL ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS, AS SECURITY CONDITIONS WARRANT.
WE REALIZE THAT THESE PRECONDITIONS MAY MAKE ANKARA A LESS
DESIRABLE LOCATION FOR VOA, BUT THE HIGH SECURITY THREAT HERE
REQUIRES THESE PRECONDITIONS.
3.
IF VOA AGREES TO THESE PRECONDITIONS, THE CHIEF OF MISSION IS
PREPARED TO GRANT NSDD 38 AUTHORITY TO CREATE THE 2-PERSON VOA
OFFICE IN ANKARA AND PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AS OUTLINED
BEFORE ESTABLISHING THIS OFFICE,
IN THE PARAGRAPHS BELOW.
HOWEVER, WE WOULD DISCUSS THE VOA OFFICE GOALS WITH RELEVANT
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
Page l of7
�'F: \Cable\Data_Source\Cables\CD023\FEB,97\MS GS \M2603 670 .html
Page 2 of7
\.
TURKISH AUTHORITIES TO HELP ENSURE VOA'S SUCCESS HERE.
4.
HOUSING
AS STATED ABOVE, POST POLICY, REPEATEDLY CONFIRMED BY THE POST
EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE, REQUIRES THAT ALL USG PERSONNEL IN
ANKARA LIVE IN USG HOUSING.
FOR SECURITY AND OPERATIONAL REASONS
IN THIS HIGH-TERRORI$T-THREAT POST, WE RENT ENTIRE BUILDINGS .THAT
ARE THEN GIVEN 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL GUARD SERVICE.
THE VOA
~ORRESPONDENT'S HOUSING WILL BE ASSIG~ED BY THE MISSION HOUSING
BOARD IN ANKARA.
THE SELECTION OF HOUSING WILL BE BASED ON
FAMILY SIZE AND EMPLOYEE GRADE LEVEL, CONSISTENT WITH POST.
HOUSING POLICIES.
THE CHARGES FOR HOUSING WILL BE BASED ON
ACTUAL COSTS OF THE ASSIGNED UNIT.
THE ANNUAL COSTS OF.AN
APARTMENT RANGES FROM $6,800 TO $32,700 DEPENDING UPON THE
SPECIFIC APARTMENT ASSIGNED AND BASED ON CURRENT EXCHANGE RATES.
THE COSTS COULD INCREASE IF THE LEASE HAS TO BE RENEGOTIATED WITH
THE LANDLORD DURING THE TENANTS' TOUR.
PAYMENT FOR HOUSING IS
REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY.
ONCE HOUSING IS ASSIGNED, VOA WILL
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR RENT PAYMENTS UNTIL SUCH TIME AS AN APARTMENT
IS REASSIGNED BY THE HOUSING BOARD TO ANOTHER USG EMPLOYEE.
APARTMENTS USE 220V/50 CYCLE ELECTRICITY.
5. · RESIDENTIAL FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES
THE MISSION CAN PROVIDE NEW RESIDENTIAL FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES
]\T .COTS-- TYPICALLY $25,000- $30,000.
THIS WOULD INCLUDE
THREE BEDROOMS OF FURNITURE, LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM AND DEN··
SETS, AND APPLIANCES INCLUDING REFRIGERATOR, FREEZER, STOVE,
WASHING MACHINE AND DRYER.
ONLY BEDROOMS HAVE WALL-TO-WALL
CARPETING.
(NOTE: MICROWAVE, DISHWASHER, TOASTER, TV, STEREO
AND VACUUM CLEANER WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.)
PAYMENT FOR FURNITURE
AND APPLIANCES IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY.
THE EMBASSY WILL
ASSIST THE TENANT IN SELLING THE FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES.AND
RETURN THE PROCEEDS TO VOA AT THE END OF THE. TENANT'S TOUR.
THE
EMBASSY WILL ALSO PROVIDE A "WELCOME KIT" CONSISTING OF KITCHEN
PLATES, GLASSES, UTENSILS, AND BED LINEN FROM THE DATE OF
OCCUPANCY OF THE APARTMENT UNTIL THE ARRIVAL OF THE TENANT'S
HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS.
6.
• -
RESIDENTIAL GUARD SERVICES
BECAUSE OF THE HIGH TERRORIST THREAT IN TURKEY, THE MISSION'S
EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE REQUIRES RESIDENTIAL GUARDS 24 HOURS A
DAY AT ALL U.S. GOVERNMENT RESIDENCES.
IN ADDITION, THERE ARE
ROVING MOTOR PATROLS WHICH CANVAS NEIGHBORHOODS WHERE RESIDENCES
ARE LOCATED, 24 HOURS A DAY.
BILLS FOR ACTUAL GUARD SERVICES
WILL BE BASED ON A SHARE OF ACTUAL COSTS BASED UPON THE NUMBER OF
APARTMENTS IN THE BUILDING WHERE THE ASSIGNED APARTMENT IS
LOCATED.
THE GUARD BILL WILL BE SENT TO THE VOA:OFFICE AT THE
END OF EACH QUARTER, EXCEPT FOR THE LAST QUARTER OF THE FISCAL
YEAR (JULY - SEPTEMBER) WHICH WILL BE BILLED IN ADVANCE.
THE
ACTUAL COSTS OF GUARD SERVICES FOR AN APARTMENT WILL ALSO BE
BASED ON THE DATE OF OCCUPANCY AND WILL RANGE FROM $12,000 TO
$20,000 PER ANNUM DEPENDING ON THE APARTMENT BUILDING THAT VOA
OCCUPIES, CURRENT EXCHANGE RATES AND CURRENT GUARD SALARY RATES.
BECAUSE THE GUARDS ARE PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACT (PSC) EMPLOYEES,
ANY FUTURE SALARY INCREASED APPROVED BY MISSION MANAGEMENT WILL
··------·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
I,
�'F:\Cable\Data_ Source\Cables\CD023\FEB,97\MSGS\M2603670.html
DIRECTLY IMPACT BILLINGS TO THE TENANT.
7.
HOUSING MAKE READY
TYPICALLY~ APARTMENTS NEED MINOR REPAIRS BEFORE NEW TENANTS CAN
MOVE IN. THESE. REPAI·RS MAY INCLUDE PAINTING, REFINISHING OF
UNCLAS SECTION 02 OF 04 ANKARA 001327
\,·
...
STATE FOR M/P BILL DdFFY; VOA FOR ACTING DIRECTOR ALAN ~EIL
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AMGT, AODE, PREL, TU
SUBJECT: NSDD 38 -- OPENING VOA BUREAU IN ANKARA
HARDWOOD FLOORS AND OTHER MINOR ALTERATIONS. THE AVERAGE COST OF
THESE REPAIRS IS ABOUT. $2,500 WHICH IS CHARGED TO THE AGENCY OF
THE INCOMING TENANT. PAYMENT IS REQUIRED BEFORE OCCUPANCY OF THE
.APARTMENT.
8.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF RESIDENCES/FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES
PARTS AND SUPPLIES USED IN REPAIR OF HOUSING FIXTURES, FURNITURE
AND APPLIANCES THAT OCCUR AFTER OCCUPANCY WILL' BE DIRECT-BILLED.
TO VOA, AS WILL REPAIRS PERFORMED BY COMMERCIAL SERVICEMEN.
9.
TELEPHONE EXPENSES AND UTILITIES
THE VOA CORRESPONDENT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PAYMENT OF ALL
TELEPHONE BILLS FOR HIS/HER RESIDENCE. THOSE BILLS WILL BE
DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO THE VOA CORRESPONDENT'S HOME ADDRESS EACH
MONTH BY PTT. PAYMENT OF BILLS CAN BE MADE DIRECTLY TO PTT OR,
ALTERNATIVELY, TO THE EMPLOYEE RECREATION ASSOCIATION LOCATED ON
THE EMBASSY COMPOUND FOR A NOMINAL SERVICE CHARGE. UTILITY BILLS
FOR RESIDENTIAL HEATING, FUEL, ELECTRICITY, AND WATER WILL BE
BILLED TO THE VOA OFFICE BY THE EMBASSY EACH MONTH. SINCE THE
UTILITIES ARE IN THE NAME OF TH~ AMERICAN EMBASSY, THE EMBASSY
WILL MAKE DIRECT PAYMENT TO THE UTILITY COMPANIES. THE EMBASSY
REQUIRES REIMBURSEMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FROM VOA AFTER PAYMENT
OF THE UTILITIES BILLS. TOTAL UTILITIES NORMALLY COST ABOUT
$1,000 PER YEAR PER APARTMENT BASED ON CURRENT EXCHANGE RATES.
10.
ARMED FORCES NETWORK (AFN) AND CABLE TV
TENANTS OF EMBASSY APARTMENTS RECEIVE AFN (NTSC TV COMPATIBLE)
FOR WHICH THEY MUST PAY A SEMIANNUAL MAINTENANCE FEE, CURRENTLY
$30. THE TENANT MAY ALSO SUBSCRIBE TO PTT CABLE TV WHICH OFFERS
CNN, BBC, NBC SUPERCHANNEL, MTV AND ASSORTED TURKISH, ITALIAN,
FRENCH, GERMAN AND SPANISH CHANNELS (PAL OR MULTI-SYSTEM TV
REQUIRED) . INSTALLATION CHARGES FOR .THESE PTT CABLE SERVICES
VARY BUT AVERAGE ABOUT $100. THE MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION CHARGE IS
CURRENTLY ABOUT $5. PTT WILL SEND MONTHLY BILLS DIRECTLY TO HOME
ADDRESSES AND PAYMENT CAN BE MADE DIRECTLY TO PTT OR TO THE
EMPLOYEE RECREATION ASSOCIATION (FOR A NOMINAL FEE).
11.
VOA OFFICE SPACE
12 FAH 5, PHYSICAL SECURITY FOR VOA CORRESPONDENTS SECTION L.56
STATES THAT "SECURITY REQUIREMENTS SHOULD BE MINIMAL AND HANDLED
Clinton Pres.idential Library Photocopy
Page 3 of7
�.---------------------------------------------------------
"F:\Cable\Data_Source\Cables\CD023\FEB97\MSGS\M2603670.html
ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS COMMENSURATE WITH THE THREAT." THE.
SECURITY THREAT IN" TURKEY IS HIGH AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
ESTABLISHED BY THIS MISSION TO COUNTER THAT THREAT WILL NOT BE
WAIVED FOR USG EMPLOYEES HERE.
THIS IS KEY AND NON-NEGOTIABLE.
USG AMERICAN AND FSN EMPLOYEES WILL NOT BE.AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN
AN,OFF-COMPOUND SITE THAT DOES NOT MEET SECURITY STANDARDS (E.G.,
PHYSICAL, PROCEDURAL, GUARD COVERAGE) FOR A HIGH-TERRORIST-THREAT
LOCATION. A VOA OFFIC~·OUTSIDE THE EMBASSY'S PROTECTIVE UMBRELLA
WOULD BE PLACED AT AN UNACCEPTABLE RISK AND WOULD BECOME A
TEMPTING SOFT TARGET FOR THE ANTI-U.S. TERRORIST GROUPS HERE.
THEREFORE, WE PROPOSE THAT THE VOA OFFICE IN ANKARA BE
ESTABLISHED IN THE USIS BUILDING, WHICH IS PART OF THE PRQTECTED
EMBASSY COMPLEX IN ANKARA.
12.
SECURITY
THE VOA CORRESPONDENT WILL BE GRANTED FULL UNESCORTED ACCESS TO
EMBASSY FACILITIES ONCE TOP-SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCES HAVE BEEN
VERIFIED BY EMBASSY SECURITY PERSONNEL.
THE VOA CORRESPONDENT
AND HIS/HER FAMILY MEMBERS WILL BE ADDED TO THE EMBASSY ROSTER OF
AMERICANS LIVING IN COUNTRY AND WILL BECOME PART OF THE EMBASSY'S
"EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM," AN ALERT SYSTEM IN CASE OF.
NATURAL DISASTERS AND/OR CIVIL STRIFE IN COUNTRY.
13.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT COSTS
WE ESTIMATE THAT COSTS FOR GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT BY THE
EMBASSY WILL BE APPROXIMATELY $27,380 PER ANNUM (BASED ON FY 1997
ESTIMATES).
THIS INCLUDES COSTS FOR STAFF TIME IN PERSONNEL,
BUDGET AND FISCAL, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, MAIL AND
MESSENGER SERVICES AND HEALTH SERVICES.
SEE CHART AT PARA 21 FOR
A DETAILED BREAKDOWN OF ESTIMATED COSTS ACCORDING TO ICASS
CALCULATIONS.
THESE COSTS ARE IN ADDITION TO THOSE IN PARAS 4 10 ABOVE AND PARAS 20 AND 21 BELOW.
14.
PERSONNEL SERVICES
WE UNDERSTAND THAT THE VOA CORRESPONDENT WILL NOT HAVE OR SEEK
IF SO, THE EMBASSY CANNOT GRANT THE
DIPLOMATIC STATUS IN TURKEY.
CORRESPONDENT AND HIS/HER FAMILY ACCESS TO THE MILITARY AAFES
SHOPPETTE IN ANKARA.
ONCE THE VOA CORRESPONDENT ARRIVES IN
ANKARA, THE EMBASSY'S PERSONNEL OFFICE WILL FORMALLY NOTIFY THE
TURKISH MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND OBTAIN APPROPRIATE
TURKISH ID CARDS.
THE VOA CORRESPONDENT WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED
VAT EXEMPTION OR OTHER PRIVILEGES WHICH ARE GRANTED BASED UPON
DIPLOMATIC STATUS.
OTHER PERSONNEL SERVICES, INCLUDING
EMPLOYMENT OF LOCAL STAFF, ARE DEPENDENT ON VOA'S NEEDS AND
UNCLAS SECTION 03 OF 04 ANKARA 001327
STATE FOR M/P BILL DUFFY; VOA FOR ACTING DIRECTOR ALAN HEIL
E.d. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AMGT, AODE, PREL, TU
SUBJECT: NSDD 38 -- OPENING VOA BUREAU IN ANKARA
CONCLUSION OF RELEVANT ICASS AGREEMENTS.
15.
VISAS
f7c1""' ._..
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
Page 4 of7
�'F:\Cable\Data_ Source\Cables\CD023\FEB,97\MSGS\M2603670.html
SINCE THE VOA CORRESPONDENT WILL NOT HAVE DIPLOMATIC STATUS, S/HE
MUST APPLY. FOR APPROPRIATE VISAS FROM THE TURKISH EMBASSY IN
WASHINGTON BEFORE ARRIVAL IN ANKARA. PERSONNEL ARRIVING IN
-.TURKEY ON OFFICIAL (RED) OR DIPLOMATIC (BLACK) PASSPORTS CANNOT
OBTAIN VISAS AT PORTS OF ENTRY IN TURKEY.
I.
16.
HEALTH SERVICES
THE VOA CORRESPONDENT AND HIS/HER FAMILY MEMBERS WILL BE ENTITLED
ACCESS TO THE EMBASSY HEALTH UNIT LOCATED ON THE EMBASSY
COMPOUND. HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDE ACCESS TO CONSULTATION WITH .
NURSE PRACTITIONER AND NURSING STAFF AT THE EMBASSY, CONSULTATION
WITH THE REGIONAL STATE DEPARTMENT PHYSICIAN AND REGIONAL
PSYCHIATRIST DURING THEIR PERIODIC VISITS TO POST AND FREE
VACCINATIONS WHEN REQUIRED AS A RESULT OF BEING ASSIGNED TO
TURKEY. · THE HEALTH UNIT ISSUES AND CHARGES FOR OTHER
.· VACCINATIONS AND MEDICATIONS. SOME MEDICAL CASES ARE REFERRED TO
'EMBASSY LIAISON PHYSICIANS. THE VOA CORRESPONDENT IS RESPONSIBLE
_FOR ANY BILLS FROM OUTSIDE PHYSICIANS. COSTS FOR MEDICAL
1
EVACUATION FROM POST, IF RECOMMENDED BY THE EMBASSY MEDICAL
' STAFF, ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE VOA CORRESPONDENT. COSTS
FOR HEALTH SERVICES ARE INCLUDED IN THE ESTIMATED ADMINISTRATIVE
CHARGES IN PARA 13 ABOVE AND THE CHART IN PARA 21 BELOW.
17.
CHECK CASHING
THE VOA CORRESPONDENT, AS WELL AS HIS/HER FAMILY MEMBERS, WILL BE
AUTHORIZED TO CASH CHECKS UP TO $1,500 PER DAY AT THE DISBANK
CASHIER'S OFFICE, LOCATED ON THE EMBASSY COMPOUND.
18.
APO, MAIL AND DIPLOMATIC POUCH SERVICES
THE -VOA CORRESPONDENT WILL HAVE ACCESS TO APO AND POUCHING
FACILITIES LOCATED. ON THE EMBASSY COMPOUND AND WILL BE ALLOWED TO
MAIL LETTERS AND PACKAGES. THE VOA CORRESPONDENT AND HIS/HER
FAMILY MEMBERS MAY ALSO RECEIVE INCOMING MAIL THROUGH THE APO.
19.
EMPLOYEE RECREATION ASSOCIATION
THE VOA CORRESPONDENT AND HIS/HER FAMILY MEMBERS ASSIGNED TO
ANKARA WILL HAVE ACCESS TO ACTIVITIES HOSTED BY THE EMPLOYEE
RECREATION ASSOCIATION (ERA) AND TO FACILITIES MANAGED BY THEM,
SUCH AS THE ERA STORE (EXCEPT FOR DUTY-FREE ITEMS IF THE VOA
CORRESPONDENT DOES NOT HAVE DIPLOMATIC STATUS), THE ERA VIDEO
COLLECTION, THE ERA CAFETERIA, CAR WASHING, TENNIS COURTS AND THE
AMBASSADOR'S SWIMMING POOL. THERE ARE FEES FOR THE USE OF VIDEOS
AND THE TENNIS COURTS.
20.
START-UP COSTS
BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS
AND COSTS OF PREPARING FOR THE ARRIVAL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW
OFFICE IN ANKARA, THE MISSION ICASS COUNCIL IS NOW CONSIDERING A
PROPOSAL THAT EACH NEW AGENCY MUST PAY A ONE-TIME START-UP FEE TO
HELP DEFRAY THESE COSTS .. UNDER THIS PROPOSAL, THE ONE-TIME FEE
FOR VOA WOULD BE $20,600.
·------..:.
__
Clinton Pres'idential Library Photocopy
·Page 5 of7
�- - - - - - -
-----
Page 6 of7
··'F: \Cable\Data_Source \Cables\CD023\FEB1
97\MS GS\M2603 670 .html
21.
BELOW IS A CHART OF ESTIMATED ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT COSTS
ACCORDING Td ICASS BUDGET PROJECTIONS: ~
EST. ANNUAL
WORKLOAD
SERVICE
AMERICAN PERSONNEL
.3
SERVICES
1
LOCALLY EMPLOYED STAFF
1
BUDGETS AND FIN PLANS
30
ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS
1
PAYROLL
25
VOUCHERING.
25
CASHIERING
1
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
2
ADMIN SUPPLY
PROCUREMENT
5
4
SHIPPING AND CUSTOMS
1
LEASING
5
TRAVEL
2,000
RESIDENTIAL BLDG OPS
200
OFFICE SPACE
30
POUCHING
1.
MAIL
2
TELEPHONE SWITCHBOARD
1
BASIC PACKAGE
2
HEALTH
H
200
LOCAL GUARDS
1
SECURITY
1
CLO
UNCLAS SECTION 04 OF 04 ANKARA 001327
TOTAL
COSTS
UNIT
COST
~$1, 359
·'$ . 311
$1,357
$
6
$
45
$
19
$
17
$2,642
$ 745
$ 233
$ 603
$ 466
$ 17 3 :
$
$
'$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2
4
4
723
683
607
833
5
393
164
408
$
311
$
$ 1,357
$
180
45
$
475
$
$ . 425
$ 2,642
$
745
$ 1,165
$ 2,412
466
$
865
$
$ 4,000
BOO
$
120
$
723
$
$ 1,366
607
$
$ 1,666'
$ 1;000.
$
393
164
$
STATE FOR M/P BILL DUFFY; VOA FOR ACTING DIRECTOR ALAN HEIL
E.O. '12958:
N/A
TAGS: AMGT, AODE, PREL, TU
SUBJECT: NSDD 38 -- OPENING VOA BUREAU IN ANKARA
OVERHEAD (INDIRECT
VEHICLE SUPPORT)
ICASS REDISTRIBUTION
$
700
$ 3,600
TOTAL
$27,380
22.
IF .THE AFOREMENTIONED CONDITIONS (AS WELL AS ANY CONDITIONS
LEVIED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT IN WASHINGTON) ARE ACCEPTABLE TO
VOA, THE CHIEF OF MISSION IS PREPARED TO GRANT NSDD-38 APPROVAL
TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A TWO-PERSON (ONE AMERICAN, ONE
LOCAL) VOA OFFICE IN ANKARA.
GROSSMAN
. SECT:
SSN:
SECTION: 01 OF
<ASECT>SECTION:
<ASECT>SECTION:
<ASECT>SECTION:
1327
<ASSN>1327
<ASSN>1327
·--------Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
04
02 OF 04
03 OF 04
04 OF 04
�.
.
~F:\Cable\Data- Sourte\Cables\CD023\FEB~7\MSGS\M2603670.html
.
.
<"SSN>l327
TOR:
970205031621 M2603670
<"TOR>970205031753 M2603673
<"TOR>9702D5031706 M2603671
<"TOR>970205031707-M2603672
i
DIST:
SIT: NSC
I
.'
\,
,.,
-
IClinton Presidential Li'b:ar;~~:~o-;:'py_
Page 7 of7
�·· F:\Cable\Data- Source\Cables\CD024\mar97\msgs\M2685865 .html
.
. .
Page 1 of2
.Cable
PREC:
CLASS:
\.
. LINEl:
LINE2:
•'
.!
LINE3:
LINE4:
OSRI:
DTG:
ROUTINE
UNCLASSIFIED
RAAUZYUW RUEHKBA0861 0860714-UUUU--RHEHAAX.
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 270714Z MAR 97
FM AMEMBASSY BAKU
RUEHKB
270714Z MAR 97
ORIG:
·To:
AMEMBASSY BAKU
RUEHIA/USIA WASHDC 5830
RUEHC/SECSTA\E WASHDC 2480
INFO:
SUBJ:
/Ill
VOA BROADCASTS VIA ANS RADIO
TEXT:
UNCLAS BAKU 000861
USIA
FOR B/N:WBELL; B/VOA/N:IDAHIYAT; EEN:SHOVANEC
STATE FOR S/NIS
E.O. 1295x: N/A
SUBJECT: VOA BROADCASTS VIA ANS RADIO
1. SINCE MARCH 15, 1994, _THE PRIVATE ANS RADIO STATION
IN BAKU HAS PROVIDED FREE-OF-CHARGE REBROADCAST OF THE
DAILY VOA AZERBAIJANI PROGRAM, AND AT LEAST TWO HOURS
DAILY OF VOA EUROPE PROGRAMS.
THIS AGREEMENT, RENEWED
IN 1996, WAS IN EXCHANGE FOR EQUIPMENT THAT HAS BEEN
PROVIDED BY USIA/IBB.
2. ANS OWNER VAHIT NAXIS HAS NOW PROPOSED TO RENEW THE
CONTRACT FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR IN EXCHANGE FOR TRAINING
PROGRAMS FOR FOUR ANS PERSONNEL: ONE EACH IN RADIO, TV,
PRESS, AND MANAGEMENT/MARKETING.
3 .. ANS HAS SOLD TIME TO BBC FOR ONE AND A HALF HOURS OF
BROADCASTING DAILY.
THIS MEANS THAT TIME REMAINING FOR
REBROADC~ST OF VOA PROGRAMS IS LIMITED.
THE 10:30-11:00
PM SLOT EARLIER USED FOR THE VOA AZERBAIJANI PROGRAM IS
NO LONGER AVAILABLE, BECAUSE ANS SOLD THE 10:00-11:00 PM
HOUR TO BBC.
BBC HAS ALSO PURCHASED THE 7:00-7:30 AM
SLOT. THE VOA AZERBAIJANI PROGRAM IS NOW REBROADCAST
BEGINING AT 11:00 PM, AND THE VOA EUROPE PROGRAM AT
3:00-5:00 AM.
NAXIS TOLD USIS THAT VOA CAN PROPOSE
ALTERNATE TIMES FOR THE AZERBAIJANI PROGRAM: FOR
EXAMPLE, THE 7:30-8:00 AM SLOT, WHICH WE BELIEVE WOULD
ATTRACT A MUCH WIDER AUDIENCE IN AZERBAIJAN THAN THE
CURRENT 11:00 PM SLOT.
- --·-~~--~
··------
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
.......... ,
�F:\Cable\Data- Source\Cables\CD024\mar97\msgs\M2685865.html
\
4. THE VOA AZERBAIJANI PROGRAM IS AN EFFECTIVE MEANS OF
CONVEYING INFORMATION IMPORTANT TO U.S. INTERESTS HERE.
FURTHER, IT IS VERY POPULAR WITH AZERI YOUTH ~- A
SEGMENT OF THg SOCIETY WE ARE TRYING TO REACH. AS ANS
IS THE MOST PROFESSIONAL AND RESPECTED PRIVATE
AEERRAIJANI RROADCASTING ORGANIZATION, WE WOULD LIKE TO ,:
SEE IT CONTINUE TO CARRY THE VOA PROGRAMS. IF POSSIBLE,
WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE USIA/IBB SECURE'A LONGER-TERM
I
CONTRACT FOR VOA PROGRAMS. AS ANS CONTINUES ITS
. EMERGENCE AS A MARKET-BASED STATION, THIS WILL REQUIRE
US TO PAY. WE RECOMMEND THAT VOA BUDGET FOR THIS IN FY
1998. WHILE-THERE ARE ALTERNATIVES TO ANS IN BAKU, THEY
ARE PRORLEMATIC. THE PRIVATE RADIO SARA IS A MUSIC
STATION WHICH OFFERS NO NEWS OR COMMENTARIES. THE
RADIO-TV SARA MANAGEMENT HAS NOT BEEN CONCERNED, AS ANS
HAS, AROUT INTELLECTUAL COPYRIGHT PROTECTION. FSA
SECTION 907 SANCTIONS MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO USE STATE
RADIO FOR VOA.
BROWN
SECT: SECTION: 01 OF 01
SSN: 08 61
TOR:
97 0327031113 M2 6858 65
DIST:
SIT: MATERA RUMER
SIT: NSC
-------;---"
r.;f"t,:~,;---
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
Page 2 of2
�·,
. r •.
F:\Cable\Data- Source\Cables\CD025\]1]"N97\MSGS\M2814032.html
.
Cab 1e.
PREC:
IMMEDIATE
I
I
CLASS:
UNCLASSIFIED
LINEl:
OAAUZYUW RUEHAKA5985 1 711110-UUUUt:--RHEHAAX.
,.,
LINE2:
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
LINE3:
0 201110Z JUN 97
FM AMEMBASSY ANKARA
RUEHAK
201110Z JUN 97
AMEMBASSY ANKARA
RUEHIAIUSIA WASHDC IMMEDIATE 6109
RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 3775
·LINE4:
OSRI :
DTG:
ORIG:
TO:
,.
INFO:
IIII
SUBJ:
VOA/MBC BROADCAST OF TURKISH ISLAMIST LEADER
INTERVIEW
TEXT:
UNCLAS ANKARA 005985
DEPARTMENT FOR P, PA AND EUR
SENSITIVE BUT .UNCLASSIFIED
E.O .. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL, PGOV, TU
SUBJECT: ·voAIMBC BROADCAST OF.TURKISH ISLAMIST LEADER
INTERVIEW
1.
I HAVE JUST LEARNED INFORMALLY THAT VOA PLANS TO
AIR TODAY AN INTERVIEW WITH TURKISH ISLAMIST MINISTER
OF STATE ABDULLAH GUL.
THE PERSONALITY, TOPIC, AND
TIMING COULD HARDLY BE WORSE:
PRESIDENT DEMIREL WILL
ANNOUNCE AT ANY MOMENT HIS CHOICE OF POLITICAL LEADER
TO TRY TO FORM A NEW GOVERNMENT.
(WORSE, AGAIN IF WE
UNDERSTAND CORRECTLY, GUL'S INTERVIEW WOULD BE CARRIED
COURTESY OF THE SAUDI-BACKED MIDEAST BROADCASTING
COMPANY, AT A TIME WHEN THE TURKS SEE A SAUDI HAND IN
PROMOTING THE ISLAMIST POLITICAL AGENDA IN TURKEY.)
2.
SUCH A VOA BROADCAST WOULD PLAY DIRECTLY AND
PROVOCATIVELY INTO .TURKISH DOMESTIC POLITICS TO THE
LASTING HARM OF U.S. INTERESTS IN SUPPORTING TURKIS~
SECULAR DEMOCRACY IN A NON-PARTISAN WAY.
ONE POINT OF
~BACKGROUND CONTEXT:
GUL'S REFAH PARTY AND THE LEADER
OF REFAH'S COALITION PARTNER, DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER
CILLER, REPORTEDLY HAVE BEEN PLAYING SECRETARY
ALBRIGHT'S JUNE 13 PUBLIC COMMENTS IN FORTHRIGHT
DEFENSE OF SECULAR DEMOCRACY AS SOMEHOW ENDORSING HER
AND REFAH'S CONTINUATION IN POWER.
.
.
3.
THIS EMBASSY KNOWS AND RESPECTS GUL AND ALL OTHER
ELECTED TURKISH OFFICIALS OF ALL LEGITIMATE PARTIES.
---
..
Clinton Pres.idential Library Photocopy
Page 1 of2
�F:\Cable\Data_ Source\Cables\CD025\JUN;97\MSGSW2814032.html
. BUT NO MATTER WHAT GUL MIGHT SAY AND NO MATTER WHAT
OTHER SPEAKERS MIGHT _BE ON SUCH A VOA PROGRAM, THE
. TURKISH MILITARY, PRESIDENT,_ AND BODY POLITIC WOULD
SEE SUCH A UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT BROADCAST AS A
DIRECT USG ATTEMPT iO INFLUENCE TURKISH DOMESTIC
POLITICAL:DECISIONS THAT ARE PROPERLY ONLY THEIRS TO
MAKE, AT A CLIMACTIC MOMENT IN THEIR POLITICAL HISTORY
CRISIS. rT WOULD PROVOKE IMMENSE TURKISH RESENTMENT
ON ALL SIDES. ·TURKISH TEMPERS AND EMOTIONS ARE HIGH,
ESPECIALLY ON THE PART OF THE MILITARY. THIS IS NO
TIME FOR VOA TO INTERVIEW ANY TURKISH POLITICIANS,
MUCH LESS ISLAMISTS.
SECT:
SSN:
. TOR:
4. I HOPE OUR INFORMATION IS WRONG. IF IT IS NOT, I
ASK YOU PLEASE TO PREVENT ANY SUCH PROGRAMMING, AT
LEAST THROUGHOUT THE ONGOING TURKISH GOVERNMENT
CRISIS. I ALSO ASK THAT VOA TAKE AN ESPECIALLY-HARD
LOOK AT THE RESULTS IT WISHES TO ACHIEVE WITH ITS
PROGRAMMING ON T.URKEY VS THE LIKELY CONSEQUENCES FOR
THE UNITED STATES OF ANYTHING THAT THE UNITED STATES
GOVERNMtNT SAYS, OR IS UNDERSTOOD TO BE SAYING,
THROUGH THE VOICE OF AMERICA. RICCIARDONE
'
SECTION: 01 OF 01
5985
970620063605- M2814032
DIST:
SIT: PASSDOWN SCHMIDT SUM2
SIT: NSC
PRT: SIT{C2}
..... ·-........._........___
~---~-
.J
Clinton Pres-idential Library Photocopy
. Page 2 of2
�,Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
·
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
Clinton Library
DATE
SUBJECTfriTLE
RESTRICTION
001. cable
USIA, Washington, D.C. to American Embassy, Addis Ababa; re:
VOA Foreign Language Service (2 pages)
01/07/1998
Pllb(l)
002. cable
American Embassy, Addis Ababa to USIA, Washington, D.C.; re:
· Worldnet Interactive Broadcast ofVOA Symposium· (2 pages)
02/04/1998
P5
003. cable
American Embassy, Lusaka to Secretary ofState, Washington; D.C.;
re: VOA Story on UNIT A Bases- Comment (2 pages)
02/04/1998
p 1/b( 1)
004. cable
Secretary of State, Washington, D.C. to American Embassy, Beijing;
re: VOA Staffing in Beijing & Shanghai (I page)
04/10/1998
Pllb(l)
005. cable
American Embassy, Addis Ababa to Secretary of State, Washington,
D.C.; re: VOA Correspondent Interviews Eritrean Prisoners (3 pages)
06/03/1998
Pllb(1)
006. cable
re: Cable Concerning Sri Lanka (3 pages)
06/25/1998
P1/b(l)
007. cable
American Embassy, Ankara to Secretary of State, Washington, D.C.;
re: V_OA as Mouthpiece for Terrorist Leader (2 pages)
12/2411998
P5
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
NSC Cables (January 1997-December 1998)
OA/Box Number:
520000
FOLDER TITLE:
[12119/1997-12/2411998]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F
. 161
RESTRICTION CODES ·
Presidential Records Act- [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of hi formation Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
PI
P2
PJ
P4
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
b(J) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(J) of the FOIA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwar:ranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement·
purposes l(b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regula.tion· of
fimincial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological oi· geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRA]
Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
Relea,se would violate a Federal statute [(a)(J) of the PRA]
Relea~e would disclose trade secrets or c,onfidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA] ·
PS Release would disclose· confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA]
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
_)20!(3).
.
•
·-------~ ........ n.n .r.pqtiest.·
.!
~ '
I.
1
.
.,
....
~:;,,,__.. .
~Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�.-----------------------;--------
·· ..
F:\Cable\Data_ Source\Cables\CD029\FE898\MSGS\M313353 7.html
Page 1 of2
Cab 1e
PREC:
CLASS:
'LINEl:
\,
I,
ROUTINE
UNCLASSIFIED
RAAUZYUW RUEHDSA0823 0350554-UUUU--RHEHAAX.
LINE2:
)
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
LINE3:
'
R 0405542 FEB 98
LINE4:
OSRI:
DTG:
ORIG:
TO:
INFO:
SUBJ:
I·.
FM AMEMBASSY ADDIS ABABA
RUEHDS
040554Z FEB 98
AMEMBASSY ADDIS ABABA
RUEHIA/USIA WASHDC 2702
RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 6260
WORLDNET INTERACTIVE BROADCAST OF VOA SYMPOSIUM,
MARCH 5, 1400-1600 UTC
TEXT:
UNCLAS ADDIS ABABA 000823
\
USIA
USIA FOR B/TVWPF (PADDEN), B/TVP, B/VOA/A, AF (ANDRESEN)
SECSTATE FOR AF/E
E.O. 129S8:N/A
SUBJECT: WORLDNET INTERACTIVE BROADCAST OF VOA SYMPOSIUM,
MARCH 5, 1400-1600 UTC
REF: USIA 1999
1.
POST BELIEVES SUBJECT WORLDNET INTERACTIVE
PARTICIPATION WOULD COMPLEMENT WELL OUR RECENT AND
PROSPECTIVE ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE TRADE AND INVESTMENT IN
ETHIOPIA.
2.
FIRST, ETHIOPIA NEEDS INVESTMENT, AND IN RECOGNITION
OF THAT FACT "THE ADDIS FORUM" WILL HOLD AN INTERNATIONAL
SEMINAR ON .THESE TOPICS MARCH 8-9. AMONG THE INVITEES ARE
CHESTER CROCKER AND HANK COHEN; AMONG THE ORGANIZERS ARE
AMB. IRV HICKS.
POST WOULD USE OUR INTERACTIVE PORTIONOF
THIS DIALOGUE AS A SCENE-SETTER FOR THE SYMPOSIUM AND WORK
WITH ITS ORGANIZERS TO MAKE IT AS EFFECTIVE AS POSSIBLE.
3.
SECOND, THE DIALOGUE WILL ALSO WORK IN CONJUNCTION
WITH FORMER DAS REGINA BROWN'S WORKING VISIT TO ADDIS
ABABA UNDER USIS AUSPICES IN MID-MAY, WHERE SHE WILL
ADDRESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, GOVERNMENT, AND ACADEMIC
AUDIENCES ON TRADE AND-INVESTMENT.
4.' THIRD, THE DIALOGUE WILL REINFORCE TRADE AND
INVESTMENT THEMES PRESENTED BY THE DECEMBER VISITS .OF REP.
RANGEL'S DELEGATION AND THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
5.
FINALLY, INTERACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE DIALOGUE
------·-----Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy·
'
'
\,
�F:\Cable\Data_:_Source\Cables\CD029\FEB,98\MSGS\M3133537.html
WILL REINFORCE OUR NEW SERIES OF VOLUNTARY VISITOR
GRANTEES, WHICH INCLUDE THE DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR OF
ETHIOPIA TELECOM AND THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR OF THE
ETHIOPIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AMONG OTHERS FROM THE
PRIVATE SECTOR; .THE VISIT OF U.S. SPEAKER HARRY HARRIS IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE-CHAMBER'S INTERNATIONAL TRADE
.
.
EXPOSITION IN NOVEMBER; AND DAILy_OUTREACH ON THIS THEME
DRAWN MOSTLY FROM.WASHINGTON FILE MATERIALS.
\
,.
SECT:
SSN:
TOR:
SEIDENSTRICKER
6. PLEASE ADVISE.
SECTION: 01 OF 01
0823
980204005822 M3133537
DIST:
SIT: NSC
.)
'
Off;~!'~,.~
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
·.
Page 2 of2
�,. F:\Cable\Data_ Source\Cables\CD034\Dec98\M362.1345 .html
PREC:
CLASS:
IMMEDIATE
',,
LINE2:
UNCLASSIFIED
OAAU2YUW' RUEHAKA27 61 3581153t:-UUUU--RHEHAAA.
•',.
2NR UUUUU 22H
,,
LINE3:
0 2411532 DEC 98
LINE4:
FM AMEMBASSY ANKARA
LINEl:
OSRI : . RUEHAK
DTG:
ORIG:
TO:
2411532 DEC 98
AMEMBASSY ANKARA
RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 4992
INFO:
RHEHAAA/NSC WASHDC IMMEDIATE.
RUEHDA/AMCONSUL ADANA 2329
RUE~IT/AMCONSUL ISTANBUL 2926
SUBJ:
. VOA AS MOUTHPIECE FOR TERRORIST LEADER
TEXT:
UNCLAS ANKARA 012761
DEPT FOR THE SECRETARY; VOA DIRECTOR EVELYN .LIEBERMAN,
USIA DIRECTOR JOSEPH DUFFEY
NSC FOR MR. RICHARD CLARK, GLOBAL AFFAIRS
FROM AMBASSADOR PARRIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PTER, PREL, TU, US
SUBJECT: VOA AS MOUTHPIECE FOR TERRORIST LEADER
REF: VOA BROADCASTS OF PKK LEADER INTERVIEW, DECEMBER 23
MADAME SECRETARY, DIRECTORS LIEBERMAN AND DUFFEY
1.
I ASK YOUR SUPPORT FOR HOLDING VOA TO ACCOUNT FOR ITS
INTERVIEW, AND SUBSEQUENT BROADCAST OF THAT INTERVIEW, WITH
A ~OTORIOUS INTERNATIONAL TERRORIST LEADER, ABDULLAH OCALAN
OF THE KURDISTAN WORKER'S PARTY, OR PKK.
ALL OF US, AND THE
AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PUBLICS, NEED TO UNDERSTAND WHO MADE
THIS DECISION, AND THE RATIONALE FOR SUCH A STEP IN
CONTRADICTION OF THE CLINTON ADMINISTRATION'S VERY HIGHEST
PRIORITY FOREIGN POLICY OBJECTIVE OF COMBATING TERRORISM.
IF, AS I HOPE AND BELIEVE, THIS WAS A MISTAKE, WE SHOULD SAY
SO CLEANLY AND WITHOUT DOUBLE-'-TALK.
I ASK ALSO THAT YOU
HALT VOA'S REPORTED PLANS TO REBROADCAST THE INTERVIEW
TODAY, THIS TIME IN TURKISH -- THE VERY DAY THAT TURKEY'S
PARLIAMENT IS TO VOTE ON THE SEMI-ANNUAL RENEWAL OF
OPERATION NORTHERN WATCH --AND ONE DAY FOLLOWING THE PKK'S
LATEST HUMAN SUICIDE BOMB ATTACK IN VAN.
2.
YOU WILL RECALL, MADAME SECRETARY, THAT LAST YEAR YOU
HAD DESIGNATED THE PKK AS A TERRORIST. GROUP· UNDER THE ANTI-
·---·-.,
;··
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
Page 1 of2
�·· F:\Cable\Data_ Source\Cables\CD034\Dec98\M3621345 .html
. Page 2 of2
TERRORISM AND EFFECTIVE.DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1996. YOU ALSO.
KNOW FROM YOUR PERSONAL EFFORTS AND THOSE OF DEPUTY
SECRETARY TALBOTT THAT MUCH AMERICAN DIPLOMACY THESE PAST
TWO MONTHS HAS FOCUSED ON DEFEATING THIS PARTICULARLY
NOTORIOUS AND BRUTAL TERRORIST ORGANIZATION AND ITS LEADER.
IN SEPTEMBER, WE SUCCESSFULLY PRESSED SYRIA TO EXPEL THEM,
AS TURKEY AND SYRIA WERE ON THE BRINK OF WAR OVER THE ISSUE.
THE~, IN OCTOBER, WE PRESSED RUSSIA TO DO THE SAME. SINCE
OCALAN'S ARRIVAL IN ITALY ON NOVEMBER 4, WE HAVE REPEATEDLY
CALLED IN PUBLIC AND IN INTENSIVE DIPLOMATIC DISCUSSIONS FOR
ITALY AND GERMANY TO ENSURE OCALAN FACES JUSTICE.
3. TO THOSE WHO HARBOR ANY MORAL CONFUSION ON THE ISSUE,
YOU AND OTHER AMERICAN LEADERS HAVE REPEATEDLY .DRAWN THE
SHARP DISTINCTION BETWEEN TERRORISM AND PUTATIVE FREEDOM
FIGHTERS OR POLITICAL LEADERS. VOA SHOULD DO THE SAME.
WILL VOA, UNDER WHATEVER BROAD FREE-SPEECH PRETEXT, NEXT
INTERVIEW SUCH "POLITICAL LEADERS" AS ABU NIDHAL? OSAMA BINLADEN? OR HAMAS BOMB-MAKERS? WILL VOA NOW WORK ITS WAY
DOWN THE LIST OF 30-0DD TERRORIST GROUPS ON THE ANTIIS THIS WHAT
TERRORISM AND EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY LIST?
CONGRESS INTENDED WHEN, AS WE SOUGHT TO COPNTER SADDAM
HUSSEIN'S BRUTAL REPRESSION OF IRAQI KURDS, IT APPROPRIATED
FUNDS TO ESTABLISH THE VOA KURDISH SERVICE?
4. I WELCOME FORWARD-LEANING INTERVIEWS BY VOA OF ALL
POINTS OF REVIEW REGARDING TURKEY, CONSISTENT WITH AMERICAN
EF~ORTS TO SUPPORT TURKS WHO ARE PROMOTING POSITIVE CHANGE
HERE -- NOT MURDERERS. THERE ARE ANY NUMBER OF COURAGEOUS,
OUTSPOKEN, NON-TERRORIST OPPONENTS OF THE GOT WHO STAND UP
EVERY DAY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS FOR ALL TURKS, INCLUDI~G KURDS.
IF VOA NEEDS SOME RECOMMENDATIONS, I'D BE DELIGHTED TO
PROVIDE THEM. BY WELCOMING SUCH PEOPLE TO MY OWN HOME AND
VISITING THEM IN THEIR OWN PLACES, I HAVE MADE IT A PERSONAL
POINT TO SHOW THE GOT THAT THE UNITED STATES RESPECTS THEM - INCLUDING SEVERAL UNDER INDICTMENT FOR POLITICAL CRIMES.
BUT BY GIVING TERRORIST LEADERS A PLATFORM TO BROADCAST TO
TURKS, VOA WILL SHOOT US OFF AT THE KNEES -- GIVING TURKS TO
UNDERSTAND THAT THE UNITED STATES CAN'T TELL THE ·DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN A TERRORIST LEADER AND A LEGITIMATE HUMAN RIGHTS
ACTIVIST.
SECT:
SSN:
TOR:
PARRIS
SECTION: 01 OF 01
2761
981224065537 M3621345
DIST:
SIT: BANDLER BENJAMIN BOBBITT CLARKER DAVIDSON GORDON GORDON-HAGERTY
GREENC MONTGOMERY ORFINI SAPIRO SIMON WECHSLER
SIT: NSC
Clinton Pres.idential Library Photocopy
�Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
DATE
SUBJECTffiTLE
RESTRICTION
001. email
Bruce Reidel to MartinS. Indyk; re: Meeting with Saud Nasir (2
pages)
03/I6/I993
Pl/b(l), P5
002. email
Richard Clarke to Jenonne R. Walker et al; re: Ozal FuneralSuggestions (2 pages)
0411711993
P1/b(1), P5
003. email
Ernest J. Wilson III to Paul Clarke; re: Language Service Cuts in
Radio Free Europe (I page)
06/22/I993
P1/b(1)
004. email
Ernest J. Wilson III to Donald K. Steinberg et al; re: Press Notes for
Broadcasting, Revisited (2 pages)
06/22/1993
· P1/b(l)
I
005. email
Ernest J. Wilson III toW. Anthony K. Lake et al; re: Radios (2 pages)
06/23/1993
P1/b(l)
006. email
Ernest J. Wilson to Richard M. Saunders; re: Draft Reply to Havel
Concerning RFE/RL (2 pages)
07/10/1993
P1/b(l)
007. email
Ernest J. Wilson III to Daniel Fried et al; re: RFE/RL Update (2
pages)
09/08/1993
P1/b(1)
008. email
Ernest J. Wilson to Daniel Fried et al; re: RFE/RL Language Reforms
(2 pages)
09/20/I993
P1/b(l)
009. email
John R. Beyrle to Beth E. Sanner; re: VOAIRFE/RL Split (1 page)
09/20/1993
P5
010. email
Ellen B. Laipson to Alan J. K.reczko et al; re: VOA & Pakistan (1
page)
09/30/1993
P1/b(1)
OIL email
John R. Beyrle to Daniel Fried; re: RFE/RL (1 page)
I0/18/1993
P5
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
NSC Emails (A1-Record; January 1993-September 1994 ["VOA"])
OA/Box Number: 570000
FOLDER TITLE:
[03/16/1993-04/07/1994]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0 165-F
. 168
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of lnforrnation Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
PI
P2
P3
P4
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIA)
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) o;rthe FOIA)
. .
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA)
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) ofthe FOIA)
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIAI
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose,geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
·
National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRA]
Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA)
Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA)
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance• with 44 U.S.C.
·-'>"OH.l.\,_ _ __
·.
�..---------------------------,------------------
::_
~
.
.
.'
. ·. . .
.
.
.
.
.
' 'i'OOfilht~
·withdrawal/Redaction 'Sheet
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
DATE
SUBJECT/TITLE
RESTRICTION
012. email
Ernest J. Wilson III to Nancy Soderberg; re: Radio Free Europe (1
, page)
'
.
10/20/1993
p 11b(1)
013. email
'Rosemarie C. Forsythe to Ernest J. Wilson III; re: RFEIRL & VOA
(1 page)
/·'
10/27/1993
P1/b(1), P5
10/28/1993
·
P1/b(1)
C. Forsythe·; re:
RFEIRL & VOA (1
014. email
Ernest J. Wilson to Rosemarie
page)
015a. email
Ernest J. Wilson III to Daniel Fried & Charles A. Kupchan; re:
Radios (1 page)
10/28/1993
P1/b(1)
015b. email
Ernest J. Wilson III to Rosemarie C. Forsythe; re: RFEIRL & VOA
(2 pages)
10/2811993
P1/b(1)
016. email
Rosemarie C. Forsythe to Christine Potts; re: RFE-RL & VOA (1
page)
10/28/1993
P1/b(1)
017. email
Ernest J. Wilson III to Kent M. Wiedemann; re: RFE-POTUS
.
Briefing Book (2 pages)
11/16/1993
P1/b(1)
018. email
Ernest J. Wilson III to Daniel Fried; re: Radios (1 page)
11118/1993
P1/b(1), P5
019. email
Eric P. Schwartz to Sandra J. Kristoff et al;re: Burma & National Day
Message (1 page)
12/24/1993
P1/b(1), P5
020. email
Ernest J. Wilson III to Donald K. Steinberg; re: VOA Request for
Tony Lake on 116- WorldNet Interview (1 page)
01/04/1994
P1/b(1)
021b. email
Ernest J. Wilson III to Donald K. Steinberg; re: VOA Request for
Tony Lake on 1/6-- WorldNet Interview (2 pages)
0110411994
P1/b(1)
~
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
NSC Emails (A1-Record; January 1993-September 1994 ["VOA"])
ONBox Number: 570000
FOLDER TITLE:
[03/16/1993-04/07 /1994]
Jimmie Purvis
. 2006-0165-F
. 168
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- (44 U.S.C. 2204(a)[
Freedom of Information Act c [5 u:s.C. 552(b))
Pl
P2
P3
P4
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIA[
.b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIAI
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA[
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA)
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA[
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIAI
. b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA[
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA[
National SecurityClassified Information [(a)(l) of the PRA[
Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRAI
Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA[
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA[
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA)
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy ((a)(6) of the PRA[
·C. Closed .in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
�Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
'
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
- · Clinton Library
·
DATE
SUBJECT/TITLE
RESTRICTION
Rosemarie C Forsythe to Christine Potts; re: RFE-RL (1 page)
01/05/1994
P1/Q(1)
Rose E. Gottemoeller to Mary C. Emery et a!; re: Ukrainian-American
Contacts (2 pages)
04/1111994
P11b(1), P5
024. email
Nancy V. Menan to Ernest J. Wilson III; re: Location of VOA
Transmitters ( 1 page)
04/1111994
P11b(1)
025. email
Ernest J. Wilson III to Nancy V. Menan; re: Broadcast Memo
Classification ( 1 page)
04/18/1994
P1/b(1)
026. email
Sean J. Darragh to Richard A. Clarke; re: Somalia Update (1 page)
02/16/1994
P1/b(l)
027. email
Sean J. Darragh to Richard A. Clarke; re: Somalia- VOA- USIA (1
page)
02/16/1994
P1/b(1)
028. email
Ernest J. Wilson III to Alan J. Kreczko; re: Letter to Widow of Slain
VOA Employee (1 page)
03/09/1994
P1/b(l)
029. email
Ernest J. Wilson III to Nancy Soderberg et al; re: Radio Update (3
pages)
03/31/1994
p 1/b(l)
022. email
023. email
\,
II,
'
''
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
NSC Emails (A1-Record; January 1993-September 1994 ["VOA''])
OA/Box Number: 570000
FOLDER TITLE:
. [03/16/1993-04/07/1994]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F
. 168
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
Pl
P2
P3
P4
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIA)
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
· b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute J(b)(3) of the FOIA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIAJ
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
·
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA)
National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRAJ
Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA)
Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRAJ
Release would disclose tnide secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRAJ
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRAJ
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
2201(~).
.
i
. . _.,._ . . __ -a.,...u~st .
..JI
. ..
!
~im1~·~
Clinton Presidential Lib~ary Photocopy_
�, F:\Email\Data_Source\Al\Record\CD001\~ep93\015842.html
Page Lof 1
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
20-Sep-1993 19:24 EDT
UNCLASSIFIED
',,
MEMORANDUM FOR:
...
,,
\,
( SANNER )
Beth E. Sanner .
FROM:
John R. Beyrle
(BEYRLE)
SUBJECT:
VOA/RFE/RL split
Beth ~- re Wilson's note on the splitup of language services,
I'm missing a crucial elem~nt -- the criteiia that "they"
apply to make these decisions. Who
apply to make
these decisions. Who decided that Bulgaria deserves more
surrogate broadcasting than Poland? What do they do once
the political situation in countries changes? Aside from
that, they're in for a long haul w/Congress on getting v_oA
into the surrogate broadcasting business.
VOA has a
legislatively-m~ndated charter designed to prohibit that sort
of thing; changing it will be like pulling teeth of some
.pretty clotuish members (Pell, Paul Simon, etc.)
CC: Records
( RECORDS )
Additional Header Information Follows
bate Created: 20-Sep-1993 19:19
Deletable Flag: Y
DOCNUM: . 015842
VMS Filename: OA$SHARE36:ZUWHRQIFA.WPL
Al Folder: SEP93
Message Format:
Message Status: READ
Date Modified: 20~Sep-1993 19:19
Forward Flag: YES
Read-Receipt Requested: NO
Delivery-Receipt Requested: NO
Medsage Priority: FIRST CLASS
,. ,. .. , _ _ w_. _ _ _
Clinton Presldentia) Lib:aryPhotocopy
..
�Page 1 of 1
F:\Email\Data_ Source\A 1\Record\CbOO 1\pct93\0 18089 .html
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
18-0ct-1993 20:32 EDT
',,
.UNCLASSIFIED
\,
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FRIED
Daniel Fried
John R. Beyrle
(BEYRLE)
·.FROM:
RE: FYI - RFE/RL
SUBJECT:
Dan -- I have very strong feelings about the idea of getting
VOA into the business of surrogate broadcasting, which is
part of the idea of "sharing" language, ·services between· VOA
and the Radios,
As for moving to Prague, I had an
empassioned call from Kevin Klose on the subject, but am less
persuaded than he is that this is a good thing (ever try to
make a phone call .out of Prague, for starters?)
But I am
told. the move back to the US is final, no appeal.
CC: Records
( RECORDS
-------------------------------------------------------------Additional Header Information Follows
------------------~------------------~~-------~---------------
Date Created: 18-0ct-1993 20:29
Deletable Flag: Y
DOCNUM: '018 08 9
VMS Filename: OA$SHARE51:ZUXJTCVKA.WPL
A1 Folder: OCT93
Message Format:
Message Status: READ
Date Modified: 18-0ct-1993 20:2~
Forward Flag: YES
Read-Receipt Requested: NO
Delivery-Receipt Requested: NO
Message Priority: FIRST CLASS
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
.
�Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
·
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
Clinton Library
DATE
SUBJECTffiTLE
Pat Battenfield to Shawn H. McConnick; re: Treasury
CommentsNOA Interview (1 page)
Q01. email
01/22/1996.
RESTRICTION
P5
I;
,,' ·
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
··NSC Emails (MSMail-Non-Record; Septmber 1994-September 1997 ["VOA''])
ONBox Number: 600000
FOLDER TITLE:
[0 1122/ 1996-05/0911997]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F
. 172
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
PI National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRA]
P2 ·Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
P3 Release would. violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
P4 Release would disclose tntde secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information ](a)(4) of the PRA]
P5 Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRAj
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy ((a)(6) of the PRA]
b(l) National security classified information ((b)(l) of the FOIAI
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency ((b)(2) of the FOIA]
b(3) Release would violate a J?ederal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes ((b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions ((b)(8) of the FOIAI
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells ((b)(9) of the FOIA]
·
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
P.RM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
------·-
.... Lio11J'..:'l.\..
�Page 1 of 1
31 03C24F .FIN
MSMail
DATE-TIME
\,
22 January 96 08:59
FROM
Battenfield, Pat
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
Treasury CommentsNOA Interview [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
McCormick, Shawn H.
CARBON_COPY
Deshazer, Macarthur X.
j~
•I
TEXT BODY
Mary Goodman called with comments on Lake's Qs As for VOA interview.
She spoke with Lipton and Shafer -- they are concerned about the second
sentence in the answer you send her for comment: "We will cut off all
assistance to such a goverriment and will work actively in international
organizations to ensure that all economic grants and loans are stopped."
the way they would like the second sentence of the answer to read is:
"We will cut off all assistance to such a government and will oppose all
economic grants and loans by international organizations"
I can go into the reasons for which we are suggesting this language -- you
can reach me through the Treasury operator 622-1260
Assistant Secretary Lipton felt strongly that if the paper which was written
as a decision paper for the Deputies meeting last week is going to be
revised or has been revised, first, they wo~ld like to see a copy and second
they would like to make sure that two points he brought up in the meeting
· · are reflected in the paper-- first, that this policy that is articulated
essentially in the answer to the Tonly Lake VOA Qs and As remains in place
so long as is appropriate and the second is the general point about the IFis
~- that we are not capable of ensuring that they don't extend loans and ·
grartts.
She would very much like to speak with you to make sure that you got this
message--: she can be reached through the Treasury operator.
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
•,
.,
\,
�,,,
;
·,: . .
···~-
.
,·
',
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
001. email
DATE
SUBJECT!TITLE
Susan E. Rice to Peter E. Basset a!; re: Angola VQA Talkers (1 page)
RESTRICTION
09/09/1996
•,
P5
\,
::·
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
NSC Emails (MSMail-Record; September 1994-September 1997 ["VOA''])
OA/Box Number:
590000
FOLDER TITLE:
[03/13/1996-05/09/1997]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F
. 173
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRA]
Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRAI
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRAI
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA]
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRAI
b(l) National security Classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIAI
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIAI
· b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIAI ·
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6)·of the FOIAI
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIAI
b(S) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(S) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIAI
PI
P2
· P3
P4
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed ·
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance•with 44 U.S.C.
·-"'!tl\.tLl\~---..:.._
�Page 1 of2
·. 32340370.FIN
MSMail
DATE-TIME
09 September 96 07:36
FROM
Rice, Susan E.
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: Angola VOA Talkers [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Bass, Peter E.
Cicio·, Kristen K.
Hall, Wilma G.
McCormick, Shawn H.
Veit, Katherine M.
Wiley, Mary C.
CARBON_COPY
','
[aoLJ
Battenfield, Pat
Biernacki, Eileen V.
Deshazer, Macarthur X.
. Dohse, Fred J. ·
Friedrich, M. K.
Harmon, Joyce A.
Joshi, M. Kay
Kessinger, Jodi
Millison, Cathy L.
Rice, Susan E.
Sens, Andrew D.
· . Wetzel, M. Jeanne
TEXT BODY
TL-I haye different view on whether to state categorically (and publicly) that
we would not renew UNAVEM after Feb. We want to pressure Savimbi w/o
getting ourselves in a box.
Suggest you say:
-- UNA VEM III is the UN's largest and most costly mission. Its mandate is
due to expire in February. At this stage, we can see no justification for
extending its mandate beyond that point.
~-
By investing in UNA VEM III, the international community has given Angola
a two year window of opportunity to achieve peace and national
reconciliation. That window is swifly closing, which is why immediate
progress in the peace process is essential.
From: McCormick, Shawn H.
To: @NSA- Natl Security Advisor
·······-··---·~
:··
r.m~,
. __..
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�.---------;---------------------------------------
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
DATE
SUBJECTrfiTLE
RESTRICTION
001. email
Jainie F. Metzl to Richard F. Ragan et al; re: Talking Points for Call
to Duffey on VOA Broadcasts to Great Lakes (3 pages)
02/24/1998
P5
002. email
Jainie F. Metzl to Richard F. Ragan et al;-re: Talking Points for Call
to Duffey on VOA Broadcasts,to Great Lakes (3 pages)
02/24/1998
P5
003. email
Jainie F. Metzl to Scott W. Busby et al; re: Email to SRB (3 pages)
03/03/1998
P1/b(1), P5
004a. email
Eric P. Schwartz to Jainie F. Metzl et al; re: Email to SRB (2 pages)
03/03/1998
P1/b(1)
004b. email
Jainie F. Metzl to Dem/Human Affairs et al; re: Email to SRB (1
page)
03/0311998
P1/b(1)
005a. email
Newell L. Highsinith to Jainie F. Metzl & Eric P. Schwartz; re: Email
to SRB (2 pages)
03/03/1998
P1/b(1), P5
005b. email
Jainie F. Metzl to Dem/Human Affairs et al; re: Email to SRB (3
pages)
03/0311998
P1/b(l), P5
006a. email
Eric P. Schwartz to Newell L. Highsinith & Jainie F. Metzl; re: Email
to SRB (1 page)
03/03/1998
P1/b(l)
006b. email
Newell L. Highsinith to Jainie F. Metzl & Eric P. Schwartz; re: Email
to SRB (2 pages)
03/03/1998
P1/b(1), P5
006c. email
Jainie F. Metzl to Dem/Human Affairs et al; re: Email to SRB (2
pages)
03/03/1998
P1/b(l)
007. email
Jainie F. Metzl to Eric P. Schwartz; re: Email to Berger (2 pages)
03/03/1998
P1/b(l), P5
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council ·
NSC Emails (Exchange-Record; September 1997-January 2001 ["VOA''])
OA/Box Number: 620000, ·
FOLDER TITLE:
[02/09/1998-03/03/1998)
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F .
. 177
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- (44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act- (5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
PI
P2
P3
P4
b(t) National security classified information ](b)(l) of the FOIA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and pnictices of
an agency ((b)(2) of the FOIA]
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute ](b)(3) of the FOIA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information ](b)(4) of the FOIA]
b(6) _Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personalprivacy ](b)(6) of the FOIA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation: of
financial institutions ](b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
· concerning wells ((b)(9) of the FOIA]
National Security Classified Information ((a)(l) of the PRA]
Relating to the appointment to Federal office ((a)(2) of the PRA]
Release would violate a Federal statute ((a)(3) of the PRA]
Release would disclose trade se~rets or confidential commercial or·
financial information ((a)(4) of the PRA]
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors (a)(S) of the PRA]
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy ](a)(6) of the PRA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
.. _,_·uu l.:n~---IUest.
1.
. '
f;f;}~, ___..
r!:lI Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
•
,
.
.
.
._·
-
,
I,
.
., .
..
.
·. . . . . . . . ..
�· • · •·
·.
.
.,.
•
• ,.-·. ·.•
•
•
.
1
·
· •
·
. ·
· 1?~~r~~m;
·Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
DATE
SUBJECTffiTLE
008a. email
Eric f. Schwartz to Jamie F. Metil eta!; re: Email to Berger (1 page)
008b. email
Jamie F. Metzl to Eric P. Schwartz; re: Email to Berger (Jpages)
.
..
RESTRICTION
03/03/1998
03/03/1998
P1/b(1)
I,
P1/b(1); P5--·-
,!,'•
009a. email
Robin R. Sanders to Eric P. Schwartz; re: Email to Berger (1 page)
03/03/1998
P1/b(1)
009b. email
Eric P. Schwartz to Jamie F. Metzl; re: Email to Berger (2 pages)
03/03/1998
P1/b(1)
009c. email
Jamie F. Metzl to Eric P. Schwartz; re: Email to Berger (1 page)
03/03/1998
P1/b(1)
010a. email
Eric P. Schwartz to Robin R. Sanders; re: Email to Berger (1 page)
03/03/1998
P1/b(1)
010b. email
Robin R. Sanders to Eric P. Schwartz; re: Email to Berger (1 page)
03/03/1998
P1/b(1)
OlOc. email
Eric P. Schwartz to Jamie F. Metzl; re: Email to Berger (1 page)
03/03/1998
010d. email
Jamie F. Metzl to Eric P. Schwartz; re: Email to Berger (1 page)
03/03/1998
P1/b(1)
011a. email
John P. Prendergast to Robin R. Sanders & Eric P. Schwartz; re:
Email to Berger ( 1 page)
03/03/1998
P1/b(1)
011b. email
Robin R. Sanders to Eric P. Schwartz; re: Email to Berger ( 1 page)
03/03/1998
P1/b(l)
011c. email
Eric P. Schwartz to Jamie F. Metzl; re: Email to Berger (1 page)
03/03/1998
P1/b(1)
I
P1/b(1)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
NSC Emails (Exchange-Record; September 1997-January 2001 ["VOA''])
OA/Box Number: 620000
FOLDER TITLE:
[02/09/1998-03/03/1998]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F
. 177
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- [44. U.S.C. 2204(a)[
Freedom oflnformation Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)[
Pl
P2
P3
P4
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIA[
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA)
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA) .
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA)
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
· personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA)
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA)
b(S) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(S) of the FOIA)
b(9) Relea.se would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA[
National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRA[ .
Relating to the appointment to Federal office ((a)(2) of the PRA)
Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA)
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA)
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA)
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA)
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
......~.~Oll.1l. _ _ _ _
I·
, - ·_-
quest.
~Clin~nPre~denti~L;~M~~y~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
�> "'~ . '
'1}3_1
r, 7''
'
J'
~ 1 ~I, '
.• .
• ,•
'
•
• .
•
.
'"
••
• I
'-
. ' .•;
I
I ...
'
•1 "
'
-
•
•
•
•
\i'iL'.t~lfi
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
·
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
011d. email
-Clinton Library
'
.
DATE
SUBJECTffiTLE
Jamie F. Metzl to Eric.P. Schwartz; re: Email to Berger ( 1 page)
RESTRICTION
03/03/1998
Pllb(1)
03/0311998
Pllb(1)
:II
•'
012a. email
Robin R. Sanders to Eric P. Schwartz; re: Email to B,7rger ( 1 page)
''•
,.
012b. email
Eric P. Schwartz to Robin R. Sanders; re: Email to Berger (1 page)
03/03/1998
P1/b(1)
012c. email
Robin R. Sanders to Eric P. Schwartz; re: Email to Berger (2 pages)
03/03/1998
P1/b(1)
012d. email
Eric P. Schwartz to Jamie F. Metzl; re: Email to Berger ( 1 page)
03/03/1998
Pl/b(1)
012e. email
Jamie F. Metzl to Eric P. Schwartz; re: Email to Berger ( 1 page)
03/03/1998'
Pl/b(1)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
NSC Emails (Exchange-Record; September 1997-January 2001 ["VOA''])
OA/Box Number: 620000
·
FOLDER TITLE:
[02/09/1998-03/03/1998]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F
. 177
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
PI
P2
P3
P4
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy ](b)(6) of the FOIA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes !(b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRA]
Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA]
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
- __.,_.,O.HJ.\ _ _ _ _ _ _ ..
~quest.
�. Page l of 3
351 OOD30.FIN
Exchange Mail
2/24/98 6:06:38 PM
DATE-TIME
''
'
\,
·FROM
Metzl, Jamie F.
·'·
,''
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
Talking Points for Call to Duffey on VOA broadcasts to Great Lakes·
[UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Ragan, Richard F.
Prendergast, John P.
Sanders, Robin R.
CARBON_COPY
,.
TEXT_BODY.
Attached please find talking points for Eric's call to Duffey on
VOA programming.
·
Jamie
TRANSLATED ATTACHMENT
Rwanda- ES call to Duffey 022498.doc
Talking Points for Call to Duffey on VOA broadcasts to Great Lakes
*As you know, ethnic tensions are increasing in Northwest Rwanda
and Eastern
DROC. This is an area of significant concern to us.
* The President will be visiting Africa in March, and our response to
resurgent
violence in the Great Lakes region is an issue which will be discussed
when he is
in Uganda, and in media coverage. We hope to be able to present all
that we are
·doing.
* I think you know that USIA (Carol Doerflein) and VOA have
participated in the
.·
interagency IPI working group headed by Jamie Metzl, and thatthis
group has been
focusing on Rwanda, among other issues.
* That group has identified a series of options for countering hate ·
propaganda in
the region. These range from promoting further U.S. broadcasts
(reliable news,
.
· peace and reconciliation programming), to promoting NGO
..,
:~.'!'.":-<,,~·
Clinton Pres.idential Library Photocopy
.
'·
�35100D30.FIN
','
Page 2 of3
information activities ·
(like Search for Common Ground, etc.), to training RP A to mount its
own
information campaign, to training RP A to locate and suppress hate
broadcasts,
etc.
1\
* While some differences of opinion regarding certain levels of U.S.·
military
-involvement, there is IPI IWG consensus that increased levels of
support for
VOA's service to the Great Lakes region is highly desirable.
* Voice of America broadcasts have played an important role in
countering
disinformationand hostile propaganda·campaigns.in the Great Lakes
region by
providing tfubiased news, important information, and conflict
reduction
·
programming.
*As you know, VOA's Kitundi-Kinyarwanda service started in 1996,
but its budget
was recently cut by half for FY98, to $500 thousand. This cut has .
forced VOA to
severely curtail its service to the Great Lakes region.
* Through the IPI group, VOA has expressed its professional
responsibility to
counter hate radio and the resurgence of ethnic violence by providing
reliable
·
reporting from trouble zones in the Great Lakes region and peace and
reconciliation programming. They have put together a modest
proposal for funds to
hire local reporters in Kigali and Bujumbura, enhancing programming
to Central
Africa by VOA French-to-Africa, anhancing broadcast times to the
Great Lakes
region, hiring a stringer in Arusha to coverthe War crimes Tribunal,
hiring
Swahili stringers to report from DROC, Rwanda, and Burundi, and
training local
journalists.
* I would like to encourage you to make enhancing VOA activities in
the Great
Lakes region a priority.
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
I
\,
\,
"
',
·''·
�35100D30.FIN
Page 3 of3
'.
2
\,
1',
!'
-----·---
__..
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�Page 1 of3
' 351 02A91.FIN
Exchange Mail
(
DATE-TIME
2/24/98 8:11:59 PM
FROM
·Sanders, Robin R1.
,,' ·
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
FW: Talking Points for Call toDuffey on VOA broadcasts to Great
Lakes
[UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Prendergast, John P.
CARBON COPY
Metzl, Jamie F.
TEXT BODY
John - pls add yotir changes to mine so that Jamie will have one
document
to work from - tks - rrs
-----Original Message----From: Metzl,
Jamie F.
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 1998 6:07PM
To: Ragan, Richard
F.; Prendergast, John P.; Sanders, Robin R.
Subject: Talking Points
for Call to Duffey on VOA broadcasts to Great Lakes
[UNCLASSIFIED] .
Attached
please find talking points fo: Eric's call to Duffey on VOA
programming.
Jamie
I.
TRANSLATED ATTACHMENT
Rwanda·- ES call to Duffey 022498.doc .
Talking Points for Call to Duffey on VOA broadcasts to Great Lakes
*As you know, ethnic tensions are increasing in Northwest Rwanda
and Eastern
DROC. This is an area of significant concern to us.
* The President will be visiting Africa in March, and our response to
resurgent
violence in the Great Lakes region is an issue which will be discussed
-- ..--~---. ..J
-
~~\-~·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
��. · 35102A9l.FIN
Page 3 of3
hire local reporters in Kigali and Bujumbura, enhancing programming
to Central.
Africa by VOA French-to-Africa, enhancing broadcast times to the
Great Lakes
region, hiring a stringer in Arusha to cover the War Crimes Tribunal,
','
hiring
Swahili stringers to report from DROC, R~anda, anq Burundi, and1'.
training local
'·
journalists.
* I would like to encourage you to make enhancing VOA activities in
the Great
Lakes region a priority.
2
.........
·-
-----·----
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�. . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - c - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- - - - -
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
·
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
Clinton Library
SUBJECT /TITLE
DATE
001. email
Jamie F. Metzl to Erica Barks-Ruggles et al; re: Talking Points for
Joe Wilson Phone Call to Evelyn Lieberman (3 pages)
002a. email
Robin R. Sanders to Jamie F. Metzl; re: Talking Points for Joe
Wilson Phone Call to Evelyn Lieberman (1 page)
002b. email
RESTRICTION
03/06/1998
Pl/b(1), P5
. 03/06/1998
P1/b(1)
Jamie F. Metzl to African Affairs; re: Talking Points for Joe Wilson
Phone Call to Evelyn Lieberman (2 pages)
03/06/1998
P1/b(1)
003a. email
Jamie F. Metzl to Robin R. Sanders; re: Talking Points for Joe
Wilson Phone Call to Evelyn Lieberman (1 page)
03/06/1998
P1/b(1)
003b. email
Robin R. Sanders to Jamie F. Metzl; re: Talking Points for Joe
Wilson Phone Call to Evelyn Lieberman (1 page)
03/06/1998
P1/b(1)
003c. email
Jamie F. Metzl to African Affairs; re: Talking Points for Joe Wilson
Phone Call to Evelyn Lieberman (2 pages)
03/06/1998
P1/b(1)
004a. email
Jamie F. Metzl to Robin R. Sanders; re: Talking Points for Joe
Wilson Phone Call to Evelyn Lieberman (1 page)
03/06/1998
P1/b(l)
004b. email
Robin R. Sanders to Jamie F. Metzl; re: Talking Points for Joe
Wilson Phone Call to Evelyn Lieberman (1 page)
03/06/1998
P1/b(1)
004c. email
Jamie F. Metzl to African Affairs; re: Talking Points for Joe Wilson
Phone Call to Evelyn Lieberman (2 pages)
03/06/1998
P1/b(1)
005. email
Jamie F. Met:Zl to Scott W. Busby et al; re: Talking Points for
Proposed Phone Call to Evelyn Lieberman (3 pages)
03/06/1998
P1/b(1), P5
006. email
Erica Barks-Ruggles to Joseph C. Wilson; re: Lieberrilan Travel to
Africa (2 pages)
-
05/02/1998
P1/b(1), P5
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
,NSC Emails
Exchange-Record; September 1997-January 2001 (f"VOA"l)
OA/Box Number: 620000
FOLDER TITLE:
[03/06/1998-05/04/1998]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F
. 178
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)J
Pl National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidentiai\commercial or
financial information ((a)(4) of the PRA] · -PS Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA]
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(bj(6) of the FOIA]
.
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would dis-close geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] ·
- - C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
2201(3).
i -------~.._~HLhu:e.view~l!IIPOn request.
~
CUoto" Pce;idoot;ol
L::m,y-;;,;;;:;py
'
•
' • '
•
•
•
'
-
•
•••
t
•
t
-
'
'
'
•
~~ .~
.:. •
'
•
�'
\
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
·
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
Clinton Library
DATE
SUBJECT/TITLE
RESTRICTION·
007a. email
John P. Prendergast to Erica Barks-Ruggles; re: Lieberman Travel to .
Africa ( 1 page)
05/02/t998
P1/b(1), P4/b(4)
007b. email
Erica Barks-Ruggles to Joseph C. Wilson; re: Lieberman Travel to
Africa (2 pages)
05/02/1998
P1/b(l), P5
008a. email
Joseph C. Wilson to EricaBarks-Ruggles; re: Lieberman Travel to
Africa ( 1 page)
05/04/1998
P1/b(l)
008b. email
Erica Barks-Ruggles to Joseph Wilson; re: Lieberman Travel to
Africa (2 pages)
05/02/1998
P1/b(1), P5
009. email
Joseph Wilson to Erica Barks-Ruggles et al; re: VOA Lieberman
Travel to Africa (1 page)
05/04/1998 .
P5
010. email
Joseph Wilson to Erica Barks-Ruggles et al; re: VOA Lieberman
Travel to Africa (1 page)
05/04/1998
P5
011. email
Joseph Wilson to African Affairs; re: VOA Lieberman Travel to
Africa ( 1 page)
05/04/1998
P5
012. email
Joseph Wilson to African Affairs; re: VOA Lieberman Travel to
Africa (1 page)
05/04/1998
P5
013. email
Erica Barks-Ruggles to Eric Rubin et al; re: VOA Lieberman Travel
to Africa (1 page)
05/04/1998
P5
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
NSC Emails
Exchange-Record; September 1997-January 2001 (f"VOA"l)
OA/Box Number: 620000
FOLDER TITLE:
[03/06/1998-05/04/1998]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0 I 65-F
. 178
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
Pl
P2
P3
P4
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIA) ·
b(2) Release would disclose internal persomiel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
b(4) R~l.ease would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(S) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(S) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information ·
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRA]
Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidentia\ commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
PS Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA]
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
2201(3).
i .-~-.-"'-··~Ant..wiiLhe.r:e:v.i~~ed liP?" request.
I
1r~·
'
~~.;.~
IClinton Presidential I.i~rary Photocopy
�356DOB47.FIN
Page 1 of2
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME
5/4/98 11:18:58 AM
FROM
Wilson, Joseph C.
',,
\,
!',
,.
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
FW: VOA Lieberman Travel to Africa [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Barks'-Ruggles, Erica
Battenfield, Pat A.
Hill, Roseanne M.
Prendergast, John P. Sanders, Robin R.
Wilson, Joseph C.
CARBON_COPY
TEXT BODY
I just spoke to her and vetoed Nigeria. Caved on the rest
-----Original
Message----From: Wilson, Joseph C.
Sent: Monday, May 04, 1998
9:51AM
To: @AFRICA - African Affairs
Subject: FW: VOA Lieberman
Travel to Africa [UNCLASSIFIED]
Why in the world is she travelling
to Kenya and Nigeria?
-----Original Message----From: Davies,
Glyn T.
Sent: Friday, May 01, 1998 5:46PM
To: @AFRICA- African
Affairs
Cc: @EXECSEC:.. Executive Secretary; @NSA- Natl Security
Advisor
·
Subject: VOA Lieberman Travel to Africa [UNCLASSIFIED]
Julie
Hopper ofVOA called to alert us that Evelyn Lieberman is travelling
to Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Nigeria June 6-19.
.. - ___ ,.__ .....-.
_________
<":.•
AFRICA:
Could someone call Julie on-619-3375 next week to make sure Lieberman
'
..
)'
[<~~-~·
Clinton Pres.idential Library Photocopy
'
.
�356F AB80.FIN
Page 1 of 1
ExGhange Mail
DATE~TIME
5/4/98 11:30:31 AM·,,
FROM
Wilson, Joseph C.
'
\,
•\
"
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: VOA Lieberman Travel to Africa [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Davies, Glyn T.
CARBON_COPY
Barks-Ruggles, Erica
Battenfield, Pat A.
Prendergast, John P.
Sanders, Robin R.
Wilson, Joseph C.
TEXT BODY
Done. Vetoed Nigeria. Will talk to her about policy on the rest.
-----Qriginal
Message----From: Davies, Glyn T;
Sent: Friday, Ma:y 01, 1998
5:46PM
To: @AFRICA- African Affairs
Cc: @EXECSEC- Executive
Secretary;· @NSA - Natl Security Advisor
Subject: VOA Lieberman Travel
to Africa [UNCLASSIFIED]
Julie Hopper of VOA called to alert us
that Evelyn Lieberman is travelling to Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia
and Nigeria June 6-19.
AFRICA: Could someone call Julie on
619-3375 next week to make sure Lieberman is on whatever policy reservation
we define for her trip? Thanks
~,,.,..,...,...
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�''!."
.,
· · 356BB8BE.FIN
Page 1 of2
'.
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME
5/4/98 12:21:20 PM
FROM
Barks-Ruggles, Erica
\,
,','r
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: VOA Lieberman Travel to Africa [UNCLASSIFIED]
_·wilson, Joseph C.
Barks-Ruggles, Erica
Battenfield, Pat A.
Hill, Roseanne M.
Prendergast,. John. P.
Sanders, Robin R.
Wilson, Joseph C.
TO
CARBON COPY
TEXT BODY
Thanks! Assume this means that State does not have to do anything.
I will tell them the problem is taken care of (I alerted Jeter)
·
unless you tell me otherwise.
-----Original Message----From: Wilson,
Joseph C.
Sent: Monday, May 04, 1998 11:19 AM
To: @AFRICA- African
Affairs
Subject: FW: VOA Lieberman Travel to Africa [UNCLASSIFIED]
I
just spoke to her and vetoed Nigeria. Caved on the rest.
-----Original
Message----From: Wilson, Joseph C.
Sent: Monday, May 04, 1998
9:51AM
To: @AFRICA -African Affairs
Subject: FW: VOA Lieberman
Travel to Africa [UNCLASSIFIED]
Why in the world is she travelling
to Kenya and Nigeria?
-----Original Message----From: Davies,
'
.J
~
~~~
:
..w·
Clinton Pres.idential Library Photocopy
�~
Page 1 of2
. 356BF08A.FIN
Ex c·h an g e M a i 1
2:4~:55
DATE-TIME
5/4/98
FRoM':.
Wilson,
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLAS~'IFIED
SUBJECT
RE: VOA Lieberman Travel to Africa [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Barks-Ruggles, Erica
Jo~.eph
PM
C
CARBON_COPY
TEXT BODY
ok. But they should be alert for an end run since we cannot trust
· each other and my veto may not convey.
-----Origimll Message----From: Barks-Ruggles,
Erica
Sent: Monday, May 04, 1998 12:21 PM
To: Wilson, Joseph C.;
@AFRICA- African Affairs
.
Subject: RE: VOA Lieberman Travel to Africa
[UNCLASSIFIED]
.
Thanks! Assume this means that State· does not
have to do anything. I will tell them the problem is taken care
of (I alerted Jeter) unless you tell me otherwise.
-----Original
Message----From: Wilson, Joseph C.
Sent: Monday, May 04, 1998
11:19 AM
To: @AFRICA- African Affairs
Subject: FW: VOA Lieberman
Travel to Africa [UNCLASSIFIED]
I just spoke to her and. vetoed
·Nigeria. Caved on the rest.
-----Original Message----From: Wilson,
Joseph C.
Sent: Monday, May 04, 1998 9:51AM
To: @AFRICA- African
Affairs
Subject: FW: VOA Lieberman Travel to Africa [UNCLASSIFIED]
. '
..
~P:i,.~·.
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�.'
Page 1 of2
'~356BBB3E.FIN
Exchange .Mail
DATE-TIME
5/4/98 7:53:35 PM
FROM
Barks-Ruggles, Erica
\,
,.,
"
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: FYI: Note from Mary Ellen Glynn about VOA Lieberman Travel to Africa
[UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Rubin, Eric S.
Barks-Ruggles, Erica
Battenfield, Pat A.
Hill, Roseanne M.
Prendergast, John P.
Sanders, Robin R.
Wilson, Joseph C.
CARBON_COPY
Crowley, Philip J.
Rubin, Eric S.
Wozniak, Natalie S.
TEXT BODY
Eric - You should know that Joe has turned off the Nigeria leg of
this trip. Please convey to State and to your USIS colleagues as
appropriate. Joe and Evelyn spoke on this. If you get wind of any
effort to reclama Nigeria, let us know ASAP. - Erica
-----Original
Message----From: Rubin, Eric S.
Sent: Monday, May 04, 1998 3:07
PM
To: @AFRICA- African Affairs
Cc: @PRESS -Public Affairs
Subject: FYI:
Note from Mary Ellen Glynn about VOA Lieberman Travel to Africa
[UNCLASSIFIED]
TO: rubin e
FROM: Glynn, Mary Ellen
SUBJECT: Hello there
----.
Hi EricWill you do me a favor?
Evelyn Lieberman plans to go to Africa in June
.
.
.
-.
~~,.~·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE·
SUBJECT!fiTLE
>
DATE
RESTRICTION
001. email
Jendayi E. Frazer to Gayle E. Smith; re: VOA "Africa Journal" TV
Request (1 page)
06/2811999
P5
.002. email
Jendayi E. Frazer to Gayle E. Smith; re: VOA "Africa Journal" TV
Request (1 page)
06/28/J 99
P5
003a. email
Jendayi E. Frazer to Erica Barks-Ruggles & Gayle E. Smith; re: VOA
"Africa Journal" TV Request (1 page)
06/2811999
P5
003b. email
Jendayi E. Frazer to Gayle E. Smith; re: VOA "Africa Journal" TV
Request (I page)
06/28/1999
P5
004a. eniai I
Gayle E. Smith to Philip J. Crowley et al; re: VOA "Africa Journal"
TV Request (1 page)
06/28/1999
P5
004b. email
Jendayi E. Frazer to Gayle E. Smith; re; VOA "Africa Journal" TV
'Request (I page)
06/2811999
P5
005a. email
Smith et al; re: VOA "Africa:
Michael A. Hammer to Gayle
Journal" TV Request (I page)
06/2811999
P5
•Gayle E. Smith to Press/Public Affairs; re: VOA "Africa Journal" TV
Request (I page}
06/2811999
P5
. · 005c. email
Jendayi E. Frazer to Gayle E. Smith; re: VOA "Africa Journal" TV
Request (2 pages)
06/28/1999
P5
006. email
Jendayi E. Frazer to Gayle E. Smith; re: VOA "Africa Journal" TV
Request (2 pages)
06/28/1999
P5
007; email
Jendayi E. Frazer to Gayle E. Smith; re: VOA "Africa Journal" TV
·.Request (2 pages)
06/28/J 999
P5
005b. email
E:
COLLECTION: ·
Clinton Presidential Records
NSC Emails
Exchange-Record (Sept 97- Jan 01) (["VOA''])
OA/Box Number: 620000
FOLDER TITLE:
[12/1 0/1998-06/28/J 999]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F
. 180
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- )44 U.S.C. 2204(a))
Freedom of Information Act -IS U.S.C. 552(b)l
.PI National Security c'Iassified Information )(a)( I) of the PRA)
P2Relating to the appointment to Federal office j(a)(2) of the PRA)
PJ Release would violate a Federal statute l(a)(J) of the PRAI
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information j(a)(4) of the PRAI
PS Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors ja)(S) of the PRAI
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy l(a)(6) of the PRAI
b(l) National security classified information l(b)(l) of the FOIAI
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rilles and practices of
an agency l(b)(2) of the FOIAI
b(J) Release would violate a Federal statute l(b)(J) of the FOIAI
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information l(b)(4) of the FOIA)
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy l(b)(6) of the FOIAI
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes l(b)(7) of the FOIAI
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions j(b)(8) of the FOIAI
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells j(b)(9) of the FOIAI
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
·PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
2201(3).
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
�Page 1 of 1
3795E90A.FIN
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME
6/28/99 .J :30:47 PM
FROM
Frazer, J~ndayi E. (AF)
CLASSIFICATION
"
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Smith, Gayle E. (AF:)
CARBON_COPY
Barks-Ruggles, Erica (AF)
Battenfield, Pat A. (AF) ·
Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
S1anders, Robin R. (AF)
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
TEXT BODY
Gayle, VOA is planning a program for this Thursday, "U.S. Assistance
in Kosovo: Why Not Africa." They asked me but I told them you
are more appropriate as the Special Assistant to the President on
Africa and Senior Director, NSC. They will contact @Press to request
your appearance on the program. I think we should get out there
and make the case so that others don't define our approach/policy
for us. This is an opportunity to lay out our programs including
reaffirming the Entebbe communique and ICAG, GLJI, etc. It is an
opportunity to talk directly to the American and African public.
Hope you agree.
,.,
"
..
l'i~~ift~\· '~·
Clinton Pres.idential Library Photocopy
�3795EC32.FIN
Page 1 of 1
Exchange Mail
.pATE-TIME
6/28/99 1:34:13 PM
,FROM
Barks-Ruggles, Erica (AF).
I
I,
1\
,.
1\
II
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Frazer, Jendayi K (AF)
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
CARBON_COPY
Barks-Ruggles, Erica (AF)
Battenfield, Pat A. (AF)
Frazer, Jendayi K (AF)
Sanders, Robin R. (AF)
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
j,;_
v
I
TEXT_BODY
My question is, why is VOA doing this? ABC/NBC/CBS/CNN I could
understand.
·
VOA?
-----Original Message----From: Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
I
Sent: Monday, Junel28,-1999 1:31PM
To: Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
Cc: @AFRICA
- African Affairs
Subject: VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
Gayle,
VOA is planning a program for this Thursday, "U.S. Assistance in
Kosovo: Why Not Africa." They asked me but I told them you are
more appropriate as the Special Assistant to the President on Africa
and Senior Director, NSC. They will contact @Press to request your
appearance on the program. I think we should get out there and make
the case so that others don't define our approach/policy for us.
This is an opportunity to lay out our programs including reaffirming
the Entebbe communique and ICAG, GLJI, etc. It is an opportunity
to talk directly to the American and African public. Hope you agree.
····--------
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�Page 1 of2
3795EEEC.FIN
,E x c h a n g e M a i 1
DATE-TIME
6/28/99 2:00:06 PM
FROM
Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Barks-Ruggles, Erica (AF)
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
CARBON COPY
Barks-Ruggles, Erica (AF)
Battenfield, Pat A. (AF)
Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
Sanders, Robin R. (AF)
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
TEXT BODY
[oo3~
Because Africans and everyone else are asking this obvious question.
VOA should respond so that we put out our own USG message. We ·
can't put our head in the sand on this. I see it as a perfect opportunity
to push our U.S.-Africa partnership to the American public, Africans
and frankly to those elements of the USG that don't quite get it.
Let's not take a defensive posture but rather look at the window
it allows to raise awareness and attention on all our hard work on
Africa. VOA must walk a balance between being or at least being perceived
as an "objective" news source and its role as a tool of American
foreign policy. Both functions can work for us in this case. We
tell what we are doing on Africa and why Africa is not Kosovo--the
·
point of Gayle's memo.
-----Original Message-----:
From: Barks-Ruggles,
Erica(AF)
Sent: Monday, June 28, 1999 1:34PM
To: Frazer·, Jendayi
E. (AF); Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
Cc: @AFRICA - African Affairs
Subject: RE:
VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
My question is,
why isVOA doing this? ABC/NBC/CBS/CNN I could understand. VOA?
-----Original
Message----From: Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
'
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
___
.....::......--~··-·-'
�Page 2 of2
·. ·3795EEEC.FIN
Sent:~onday,June
28, 1999 1:31 p~
To: Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
· Cc: @AFRICA- African
Affairs
,
.
I
Subject: VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
'·
'
\,
Gayle,
,\\
VOA is planning a program for this Thursday, "U.S. Assistance in
Kosovo: Why Not Africa." They asked me but I told them you are
more appropriate as the Special Assistant to the President on Africa
and Senior Director, NSC. They will contact @Press to request your
appearance on the program. I think we should get out there and make
the case so that others· don't define our approach/policy fot us.
This is an opportunity to lay out our programs inCluding reaffirming
the Entebbe commimique and ICAG, GLJI, etc. It is an opportunity
to talk directly to the American and African public. Hope you agree.
'.
&~~~.~·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
'·
�Page 1 of 1
3795E9DC.FIN
E x c h a n g e ··M a i 1
DATE-TIME
6/28/99 2:16:46 PM
FROM
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
1',
1•,
CLASSIFICATION'.' UNCLASSIFIED
FW: VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
SUBJECT
Crowley, Philip J. (PRESS)
Gobush, MatthewN. (PRESS)
Hammer, Michael A. (PRESS)
Huff, Lindsey E. (PRESS)
Leavy, David C. (PRESS)
. ''Sanborn, Daniel W.(Press)
Wozniak, Natalie S. (PRESS)
TO
[
\
. q
al\-qj
CARBON_COPY
Malinowski, Tomasz P. (SPCHW)
TEXT BODY
Funded by the USG. Ah well. Think there is an opportunity here
but also think we would have to time this right. My preference would
be to wait until we've consolidated some in-house discussions. What
do others think?
-----Original Message----From: Frazer, Jendayi
E. (AF)
Sent: Monday, June 28, 1999 1:31PM·
To: Smith, Gayle
E. (AF)
Cc: @AFRICA- African Affairs
Subject: VOA "Africa Journal"
TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
Gayle, VOA is planning a program for
this Thursday, "U.S. Assistance in Kosovo: Why Not Africa." They
asked me but I told them you are more appropriate as the Special
Assistant to the President on Africa and Senior Director, NSC. They
will contact @Press to request your appearance on the program. I
think we should get out there and make the case so that others don't
define our approach/policy for us. This is an opportunity to lay
out our programs including reaffirming the Entebbe communique and
ICAG, GLJI, etc. It is an opportunity to talk directly to the American
and African public.
···-~-
- ..
r.t;J;·~, ~
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�Page 1 of2
3795EA4E.FIN
Exchange Mail
',,
DATE-TIME
6/28/99 2:56:28 PM
\,
FROM
Hammer, Michael A. (PRESS)
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
Crowley, Philip J. (PRESS)
Go bush, Matthew N. (PRESS)
Hammer, Michael A. (PRESS)
Huff, Lindsey E. (PRESS)
Leavy, David C. (PRESS)
Sanborn, Daniel W.(Press)
Wozniak, Natalie S. (PRESS)
...1',
CARBON_COPY
TEXT BODY
','
\,
,,1\,
[.
r l
0 Cl J~j
.
Malinowski, TomaszP. (SPCHW)
I too would be inclined to wait just a bit, although clearly the
President has spoken to this issue and you could manage it. The
program will have Rep Cynthia McKinney, UNHCR rep, Amb Sezibera of
Rwanda and Mora McLean of the Africa-America Institute which could
make for an all too interesting discussion ... but I'm sure there will
be· other opportunities.
-----Original Message----. From: Smith,
. Gayle E. (AF)
Sent: Monday, June 28, 1999 2:17PM
To: @PRESS
- Public Affairs
[
Cc: Malinowski, Tomasz P. (SPCHW)
Q CJ
Subject: FW:
VOA "Africa Journal", TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
Jl
5~
Funded by the USG.
Ah well. Think there is an opportunity here but also think we would
have to time this right. My preference would be to wait until we've
consolidated some in-house discussions. What do others think?
-----Original
Message----From: Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
Sent: Monday, June
28, 1999 1:31PM
To: Smit~, Gayle E. (AF)
-----~---------------
'
... ~-
e~~
Clinton Pres-idential Library Photocopy
___,____
--····-·-
�Page 2 of2
3795EA4E.FIN
Cc: @AFRICA - African
. Affairs
.
. .
Subject: VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
.
,
Gayle,
VOA is planning a program for this Thursday, "U.S. Assistance in
told them yo~ are
Kosovo: Why Not Africa." They asked me but I 1
more appropriate as the Special Assistant to the President on Africa
and Senior Director, NSC. They will contact @Press to request your ·
appearance on the program. I think we should get out there and make
the case so that others don't define our approach/policy for us.
This is an opportunity to lay' out our programs including reaffirming
· the Entebbe communique and ICAG, GLJI, etc. It is an opportunity
to talk directly to. the American and African public.
,
..
'
..
.
~~·--·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�'':···:··
... 3796BF48.FIN
Page 1 of2
Ex c h a·n g e M a i 1
DATE-TIME
6/28/99 5:07:04.PM
,·
FROM
Sanders, Robin~· (AF)
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
,,' ·
I
SUBJECT
TO
CARBON COPY
TEXT BODY
RE: VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
· Barks-Ruggles, Erica (AF)
Barks-Ruggles, Erica (AF)
Battenfield, Pat A. (AF)
Frazer, Jendayi E.· (AF)
Sanders, Robin R. (AF) ·
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
good reason that VOA is doing - they are being asked a lot by their
listeners as they should be and they need to be able to answer the
question and so should we. I have heard the broadcast and the call-ins
as --- although I am a BBCer-- and this is something they are getting
bombarded with. I am glad they are seeking out a policy person to
address it as opposed to winging it as they usually do - rrs
-----Original
Message----From: Barks-Ruggles, Erica (AF)
Sent: Monday, June
28, 1999 1:34 PM
To: Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF); Smith, Gayle E.
.
~n
.
Cc: @AFRICA - African Affairs
Subject: RE: VOA "Africa Journal"
TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
My question is, why isVOA doing this?
ABC/NBC/CBS/CNN I could understand. VOA?
-----Original Message----From: Frazer,
Jendayi E. (AF)
Sent: Monday, June 28, 1999 1:31PM
To: Smith,
Gayle E. (AF)
Cc: @AFRICA- African Affairs
Subject: VOA "Africa
Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
-··-----Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
.
�Page 2 of2 .
-3 796BF 48.FIN
','
I
\,
1',
,''
. Gayle, VOA is plaiming a program
for this Thursday, "U.S. Assistance in Kosovo: Why Not Africa."
They asked me. butl told them you are more appropriate as the Special
Assistant to the Pre·sident on Africa and Senior Director, NSC. They
will contact @Press to request your appearance on the program. I
think we should get out there and make the case so that others don't
define our approach/policy for us. This is an opportunity to lay
out our programs including reaffirming the Entebbe communique and
ICAG, GLJI, etc. It is an opportunity to talk directly to the American
and African public. Hope you agree.
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�------
------~-------------
Page 1 of2
· 3796BFF4.FIN
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME
6/28/99 6:20:10 PM
FROM
Sanders, Robin R. (AF)
'
\,
1',
,"
UNCLASSIFIED
·.CLASSIFICATION
SUBJECT
FW: VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Sanders, Robin R..(AF)
. CARBON_COPY
TEXT BODY
-----Original Message----From: Sanders, Robin R. (AF)
''
Sent: Monday,
June 28, 1999 5:07 PM
To: Barks-Ruggles, Erica (AF)
Cc: @AFRICA
·- African Affairs
Subject: RE: VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
good
reason that VOA is doing - they are being asked a lot by their listeners
as they should be and they need to be able to answer the question
and so should we.I have heard the broadcast and the call-ins as
--- although I am a BBCer-- and this is something they are getting
bombarded with. I am glad they are seeking out a policy person to
address it as opposed to winging it as they usually do - rrs
'
-----Original
Message----From: Barks-Ruggles, Erica (AF)
Sent:· Monday, June
28, 1999 1:34PM
To: Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF); Smith, Gayle E.
(AF)
Cc: @AFRICA- African Affairs
Subject: RE: VOA "Africa Journal"
TV Reqllest [UNCLASSIFIED]
'
My question is, why is VOA doing this?
ABC/NBC/CBS/CNN I could understand. VOA?
-'"---Original Message----From: Frazer,
.
-·----.
-
-.
~..~,.~·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�Page 2 of2
3796BFF4.FIN
Jendayi E. (AF)
Sent: Monday, June 28, 1999 1:31PM
To: Smith,
·
Gayle E. (AF)
· Cc: @AFRICA- African Affairs
Subject:VOA "Africa
Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
'·
.''
Gayle, VOA is planning a program
for this Thursday, "U.S. Assistance in Kosovo: Why Not Africa."·
They asked me but I told them you are more appropriate as the Special
Assistant to the President on Africa and Senior Director, NSC. They
will contact @Press to request your appearance on the program. I
think we should get out there and make the case ~o that others don't '
define our approach/policy for us. This is an opportunity to lay
out our programs including reaffirming the Entebbe communique and.
ICAG, GLJI, etc. It is an opportunity to'talk directly to the American
and African public. Hope you agree.
--
....................
~~·--·
Clinton Pres.idential Library Photocopy
---...-!.
�------------~~-------------------~-----
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
ANDTYPE,
DATE
SUBJECTffiTLE
RESTRICTION
OOia. email
Erica Barks-Ruggles to Robin R. Sanders; re: VOA "Africa Journal"
TV Request (I page)
06/28/1999
P5
OOib. email
Jendayi E. Frazer to Gayle E. Smith; re: VOA "Africa Journal" TV
Request (I page)
06/28/1999
P5
002a. email
Robin R. Sanders to Erica Barks-Ruggles; re: VOA "AfricaJournal"
TV Request (I page).
06/28/1999
P5
002b. email
Erica Barks-Ruggles to Robin R. Sanders; re: VOA "Africa Journal'
TV Request (I page)
06/2811999
P5
002c. email
Jendayi E. Frazer to Gayle E. Smith; re: VOA "Africa Journal" TV
Request (I page)
06/28/1999
i>5
003a.email
JendayiE. Fra.zer to Robin R. Sanders & Erica Barks-Ruggles; re:
VOA "Africa Journal:' TV Request (I page)
06/2811999 .
P5
003b. email
Robin R. Sanders to Erica Barks-Ruggles; re: VOA "Africa Journal"
TV Request (I page)
06/28/1999
P5
003c. email
Erica Barks-Ruggles to Robin R. Sanders; re: VOA"Africa journal"
TV Request (2 pages)
06/28/1999
P5
003d. email
Jendayi E. Frazer to Gayle E. Smith; re: VOA "Africa Journal" TV
Request (2 pages)
06/28/1999
P5
004a. email
Jendayi E. Frazer to Robin R. Sanders & Erica Barks-Ruggles; re:
VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request (1 page)
06/28/1999
PS
004b. email
Robin R. Sanders to Erica Barks-Ruggles; re: VOA "Africa Journal"
TV Request (2 pages)
06/28/1999
P5
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
NSCEmails
. Exchange-Record (Sept 97- Jan 01) (["VOA''])
ONBox Number: 620000
FOLDER TITLE:
[06/28/1999-02/29/2000]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F
. 181
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- 144 U.S.C. 2204(a)l
Freedom of Information Act- IS U.S.C. 552(b)l
PI
P2
P3
P4
b(l) National security classified information l(b)(l) of the FOIAI
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency l(b)(2) of the FOIAI
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute l(b)(3) of the FOIAI
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information l(b)(4) ofthe FOIAI
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy l(b)(6) of the FOIAI
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes l(b)(7) of the FOIAI
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions l(b)(8) of the FOIAI
,
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
·concerning wells l(b)(9) of the FOIAI
National Security Classified Information !(a)( I) of the PRAI
Relating to the appointment to Federal office l(a)(2) of the PRAI
Release would violate a Federal statute l(a)(3) of the PRAI
Release would disclose trade secrets ·or confidential commercial or
financial information l(a)(4) ofthe.PRAI
PS Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
and. his advisors, or between such advisors la)(S) of the PRAI
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy l(a)(6) of the PRAI
·C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
.
.·
.
. ofgift. ·
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
2201(3) ..
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
�.Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
SUBJECTffiTLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
004c. email
Erica Barks-Ruggles to Robin R. Sanders; re: VOA "Africa Journal"
TV Request ( 1 page)
06/28/1999
P5
004d. email
Jendayi E. Frazer to Gayle E. Smith; re: VOA "Africa Journal" TV
Request (I page)
06/28/1999
P5
005a. email
Jendayi E. Frazer to Robin R. Sanders & Erica Barks-Ruggles; re:
VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request (2 pages)
06/28/1999
P5
. 005b. email
Robin R. Sanders to EricaBarks-Ruggles; re: VOA "Africa Journal"
TV Request ·( 1 page)
06/28/1999
P5
005c. email
Erica Barks-Ruggles to Robin R. Sanders; re: VOA "Africa Journal"
TV Request (1 page)
06/2811999
P5
005d. email
Jendayi E. Frazer to Gayle E. Smith; re: VOA "Africa Journal" TV
Request (1 page)
06/28/1999
P5
006a. email
Elaine P. Wasserman to Mona K. Sutphen eta!; re: List (2 pages)
09/22/1999
Pl/b(l)
006b. email ·
Gayle K Smith to Jendayi E. Frazer at a!; re: VOA Event (1 page)
09/23/1999
P5
. · Jendayi E. Frazer to Gayle E. Smith; re: VOA Event (1 page)
09/2211999
P5
B. Dempsey to Gayle E. Smith; re: VOA (1 page)
. 02/28/2000
P5
'
006c. email
007. email
Nora
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
NSC Emails.
· · · Exchange-Record (Sept 97- Jan 01) (["VOA''])
OA/Box Number: 620000
FOLDER TITLE:
.
[06/28/1999-02/29/2000]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F
. 181
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- 144 U.S.C. 2204(a)l
Freedom of Information Act- 15 U.S.C. 552(b)l
PI
P2
P3
P4
b(l) National security classified information l(b)(l) of the FOIAI
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
.
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIAI
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute 10>)(3) of the FOIAI
b(4) Release would disclose frade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA)
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy l(b)(6) of the FOIAI
_
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIAI
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions l(b)(8) of the FOIAI
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells l(b)(9) of the FOIA]
·
National Security Classified Information l(a)(l) of the PRAI
Relating to the appointment to Federal office l(a)(2) of the PRA]
Release would violate a Federal statute l(a)(3) of the PRA)
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial informatio'n l(a)(4) of the PRAI
PS Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
and his advisors, or between stich advisors la)(S) of the PRA]
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy l(a)(6)of the PRAI
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
2201(3).
RR. i>ocu'ment will be reviewed upon request.
�3796C219.FIN
Page 1 of2
·Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME
6/28/99 6:47:18 PM
FROM
Barks-Ruggles, Erica (AF)
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Sanders, Robin R. (AF)
CARBON COPY
Barks-Ruggles, Erica (AF)
Battenfield, Pat A. (AF)
Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
Sanders, Robin R. (AF)
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
',,
\,
,.
i',
TEXT BODY
Ok, between you and Jendayi's very good arguments, I am convinced
that this is the right thing to do. Question is, who is the right
person. I would submit that Gayle or Susan is. IfGayleis out
of town, I suggest that we get Susan to do -- with talkers cleared
by us.
-----Original Message----From: Sanders, Robin R.
(AF)
Sent: Monday, June 28, 1999 5:07PM
To: Barks-Ruggles, Erica
(AF)
Cc: @AFRICA- African Affairs
Subject: RE: VOA "Africa Journal"
TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
good reason that VOA is doing- they
are being asked a lot by their listeners as they should be and they
need to be able to answer the question and so should we. I have
heard the broadcast and the call-ins as--- although I am a BBCer-and this is something they are getting bombarded with. I am glad
they are seeking out a policy person to address it as opposed to
winging it as they usually do - rrs
-----Original Message----From: Barks-Ruggles,
Erica (AF)
Sent: Monday, June 28, 1999 1:34·PM
To: Frazer, Jendayi
E. (AF); Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
...... -
.
--·-------.
~-;::;·~;;.~·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�Page 2 of2
3796C2l9 .FIN.
Cc: @AFRICA- African Affairs
Subject: RE:
VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
My question is,
why is VOA doing this? ABC/NBC/CBS/CNN I could understand. VOA?
-----Original
Message----From: Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
Sent:Monday,June
·
28, 1999 1:31PM
To: Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
Cc: @AFRICA- African
Affairs
Subject: VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
Gayle,
VOA is planning a program for this Thursday, "U.S. Assistance in
.Kosovo: Why Not Africa." They asked me but I told them you are
more appropriate as the Special Assistant to the President on Africa
and Senior Director, NSC. They will contact @Press to request your
appearance on the program. I think we should get out there .and make
the case so that others don't define our approach/policy for us.
This .is an opportunity to lay out our programs including reaffirming
the Entebbe communique and ICAG, GLJI, etc. It is. an opportunity
to talk directly to the American and African public. Hope you agree.
·-··
- •.
..._.
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
f·~"""
cotb
.
[Q@\~
�- - - - - - - - -
Page 1 of2
· 3796C16D.FIN
.
'
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME
6/28/99 6:55:36 PM
FROM
Sanders, Robin R. ('AF)
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Barks-Ruggles, Erica (AF)
CARBON_COPY
Barks-Ruggles, Eri~a (AF)
Battenfield, Pat A. (AF)
Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
Sanders, Robin R. (AF)
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
TEXT BODY
Well- I would push back and say that Gayle is more appropriate since
this issue is being handled here with a lot of dialogue and back
and forth with our press/speech people and it is more of a White
House issue than State's. We should see if they can reschedule when
GS is here
-----Original Message----- .
From: Barks-Ruggles, Erica
(AF)
Sent: Monday, June 28, 1999 6:47PM
To: Sanders, Robin R.
(AF)
Cc: @AFRICA- African Affairs
Subject: RE: VOA "Africa Journal"
TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
Ok, between you and Jendayi's very good
arguments, I am convinced that this is the right thing to do. Question
is, who is the right person. I would submit that Gayle or Susan
is. If Gayle is out of town, I suggest that we get Susan to do -with talkers cleared by us. ·
-----Original Message----From: Sanders,
Robin R. (AF)
Sent: Monday, June 28, 1999 5:07 PM
To: Barks-Ruggles,
Erica (AF)
Cc: @AFRICA- African Affairs
Subject: ~: VOA "Africa
.•
···-------.
RZ't:~.__.-
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�· Journal" TV Request (UNCLASSIFIED1
good.reasonthat VOA is doing
-fuey are being asked a lot by fueir listOners as they should be
and fuey need to b<i able to answer fue question and so should we.
I have heard fue broadcast and fue call-ins as --- alfuoUgh I am
a BBCer-- and fuis is somefuing they are getting bombarded wifu.
I am giad fuey are seeking out a policy person to address it as
opposed to winging it as they usually do - rrs
;:.
~
-----Original Message----From: Barks-Ruggles,
Erica (AF)
Sent: Monday, June 28, 1999 1:34 PM
To: Frazer, Jendayi
E. (AF); Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
Cc: @AFRICA- African Affairs
·.
I
Subject: RE: Journal" TV Request (UNCLASSIFIED1
VOA "Africa
My is VOA doing fuis? ABCfNBC/CBS/CNN I could understand. VOA?
whyquestion is,
-----Original
Message----From: Frazer, Jendayi E, (AF)
· Sent: Monday, June·
28, 1999 1:31PM
To: Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
Cc: @AFRICA- African
Affairs VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
Subject:
Gayle,is planning a program for this Thursday, "U.S. Assistance in
V0 A
Kosovo: WhY Not Africa." They asked me but I told them you are :
more appropriate as fue Special Assistant to fue President on Africa
and Senior Director, NSC. They will contact @Press to request your
·appearance on fue program. I fuink we should get out fuere and make
fue case so fuat others don't define our approach/policy for us.
This is an opportunity to lay out our programs including reaffirming
the Entebbe communique and ICAG, GLTI, etc. It is an opportunity
to talk directly to fue American and African public. Hope you agree.
-- -----·
I
Clinton· Presidential L:b.:aryf'3""'' ·""':'· .
1
Photocopy
�Page 1 of3
· 3796C050.FIN
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME
FROM
6/28/99 7:21:07 PM
Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
I.
UNCLASSIFIED
CLASSIFICATION
RE: VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED].
· SUBJECT
TO
Sanders, Robin R. (AF)
Barks-Ruggles, Erica (AF)
CARBON COPY
Barks-Ruggles, Erica (AF)
Battenfield, Pat A. (AF)
Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
Sanders, Robin R. (AF)
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
TEXT BODY
I haven't heard from Gayle whether she wants to do this nor from
@press whether they will allow. I understand there is an issue of
whether Gayle will be in town. I have no problem with SER doing_
but not as comfortable with State talkers. The original request
came to me arid if necessary I can handle (as NSC or alternatively
as Harvard faculty if distance required) and if @press okays.
-----Original
Message----From: Sanders, Robin R. (AF)
0
Sent:Monday,June
~'
28, 1999 6:56PM
To: Barks-Ruggles, Erica (AF)
Cc: @AFRICA- African
Affairs
Subject: RE: VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
r;
Well
-I would push back and say that Gayle is more appropriate since
this issue is being handled here with a lot of dialogue and back
and forth with our press/speech people and it is more of a White
House issue than State's. We should see if they can reschedule when
GS is here
-----Original Message----From: Barks-Ruggles, Erica
(AF)
Sent: Monday, June 28, 1999 6:47PM
To: Sanders, Robin R.
.
·- ·--··----·-.
-
~·~,.~·
Clinton Pres-idential LibraryPhotocopy
1\
<:J3 b_1
�· 3796C050.FIN
Page 2 of3
(AF)
Cc: @AFRICA- African Affairs
Subject: RE: VOA "Africa Journal"
TVRequest [UNCLASSIFIED]
..
Ok, between you and Jendayi's very good
arguments, I am convinced that this is the right thing to do. Question
is, who is the right person. I would submit that Gayle or Susan
is. If Gayle is out of town, I suggest that we get Susan to do -with talkers cleared by us.
-~---Original Message----From: Sanders,
Robin R. (AF)
Sent: Monday, June 28, 1999 5:07PM
To: Barks-Ruggles,
Erica (AF)
Cc: @AFRICA- African Affairs.
Subject: RE: VOA "Africa
Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
good reason that VOA is doing
- they are being asked a lot by their listeners as they should be
and they need to be able to answer the question and so should we.
I have heard the broadcast and the. call-ins as--- although I am
a BBCer-- and this is something they are getting bombarded with.
I am glad they are seeking out a policy person to address it as ·
opposed to winging it as they usually do - rrs
-----Original Message----From: Barks.:.Ruggles,.
Erica (AF)
Sent: Monday, June 28, 1999 1:34PM
To: Frazer, Jendayi
E. (AF); Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
Cc: @AFRICA - African Affairs
Subject: RE:
VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
My question is,
why is VOA doing this? ABC/NBC/CBS/CNN I could understand. VOA?
·-----Original
Message----From: Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
Sent: Monday, June
28, 1999 1:31PM
To: Smith, Gayle E.-(AF)
Cc: @AFRICA- African
Affairs
-------fiftl,~
...,.-·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�'·'
Page 3 of3
3796C050.FIN
Subject: VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
Gayle,
VOA is planning a program for this Thursday, "U.S. Assistanc·e in
Kosovo: Why Not Africa." They asked me but I told them you are
more appropriate as the Special Assistant to the President on Africa
and Senior Director',NSC. They will contact @Press to request your
appearance on the program. I think we should get out there and make
the case so that others don't define our approach/policy for us.
This is an opportunity to lay out our programs including reaffirming
the Entebbe communique and ICAG, GLJI, etc. It is an opportunity
to talk directly to the American and African public. Hope you agree .
.. J
Clinton Pres.idential Library Photocopy
�.>
3796C056.FIN
Page· 1 of 3
Exchange Mail
· 6/28/99 7:23:15 PM
DATE-TIME
Frazer,
FROM
Jenday~
R (AF)
,.
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
· SUBJECT
FW: VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
, TO
Barks~Ruggles,
Erica (AF)
Battenfielci, Pat A. (AF)
Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
Sanders, Robin R. (AF)
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
CARBON COPY
TEXT BODY
Opps forgot: I can also ask VOA to reschedule when Gayle is here.
-----Original Message----From: Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF) ·
Sent: Monday,
June 28, 1999 7:21PM
To: Sanders, Robin R. (AF); Barks-Ruggles,
Erica (AF)
Cc: @AFRICA- African Affairs
Subject: RE: VOA "Africa
Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
I haven't heard from Gayle
whether she wants to do this nor from @press whether they will allow.
I understand there is an issue of whether Gayle will be in town.
I have no problem with SER doing but not as comfortable with State
talkers. The original request came to me and if necessary I can
hap.dle (as NSC or alternatively as Harvard faculty if distance required)
and if @press okays.
-----Original Message----From: Sanders,
Robin R. (AF)
Sent: Monday, June 28, 1999 6:56PM
To: Barks-Ruggles,
Erica (AF)
Cc: @AFRICA- African Affairs
Subject: RE: VOA "Africa
Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
···------:..c
...
~-~~''\.~·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�Page 2 of3
3796C056.FIN
Well - I would push back and
.
say that Gayle is more appropriate since this issue is being handled
here with a lot of dialogue and back and forth with our press/speech
people and it is more of a White House issue than State's. We should
see if they can reschedule when GS is here
· -----Original Message----From: Barks-Ruggles,
Erica (AF)
Sent: Monday, June 28, 1999 6:47PM
To: Sanders, Robin
R. (AF)
Cc: @AFRICA- African Affairs
. Subject: RE: VOA "Africa
Journal". TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
I,
Ok, between you and Jendayi's
very good arguments, ·I am convinced that this is the rightthing
to do. Question is, who is the right person. I would submit that
Gayle or Susan is. If Gayle is out of town, I suggest that we get
Susan to do -- with talkers cleared by us.
-----Original Message----From: Sanders,
Robin R. (AF)
Sent:Monday, June 28, 1999 5:07PM
To: Barks-Ruggles,
Erica (AF)
Cc: @AFRICA - African Affairs
Subject: RE: VOA "Africa
Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
good reason that VOA is doing
- they are being asked a lot by their listeners as they should be
and they need to be able to answer the question and so should we.
I have heard the broadcast and the call-ins as--- although I am
a BBCer-- and this is something they are getting· bombarded with.
I am glad they are seeking out a policy person to address it as
· opposed to winging it as they usually do - rrs
-----Original Message----From: Barks.;.Ruggles,
Erica (AF)
Sent: Monday, June 28, 1999 1:34PM
To: Frazer, Jendayi
E. (AF); Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
Cc: @AFRICA- African Affairs
Subject: RE:
'
VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
............
___________
..
~~~)
.....w·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�-------~---~---------------
Page 3 of3
3796C056.FIN
My question is,
why is VOA doing this? ABC/NBC/CBS/CNN I could understand. VOA?
-----Original
Message----From: Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
Sent: Monday, June
28, 1999 1:31 PM
To: Smith, Gayle .8. (AF)
Cc: @AFRICA - African
Affairs
~
Subject: VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
Gayle,
VOA is planning a program for this Thursday, "U.S. Assistance in
Kosovo: Why Not Africa." They asked me but I told them you are
more appropriate as the Special Assistant to the President on Africa
and Senior Director, NSC. They will contact @Press to request your
appearance.on the program. I think we should get out there and make
the case so that others don't define our approach/policy for us.
This is an opportunity~to lay out our programs including reaffirming .
the Entebbe communique and ICAG, GLJI, etc. It is an opportunity
to talk directly to the American and African public. Hope you agree.
I
·----·---'
f~~"l~,·~\ .~·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�.. Page 1 of3
3796FOE8.FIN
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME
6/29/99 10:22:31 AM
FROM
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
Barks-Ruggles, Erica (AF)
Battenfield, Pat A. (AF)
Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
Sanders, Robin R. (AF)
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
CARBON_COPY
TEXT BODY
The press office needs to handle this, I passed on the information
to them
-----Original Message----From: Frazer, Jendayi E.
(AF)
Sent: Monday, June 28, 1999 7:23 PM
To: @AFRICA- African
Affairs
Subject: FW: VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
Opps
forgot: I can also ask VOA to reschedule when Gayle is here.
'I
-----Original
Message----From: Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
Sent: Monday, June
28, 1999 7:21PM
To: Sanders, Robin R. (AF); Barks-Ruggles, Erica
(AF)
Cc: @AFRICA- African Affairs
Subject: RE: VOA "Africa Journal"
TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
I haven't heard froin Gayle whether she
wants to do this nor from @press whether they will allow. I understand
there is an issue of whether Gayle will be in town. I have no problem
with 'SER doing but not as comfortable with State .talkers. The original
alternatively
request c~me to me and if necessary I can handle (as NSC
or
···----·-·----~
�Page 2 of3
3796FOE8.FIN
·'
as Harvard faculty if distance required) and if @press okays.
-----Original
toS"b
Message----From: Sanders, Robin R. (AF)
Sent: Monday, June
I,
28, 1999 6:56 PM
To: Barks-Ruggles, Erica (AF)
Cc: @AFRICA- African
Affairs
Subject: RE: VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
[~
Well
~I would push back and say that Gayle is more appropriate since
this issue is being handled here with a lot ofdialogue and back
arid forth with our press/speech people and it is more of a White
House issue than State's. We should see if they can reschedule when
GS is here·
-----Original Message----From: Barks-Ruggles, Erica
(AF)
Sent: Monday, June 28, 1999 6:47PM
To: Sanders, Robin R.
(AF)
Cc: @AFRICA- African Affairs
Subject: RE: VOA "Africa Journal"
TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
Ok, between you and Jendayi's very good
arguments, I am convinced that this is the right thing to do. Question
'is, who is the right person. I would submit that Gayle or Susan
is. If Gayle is out of town, I suggest that we get Susan to do -with talkers cleared by us.
-----Original Message----From: Sanders,
Robin R. (AF)
Sent: Monday; June 28, 1999 5:07PM
To: Barks-Ruggles,
Erica (AF)
Cc: @AFRICA- African Affairs
Subject: RE: VOA "Africa
Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
good reason that VOA is doing
- they are being asked a lot by their listeners as they should be
and they need to be able to answer the question and so should we.
I have heard the broadcast and the call-ins as--- aithough I am
a BBCer-- and this is something they are getting bombarded with.
<
·········----
~"""" ·--'
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�Page 3 of3
3796FOE8.FIN
I am glad they are seeking out a.policy person tci address it as
opposed to winging it as they usually do - rrs
-----Original Message----From: Bark~-Ruggles,
Erica (AF)
Sent: Monday, June 28, 1999 1:34 Pl\(1
To: Frazer, Jendayi
E. (AF); Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
Cc: @AFRICA- African Affairs
-Subject: RE:
·
VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
My question is,
why is VOA doing this? ABC/NBC/CBS/CNN I could understand. VOA?
-----Original
Message---:-From: Frazer, Jendayi E ..(AF)
Sent: Monday, June
. 28, 1999 1:31PM
To: Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
Cc: @AFRICA - African
Affairs
Subject: VOA "Africa Journal" TV Request [UNCLASSIFIED]
Gayle,
VOA is planning a program for this Thursday, "U.S. Assistance in
Kosovo: Why Not Africa." They asked me but I told them you are
more appropriate as the Special Assistant to the President on Africa
and Senior Director, NSC. They will contact @Press to request your
appearance on the program. I think we should get out there and make
the case so that others don't define our approach/policy for us.
This is an opportunity to lay out our programs including reaffirming
the Entebbe communique and ICAG, GLJI, etc. It is an opportunity
...
to talk directly to the American and African public. Hope you agree. ~ ·" ,..
(;:vf},:f<.~~
Ciinton Presidential Library Photocopy
·,
�.,,.
,,
·-38082DDC.FIN
Page 2 of3
TEXT_BODY
TRANSLATED_ATTACHMENT due.doc
DATE-TIME
9/23/99 7:48:44 AM
FROM
\
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: VOA event [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
Battenfield, Pat A. (AF)
Byrne, Catherine E. (AF}
Dempsey, Nora B. (AF)
Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
Smith, Gayle E: (AF)
CARBON_COPY
TEXT BODY
Good point, which makes me think about DROC and the Uganda
cable.
that outlines cost requirements for JMC. One of the things we may
want to think about -- your premise below is right, i.e. that if
they had enough$$ for war, they should be prepared to invest in
peace. Also, most of the countries involved in DROC are in some
hot water with the IFis given defense spending. It may be too creative,
but it seems to me that we might want to consider two things - first,
sitting down with the IFis (Bank will be more receptive) to float
idea that defense allocations could/should be used to support peace
process. If countries could demonstrate as much, they should gain
confidence points, but could also justify levels that, even with
the war ended, are likely to remain too high (I think the IFis will
now start to hammer for decreases in spending, since agreement
signed).
This would require our meeting with Treasury, our EDs at the Bank
and Fund, and probably Medavo. Second, we should possibly be
demarching
signatory countries to make this point, i.e. that they need to invest
in peace. Would work better if we could point to a "matching"
contribution
on our part, i.e. we are' willing to do the following (support PKO,
possible limited assistance to JMC including technical) but you need
to ante up, as well. We could go really wild and suggest that they
create a·SADC trust fund into which signatories make contributions.·
Let
me know if any of this makes sense to you.
···---
..
r'i','!.c~
..,.,.,.
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
....
......:.._. ___
..../
CLINTON LIBRARY PHOTOCOPY
�"\./¥'
,. 38082DDC.FIN
Page 3 of3
,·
-----Original Message--~-
From: Frazer,
Jendayi E. (AF)
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 8:48PM ·
To: Smith,
Gayle E. (AF); @AFRICA- African Affairs
Subject: RE: VOA event
[UNCLASSIFIED]
\,
One point: money used to buy weapons and support
war efforts should also be available to support peace
implementation/conflict
resolution efforts. International community must remain engaged
and should do so as collective obligation to support peace; however,
ultimatelyAfricans accountable for achieving peace on their continent
and belligerents must/should reorient resources accordingly. Maybe
reference post-WWII establishment of collective security mechanism
(NATO) in Europe and its evolution NATO-enlarged in post-Cold
War
period. [Only problem with reference is US membership in NATO
although
not a European power--need to avoid question of why not similar
engagement
in Africa?].
-----Original Message----From: Smith, Gayle E.
(AF)
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 7:01AM
To: @AFRICA
- African Affairs
Subject: VOA event [UNCLASSIFIED]
I am doing
a VOA interview tomorrow on conflict resolution in Africa. If any
of you have key points you think need to be raised, please let me
know -- not a requirement, just in case you have ideas or major points
you do not want me to miss.
-·-~-~----
'
~~·---·
Clinton Pres.idential Library Photocopy
CLINTON LIBRARY PHOTOCOPY
\,
�38DA5FF8.FIN
Page 1 of 1
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME
0212812000 6:01:04 PM
FROM
Dempsey, Nora~- (AF)
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
VOA [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
CARBON_COPY
Battenfield, Pat A. (AF)
Byrne, Catherine E. (AF)
D~mpsey, Nora B. (AF)
ODonohue, Peter A. (AF)
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
\,
i',
TEXT BODY
It occurred to me on the trip that we are not making sufficient
use ofVOA in the way we might. When I was in the Special Middle
East Coordinator's Office, we (I) reviewed (and rewrote) VOA talking
points and editorials DAILY. Every morning. Sensitive, belligerent,
gratuitously provocative items were deleted, rewritten, etc.
VOA
performs such an important role - we met with them and agreed that
it was important that their role HELPED rather than hurt our peacemaking
efforts and our shared hopes for the people of the region.
Angolans listen to VOA all the time. Chicory made mention of making
a big effort to listen to VOA in NYC after Angola Day was over.
Chicoty was also exorcised about VOA's support for Savimbi. He brought
it up. several times, each time working himself up into a sweat.
VOA came up repeatedly in our meetings with civil society, NGO's
and opposition members, as well as in an HIVIAIDS parliamentarian
meeting. We need to make contact with VOA, get them on the team
and start working on their scripts. Noone could remember having
heard anything about HIVIAIDS on the radio, but everybody knew about
their coverage of Savimbi. Besides, getting VOA to offer to broadcast
a government statement declaring a new open arms policy to UNITA
fighters- "put down your arms and pick up a new life!" would be
a powerful deliverable during the next round of the BCC. ·
....... _
..
______________
'
,,
·--··-~~·
....,..
.
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library
DATE
SUBJECTffiTLE
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
Nora B. Dempsey to Gayle E. Smith; re: My VOA Concern in One
Paragraph (2 pages)
001. email
RESTRICTION
06/02/2000
P5
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
NSC Emails (Exchange-Record; September 1997-January 2001 ["VOA''])
OA/Box Number: 620000
FOLDER TITLE:
[02/29/2000-1 011 0/2000]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F
. 182
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act" (44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom oflnformation Act- (5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
Pt'National Security Classified Information ((a)(l) of the PRA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office ((a)(2) of the PRA]
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute ((a)(3) of the PRA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information ((a)(4) of the PRA]
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors (a)(S) of the PRA]
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy ((a)(6) of the PRA]
b(l) National security classified information ((b)(l) of the FOIA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
·~ an agency ((b)(2) of the FOIA] .
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute ((b)(3) of the FOIA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information ((b)(4) of the FOIA] ·
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes ((b)(7) of the FOIA)
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial.institutions ((b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological· or geophysical information
concerning wells ((b)(9) of the FOIA)
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
" _220l(J). _ _ _ ___:__,
i
.!
.·.· ~~·~·">'·~·
~Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
.JUCSt.
!
'
l
•
~
•
•
•
,I.
'
! ' •
~
'.
-:J. :. ,)
'
••
'
'
""),
i
•
• :
.•
-
'
'
'
.... '
•
•
\•
~
.. ;
�·· 39572669.FIN
Page 1 of2
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME
06/02/2000 9:46:17 AM
,
FROM
n'empsey, Nora B. (AF)
1.
,.,
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
My VOA concern in one paragraph [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
CARBON_COPY
TEXT BODY
Gayle- (since it is unlikely we will ever find an uninterrupted
half hour):
A popular daily (x7) half hour VOA radio show transmitted
all over Angola was scheduled to be OFF the air as of tomorrow.
Every time I turned around in Luanda, someone (always Angolan, always
civil society, NOT government) was bemoaning the loss. Turned out,
it all came dowri to money. A.I.D. and VOA and the embassy had all
gotten tired of trying to keep this program funded, and were bickering
amongst themselves so much that they had lost perspective.
In
a country where 2 of the 3 newspapers have been recently closed down
by a media repressive government, where 75% of the people are illiterate,
and where we have publicly stated our commitment to do what we can
to help them move toward free and fair elections next November, it
makes no sense to lose the only means to communicate freely with
all the people. Joe Sullivan was initially nervous that my clear
concern about this would mean messing with his budgeting, stealing
pete to pay paul. Once I reassured Joe that I was did not intend
to re-open his financial decisions, but to find additional money
to keep the VOA program alive through elections, he quit flinching.
I
intend to get E.D.D.I. money- 600,000 will more than cover all expenses
through 2001. A cheap price to pay for the potential impact. VOA
folks told me that they have heard that VOA programming made all
the difference in the Nigerian elections.
A.I.D. has come up with
· 200,000 to keep the show on thru Sept. I need to find my 600,000
by August 15.
·
Everybody's happy now, and all think its the right
decision \an amazing turn-around from the sniping I had been hearing).
·----·--...
..
~~ ·.~·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�Page 2 of2
69572669.FIN
Now I just have to find the bucks.
'•
\,
~~
..,.,..
.
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�----
- - - - - - - - - - - -
\_ I
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
DATE
SUBJECTrtiTLE
RESTRICTION
001. email
John P. Prendergast to Erica Barks-Ruggleset al; re:
VOA/Kinyarwanda (1 page)
07/1111991
P5
002a. email
Damon M. Wilson to John P. Prendergast; re: VOA/Kinyarwanda (1
page)
0711111997
P5
002b. email
John P. Prendergast to African Affairs; re: VOA/Kinyarwanda (2
pages) ·
07/1111997
P5
003a. email
Susan E. Rice to John P. Prendergast; re: VOA/Kinyarwanda (1 page)
0711111997
P5
003b. email
John P. Prendergast to African Affairs; re: VOA/Kinyarwanda (1
page)
07/11/1997
P5
004a. email
John P .. Prendergastto Damon M. Wilson; re: VOA/Kinyarwanda (1
page)
07/13/1997
P5
004b. email
.. Damon M. Wilson to John P. Prendergast; re: VOA/Kinyarwanda (1
page)
07/11/1997
P5
John P. Prendergast to African Affairs; re: VOA/Kinyarwanda (1
page)
07/11/1997
P5
005a. email
Susan E. Rice to John P. Prendergast; re: VOA/Kinyarwanda (1 page)
07/11/1997
P5
005b. email
John P. Prendergast to African Affairs; re: VOA/Kinyarwanda (2
pages)
07111/1997
P5
006a. email
John P: Prendergast to Damon M. Wilson; re: VOA/Kinyarwanda (1
page)
07113/1997
P5
.. 004c. email
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
NSC Emails
·Exchange-Non-Record (Mar 97-Jan 0 I) (["VOA"])
OA/Box Number:· 630000
FOLDER TITLE:
[06/1 0/1997-1 0/23/1997]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0 165-F
. . 183
. ..
.
.
.·
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act c 144 U.S.C, 2204(3)1
National Security Classified Information l(a)(l) of the PRAI
Relating to the appointment to Federal office !(a)(2) of the PRAI
Release would violate a Federal statute !(a)(3) of the PRAJ
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information !(a)(4) of the PRAI
PS Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors !a)(S) of the PRAI
. P6· Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy l(a)(6) of the PRAI
PI
P2
P3
P4
C. Closed in accordance·with-restrictions contained in donor's deed
. of gift.
.
PRM. Personalrecord misfile defined ip accordance with 44 U.S.C.
2201(3) .
. RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
Freedom of Information Act- IS U.S.C. 552(b)J
b(l)
b(2)
·
b(3)
b(4)
b(6)
b(7)
b(8)
b(9)
National security classified information l(b)(l) of the FOIAI
Release would discloSe internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency l(b)(2) of the FOIAI
Release would violate a Federal statute l(b)(3) of the FOIAI
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information l(b)(4) of the FOIAI
Release wouid constitute a· clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy l(b)(6) of the FOIAI
Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
.
purposes l(b)(7) of the FOIAI
Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions l(b)(8) of the FOIAI
Release would disClose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells l(b)(9) ofthe FOIAI
�.Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
AND. TYPE
DATE
SUBJECTffiTLE
RESTRICTION
006b. email
Damon M: Wilson to John P. Prendergast; re: VOA/Kinyarwanda (2
pages)
07/11/1997
P5
006c. email
John P. Prendergast to African Affairs; re: VOA/Kinyarwanda (1
page)
07/11/1997
P5
COLLECTION: ·
.Clinton Presidential Records
. NSC Emails ..
Exchange-Non-Record (Mar 97-Jan 01) (["VOA"])
OA/Box Number: 630000
FOLDER TITLE:
[06/1 011997-1 0/23/1997]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0 165-F
. 183
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- 144 U.S.C. 2204(a)l
Freedom of Information Act- IS U.S.C. 552(b)l
PI National Security Ciassified Information l(a)(l) of the PRAI
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office l(a)(2) of the PRAI
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute l(a)(3) of the PRAI
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information l(a)(4) of the PRAI
PS Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors la)(S) of the PRAI
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy l(a)(6) of the PRAI
b(l) National security classified information l(b)(l) of the FOIAI
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel r1iles and practiCes of
an agency l(b)(2) of the FOIAI
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute l(b)(3) of the FOIAI
· b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information l(b)(4) of the FOIAI
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy l(b)(6) of the FOIAI
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes l(b)(7) of the FOIAI
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions l(b)(8) of the FOIAI
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells l(b)(9) of the FOIAI
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
2201(3) ..
. RR. Document will be reviewed llpon request.
�----------
_11EIEF3D.FIN
Page 1 of 1
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME
7/11/97 3:12:00 PM
FROM
Prendergast, John P.
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
VOA/Kinyarwanda [UNCLASSIFIED]
\.
Barks-Ruggles, Erica
Battenfield, Pat A.
McCormick, Shawn H.
Prendergast, John P .
. Rice, Susan E.
Wilson, Damon M.
Orr, Robert C.
Wilson, Joseph C.
TO
CARBON COPY
TEXT BODY
Charlie Snyder called to alert us to the fact that VOA intends to
stop its Kinyarwanda broadcasts on Oct. 1. VOA makes its own decisions
about its priorities within overall funding parameters,· so this is
VOA's call. Charlie says that State is very opposed to this closure,
and that NSC has been in the past. Charlie pointed out that we should
cut back the Amhara service, which has been lots of trouble (something
we heard about again at the meeting with Meles) in order to make
money available for the Kinyarwanda service. He wanted to coordinate
a 1-2 punch with the NSC and State working VOA over on this issue:
Any
feedback??
----Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
-,_
�---------------------------------c-----.--------~--------------.
11E20075.FIN
Page 1 of2
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME
7111/97 4:24:00 PM
_FROM
Wilson, Damon M.
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: VOA/Kinyarwanda [UNCLASSIFIED]·
TO
Prendergast, John P.
CARBON COPY
. Barks-Ruggles, Erica
Battenfield, Pat A.
McCormick, Shawn H.
Prendergast, John P.
Rice, Susan E.
Wilson, Damon M.
Orr, Robert c.
Wilson, Joseph C.
TEXT BODY
John:
I'll help you punch. I think the Kinyarwandan service is
extremely valuable and needed given the situation in Rwanda and eastern
DROC (where there are many Kinyarwandan speakers). Having VOA service
could help us with a possible justice initiative. Do we know VOA's
rationale behind cutting this particular service? Do you want m·e
to find out. I know Alan Heil (Deputy Director, VOA).
The Kirundi
service is even more valuable though. Is it safe?
From:
Prendergast, John P.
To: @AFRICA- African Affairs
CC: IN, NonRecord
Subject:
VOA/Kinyarwanda [UNCLASSIFIED]
Date: Friday, July 11, 1997 03:14
PM
.,
Charlie Snyder called to alert us to the fact that VOA intends 1
.to stop its Kinyarwanda broadcasts on Oct. 1. VOA makes its own
decisions about its priorities within overall funding parameters,
so this is VOA's call. Charlie says that State is very opposed to
this closure, and that NSC has been in the past. Charlie pointed
out that we should cut back the Amhara service, whiCh has been lots
oftroubl~ (something we heard about again at the meeting with Meles)
·-·~-----·
'
F~:l··~, . ~·
Clinton Pres.id~ntial Library Photocopy
�Page 2 of2
11E20075.FIN .
in order to make money available for the Kinyarwanda service. He
wanted to coordinate a 1-2 punch with the NSC and State working VOA
over on this issue.
·
Any feedback??
\.
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�11E20DFA.FIN
Page 1 ofl
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME
7/11/97 5:23:00 PM
FROM
Rice, Susan E.
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: VOA/Kinyarwanda [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Prendergast, John P.
CARBON_COPY
Barks-Ruggles, Erica
Battenfield, Pat A.
McCormick, Shawn H.
Prendergast, John P.
Rice, Susan E.
Wilson, Damon M.
Ort, Robert C.
Wilson, Joseph C.
TEXT BODY
I agree entirely with Charlie. Let's push back and cut Amhara, if
necessary. I understand however that AID may be part of the problem.
They funded this in the past and don't want to anymore. We should
push AID as well. JP, you want to talk to McCall? This has been
a very valuable program.
From: Prendergast, John P.
To:
@AFRICA- African Affairs
CC: IN, NonRecord
Subject: VOA/Kinyarwanda
[UNCLASSIFIED]
Date: Friday, July 11, 1997 03:14PM
Charlie Snyder
called to alert us to the fact that VOA intends to stop its Kinyarwanda
broadcasts on Oct. 1. VOA makes its own decisions about its priorities
within overall funding parameters, so this is VOA's call. Charlie
. ·says that State is very opposed to this closure, and that NSC has
been in the past. Charlie pointed out that we should cut back the
Amhara service, which has been lots of trouble (something we heard
about again at the meeting with Meles) in order to make money available
for the Kinyarwanda service. He wanted to coordinate a 1-2 punch
with the NSC and State working VOA over on this issue.
Any feedback??
···---·-----Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
1,
�'.<
. 11 E4C9E5 .FIN
Page 1 of2
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME
· 7113/97 7:10:00 PM
FROM
Prendergast, John P.
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: VOA/Kinyarwanda [UNCLASSIFIED]·
TO
Wilson, Damon M.
CARBON COPY
Barks-Ruggles, Erica
Battenfield, Pat A.
McCormick, Shawn H.
Prendergast, John P.
Rice, Susan E.
Wilson, Damon M.
Orr, Robert C.
Wilson, Joseph C.
TEXT BODY
\,
Damon/Susan/Joe/Shawn: Damon, go ahead and do some quick investigating.
We can then coordinate and call Dick McCall and others on this later
on Monday or early Tuesday. We should also intersect with Bogosian
as well as Charlie Snyder, so that we have a unified message. Maybe
we should indeed campaign to end the Amharic service in order to
continue this.
From: Wilson, Damon M.
To: Prendergast,
John P.
CC: @AFRICA- African Affairs; IN, NonRecord at A1
Subject:
RE: VOA/Kinyarwanda [UNCLASSIFIED]
Date: Friday, July 11, 1997 04:24
PM
John:
I'll help you punch. I think the Kinyarwandan service
is extremely valuable and needed given the situation in Rwanda and
eastern DROC.(where there are many Kinyarwandan speakers). Having
VOA service could help us with a possible justice initiative. Do
we know VOA's rationale behind cutting this particular service?
Do you want me to find out. I know Alan Heil (Deputy Director, VOA).
The
Kirundi service is even more valuable though. Is it safe?
.. ··--- ----.__
__
tfTh~.... ~·
Clinton Pres.idential Library Photocopy
.,
�. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
11E4C9E5.FIN
Page 2 of2
From:
Prendergast, John P.
To: @AFRICA - African Affairs
CC: IN, NonRecord
Subject:·
VOA/Kinyarwanda [UNCLASSIFIED]
·Date: Friday, July 1,11, 1997 03:14
PM
.::·.
Charlie Snyder called to alert us to the fact that VOA intends
to stopits Kinyarwanda broadcasts on Oct. 1. VOA makes its.own
decisions about its priorities within overall funding parameters,
so this is VOA's call. Charlie says that State is very opposed to
this closure, and that NSC has been in the past. Charlie pointed
out that we should cut back the Amhara service, which has been lots
of trouble (something we heard about again at the meeting with Meles)
in order to make money available for the Kinyarwanda service. He
wanted to coordinate a 1-2 punch with the NSC and State working VOA
over on this issue.;
Any feedback??
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
.
'
_..,.._
__ __.
�11E4CB 1E.FIN
Page 1 of2
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME
7/13/97 7:11:00 PM
FROM
Prendergast, John P.
I.
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: VOA/Kinyarwanda [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Rice, Susan E.
CARBON_COPY
TEXT BODY
See my other message on this (sent two minutes ago). I'll call Dick
on Monday, after we get all of our ducks in a row.
From:
Rice, Susan E.
To: Prendergast, John P.
CC: @AFRICA- African Affairs;
IN, NonRecord
· Subject: RE: VOA/Kinyarwanda [UNCLASSIFIED]
Date:
Friday, July 11, 1997 05:25 PM
I agree entirely with Charlie.
Let's push back and cut Amhara, if necessary. I understand however
that AID may be part of the problem. They funded this in the past
and don't want to anymore. We should push AID as well. JP, you
want to talk to McCall? This has been a very valuable program.
From:
Prendergast, John P.
To: @AFRICA- African Affairs
CC:./N, NonRecord
Subject:
VOA/Kinyarwanda [UNCLASSIFIED]
Date: Friday, July 11,1997 03:14
PM
Charlie Snyder called to alert us to the fact that VOA intends
to stop its Kinyarwanda broadcasts on Oct. 1. VOA makes its own
decisions about its priorities within overall funding parameters,
so this is VOA's call. Charlie says that State is very opposed to
this closure, and that NSC has been in the past. Charlie pointed
out that we should cut back the Amhara service, which has been lots
of trouble (something we heard about again at the meeting with Meles)
in order t~ make money available for the Kinyarwanda service. He
... _,_,
-----·-...
f3~l~.,.~·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�.----:-----------------,-------------------
-------------
Page 2 of2
11E4CB lE.FIN
wanted to coordinate a 1-2 punch with the NSC and State working VOA
over on this issue.
Any feedback??
-I .
. ·----..
¥··~------
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
',
�. 11E58876.FIN
Page 1 of2
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME
7114/97 8:41:00 AM
FROM
Rice, Susan E; -·
\,
1',
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: VOA/Kinyarwanda [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Prendergast, John P.
Wilson, Damon M. ·
CARBON COPY
Barks-Ruggles, Erica
Battenfield, Pat A.
McCormick, Shawn H.
Prendergast, John P.
Rice, Susari E.
Wilson, Damon M.
Orr, Robert C.
Wilson, Joseph·C.
TEXT BODY
You don't have to end Amhara, just trim. The Rwanda service is small
potatoes in terms of cost.
From: Prendergast, John P.
To:
Wilson, Damon M.
CC: @AFRICA- African Affairs; IN, NonRecord
Subject:
RE: VOA/Kinyarwanda [UNCLASSIFIED]
Date: Sunday, July 13, 1997 07:12
PM
oc:fot<-
~~
Damon/Susan/Joe/Shawn: Damon, go ahead and do some quick investigating.
We can then coordinate and call Dick McCall and others on this later
on Monday or early Tuesday. We should also intersect with Bogosian
as well as Charlie Snyder, so that we have a unified message. Maybe
we should indeed campaign to end the Amharic service in order to
continue this.
From: Wilson, Damon M.
To: Prendergast,
John P.
CC: @AFRICA- African Affairs; IN, NonRecord at A1
Subject:
RE: VOA/Kinyarwanda [UNCLASSIFIED]
Date: Friday, July 11, 1997 04:24
·'
.
---------·-·
;
(Rr,;·~'"\ ~-
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�"I
Page 2 of2
11E58876.FIN
PM
John:
I'll help you punch. I think the Kinyarwandan service
is extremely valuable and needed given the situation in Rwanda and
eastern DROC (where there are many Kinyarwandan speakers). Having
VOA servJce could help us with a possible justice initiative. Dowe know VOA's rationale behind cutting this particular service?
Do you want me to find out. I know Alan Heil (Deputy Director, VOA).
The
Kirundi service is even more valuable though. Is it safe?
From:
Prendergast, John P.
To: @AFRICA - African Affairs
CC: IN, NollRecord
Subject: ,
VOA/Kinyarwanda [UNCLASSIFIED]
Date: Friday, July 11, 1997 03:14
PM
Charlie Snyder called to alert us to the fact that VOA intends
to stop its Kinyarwanda broadcasts on Oct. 1. VOA makes its own
decisions about its priorities within overall funding parameters,
so this is VOA's call. Charlie says that State is very opposed to
this closure, and that NSC has been in the past. Charlie pointed
out that we should cut back the Amhara service, which has been lots
of trouble (something we heard about again at the meeting with Meles}
in order to make money available for the Kinyarwanda service. He
wanted to coordinate a 1-2 punch with the NSC and State working VOA
over on this issue.
Any feedback??
�Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
'
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
Clinton Library
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
001. email
Jeffrey A. Bader to Kristen K. Cicio et al; re: Wei Jingsheng Goes to
VOA (2 pages)
12110/1997
P1/b(1)
002a. email
Karen K. Cicio to Jeffrey A. Bader & Sandra J. Kristoff; re: Wei
Jingsheng Goes to VOA (1 page)
12/10/1997
P1/b(1)
002b. email
Jeffrey A. Bader to National Security Advisor;re: Jingsheng Goes to
VOA (2 pages)
12/10/1997
P1/b(1)
003. email
Jeffrey A. Bader to Kristen K. Cicio et al; re: Latest fromVOAIRF A
(2 pages)
12/16/1997
P1/b(1)
004a. email
Sandra J. Kristoff to Jeffrey A. Bader; re: Latest from VOAIRFA (1
page)
12/16/1997
P1/b(1)
004b. email
Jeffrey A. Bader to National Security Advisor; re: Latest from
VOAIRFA (2 pages)
12/16/1997
P1/b(1)
005a. email
Jeffrey A .. Bader to Sandra J. Kristoff; re: Latest from VOAIRFA (1
page)
12/16/1997
P1/b(1), P5
005b. email
Sandra J. Kristoff to Jeffrey A. Bader; re: Latest from VOAIRFA (1
page)
12/16/1997
P1/b(1)
005c. email
Jeffrey A. Bader to National Security Advisor; re: Latest from
VOAIRFA (2 pages)
12/16/1997
. P1/b(1)
006a. email
Mary K. Friedrich to Jeffrey A. Bader et al; re: Latest from
VOAIRFA (1 page)
12116/1997
P1/b(1)
006b. email
Jeffrey A. Bader to National Security Advisor; re: Latest from
VOAIRFA (2 pages)
. 12116/1997
P1/b(1)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
NSC Emails
Exchange-Non-Record; March 1997-January 2001 (r"VOA"l)
OA/Box Number:
630000
FOLDER TITLE:
[ 12/1 0/1997-05/26/1998]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0 165-F
. 184
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- [44.U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
Pl
P2
P3
P4
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRAI
Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4)'qf the PRAJ
PS Release would disclose confidential advice. between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA]
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRAI
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
2201(3).
.
~~--n~o .. ~.ont...will.he_r:e_vkw_~ upon request.
~en"'"' p,,idcotlol L;:mcy'::'to;:;'p;
�Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library.
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
DATE
SUBJECTffiTLE
007a. email
Jeffrey A. bader to Sandra.J. Kristoff; re: Latest from VOA/RFA (1
page)
007b. email
Mark K. Friedrich to Jeffrey A. Bader; re: Latest from VOA/RF A ( 1
·.··page)
RESTRICTION
12/16/1997
P1/b(1)
12/1611997 .
PI/b(1)
007c. email
Jeffrey A. Bader to National Security Advisor; re: Latest from
VOA/RFA (2 pages)
12116/1997
Pl/b(1)
008. email
To Jeffrey A. Bader from Newell L. Highsmith; re: VOA& Wei (1
page)
12/18/'1997
P5
009. email
John Prendergast to Erica Barks-Ruggles et al; re: VOA (1 page)
05/23/1998
P5.
010. email
·· . ·John Prendergast to Erica Barks-Ruggles et a1; re: VOA (1 page)
05/2311998
P5
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
NSC Emails
Exchange-Non-Record (Mar 97-Jan 01) (["VOA''])
ONBox Number: 630000
FOLDER TITLE:
[1211 011997-05/26/1998]
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F
. 184
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- 144 U.S.C. ·2204(a)j
Freedom of Information Act- 15 U.S.C. 552(b)l
National Security Classified Information j(a)(l) of the PRAI
Relating to the appointment to Federal office j(a)(2) of the PRAI
Release would violate a Federal statute j(a)(J) of the PRAJ
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information j(a)(4) of the PRAI
PS Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRAI
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRAI
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIAI
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIAI
b(J) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(J) of the FOIAI
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIAJ
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy l(b)(6) of the FOIAI
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIAI
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells l(b)(9) of the FOIAI
PI
P2
PJ
P4
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
2201(3).
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
�-------------------------------
Page 1 of 1
34B521C7.FIN
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME
12/18/97 6:58:14 PM
FROM
Highsmith, Newell L.
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED.
SUBJECT
VOA & Wei [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Bader, JeffreyA.
CARBON_COPY
TEXT BODY
I gave Natalie Wozniak a heads-up that the press guidance must be
changed to take account ofUSIA/GC input. What's your view on the
revised press guidance I sent? We will need to draft a background
section so McCurry knows where the potholes are. Let's coordinate
first thing Friday;
fT.Th"f~) . ...w·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�Page 1 ofl
358A032A.FIN
..
Exchange.M.ail
,DATE-TIME
5/23/98 3:20:27 PM
FROM
Prendergast, John P.
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
\,
i•,
SUBJECT
1
VOA [UNCLASSIFIED]
Barks-Ruggles, Erica
Battenfield, Pat A.
Prendergast, John P.
Sanders, Robin R.
Wilson, Joseph C.
TO
CARBON COPY
TEXT BODY
Joe: regarding the Voice of America trip to Africa:
The VOA director
is bringing a guy called Mengesha to Addis with her team. I've known
this guy for a while; he has a very anti-Ethiopian government agenda,
and has really bad relations with the government. Given that this
is a Voice of AMERICA trip, is it appropriate to send someone with
such an open agenda, when our policy does not reflect that sentiment?
Awaiting
your counsel.
'
~!~:,~'!·~··
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�Page 1 of 1
358B5D84.FIN
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME
5/26/98 7:54:28 PM
FROM
:Prendergast, John P.
,.
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: VOA [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Prendergast, John P.
Barks-Ruggles, Erica
Battenfield, Pat A.
Prendergast, John P.
Sanders, Robin R.
Wilson, Joseph C.
CARBON_COPY
TEXT BODY
Joe? Any reaction to this one?
-----Original Message----From: Prendergast,
John P .
. Sent: Saturday, May 23, 1998 3:20PM ·
To: @AFRICA -African
Affairs
Subject: VOA [UNCLASSIFIED]
Importance: High
Joe: regarding
·the Voice of America trip to Africa:
The VOA director is bringing
a guy called Mengesha to Addis with her team. I've known this guy
for a while; he has a very anti-Ethiopian government agenda, and·
has really bad relations with the government. Given that this is
·a Voice of AMERICA trip, is it appropriate to send someone with such
an open agenda, when our policy does not reflect that sentiment?
Awaiting
your counsel.
~·~
'
~~·--·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet.
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
SUBJECT/TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
001. email
John Prendergast to African Affairs; re: Regarding VOA Trip to
Africa ( 1 page)
05/23/1998
P5
002. email
John Prendergast to African Affairs;.re: Regarding VOA Trip to
Africa (2 pages)
05/23/1998
P5
003. email
John Prendergast to African Affairs; re: RegardingVOA Trip to
Africa ( 1 page)
05/23/1998
P5
004. email
John Prendergast to African Affairs; re: Regarding VOA Trip to
Africa ( 1 page)
05/23/1998
P5
005. email
John Prendergast to African Affairs; re: Regarding VOA Trip to
Africa (1 page)
05/23/1998
P5
006. email
James B. Green to Jeffrey A. Bader;re: VOA Editorial (1 page)
06/02/1998
Pl/b(l)
007. email
Nyda Budig to Susan Braden et al; re: VOA Requests Interview (1
page)
07/06/1998
P6/b(6)
008a. email
Nancy Maxfield to Stephen Flanagan; re: VOA Requests Interview
(partial) ( 1 page)
07/0711998
P6/b(6)
008b. email
Nyda Budig to Central/Eastern Europe; re: VOA Requests Interview
(partial) (1 page)
07/06/1998
P6/b(6)
009a. email
Nancy Maxfield .to Stephen Flanagan; re: VOA Requests Interview
(partial) ( 1 page)
07/07/1998
P6/b(6)
009b. email
Nyda Budig to Central/Eastern Europe (partial) (1 page)
07/06/1998
P6/b(6)
.COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
NSCEmails
Exchange-Non-Record; March 1997-January 2001 (f"VOA"l)
OA/Box Number: 630000
FOLDER TITLE:
[05/27 /1998-04/20/1999]
. Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F
. 185
RESTRICTION CODES
Freedom of Information Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
Presidential Records Act- [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
·
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA)
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
. b(S) Release would disclose information concerning the reguhition of
financial institutions ((b)(S) of the FOIA]
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
Pl
P2
P3
P4
National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRA]
Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
Release would disclose trade secr~ts or confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
PS Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA]
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion· of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA)
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record mis!iie defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
2201(3).
. .•• _.___"'"":GUI~d-nnon:request .
.j
'
' Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
1t
<
•
•
1 •
• •
~
'•
'
,·
.~·
\
!
'
<
·~
. . '':
.
.. . .
..
\.
'
• ' . . ' .1• •
.: •
:·,,.~ _~ .._. \
�·Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
·
Clinton Library
·
·
DATE
RESTRICTION
DOCUMENT NO ..
AND TYPE
SUBJECT/TITLE
010. email
Jeffrey A. Bader to Glyn T. Davies; re: VOA in China (1 page)
07/31/1998
Pllb(1), P5
0 II a. email
Glyn T. Davies to ieffrey A. Bader et al; re: VOA in China (I page)
07/31/I998-
PI/b(I)
I,
\.
0 11 b. email
I
Jeffrey A. Bader to Glyn T. Davies; re: VOA in China (2 pages)
07/31/I998
P1/b(I), P5
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
NSC Emails
Exchange-Non-Record; March I997-January 200I WVOA"l)
OA/Box Number: 630000
FOLDER TITLE:
[05/27/I998-04/20/1999]
\
Jimmie Purvis
2006-0165-F
. 185
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
PI
P2
P3
P4
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information ((b)(4) of the FOIA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes ((b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions ((b)(8) of the FOIA)
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(~)(9) of the FOIA]
National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRA)
Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA]
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
PS Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA)
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's.deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
2201(3).
, - - - - - - -....~m..ru..r...,_view.~<l!!P!>n request.
~CHotooP••dd<oti~L;~~~~~~-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
�Page 1 of2
.358FD7DA.FIN
I
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME
5/27/98 9:21:41 AM
FROM
Wilson, Joseph C.
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: VOA [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Prendergast, John P.
CARBON_COPY
TEXT BODY
I think you should let VOA know and urge them not to take this guy
with them.
-----Original Message----From: Prendergast, John
P.
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 1998 7:54PM
To: Prendergast, John P.;
@AFRICA- African Affairs
Subject: RE: VOA [UNCLASSIFIED]
Joe?
Any reaction to this one?
· -----Original Message----From: Prendergast,
John P.
Sent: Saturday, May 23, 1998 3:20PM
To: @AFRICA -African
Affairs
Subject: VOA [UNCLASSIFIED]
Importance: High
Joe: regarding
the Voice of America trip to Africa:
The VOA director is bringing
a guy called Mengesha to Addis with her team. I've known this guy
(or a \while; he has a very anti~Ethiopian government agenda, and
has really bad relations with the government. Given that this is
a Voice of AMERICA trip, is it appropriate to send someone with such
an open agenda, when our policy does not reflect that sentiment?
Awaiting
your counsel.
-"
•
'
{;:1"";-..o,. ...w
IClinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�.Page 1 of2
358F5144.FIN
Exchange ·Mail
DATE-TIME
5/27/98 12:16:17 PM
FROM
Prendergast, John P.
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT ·
RE: VOA [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Wilson, Joseph C.
Battenfield, Pat A.
I,
''·
CARBON_COPY
TEXT_BODY
Pat, could you let me know the numbers for VOA --Lieberman's deputy
would probably be the most appropriate, don't you think, Joe?
I·
-----Original
Message----From: Wilson, Joseph C.
Sent: Wednesday, May 27,
1998 9:22AM
To: Prendergast, John P.
Subject: RE: VOA (UNCLASSIFIED]
I
think you should let VOA know and urge them not to take this guy
with them.
-----Original Message----From: Prendergast, John
P.
Sent: 'Tuesday, May 26, 1998 7:54PM
To: Prendergast, John P.;
@AFRICA- African Affairs
Subject: RE: VOA [UNCLASSIFIED]
Joe?
Any reaction to this one?
----:--Original Message----. From: Prendergast,
John P.
Sent: Saturday, May 23, 1998 3:20PM
To: @AFRICA -African
Affairs
Subject: VOA (UNCLASSIFIED]
Importance: High
'
".
f.~~~..... ~·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�Page 2 of2
358F5144.FIN
Joe: regarding.
the v·oice of America trip to Africa:
The VOA director is bringing
a guy called Mengesha to Addis with her team. I've known this guy
for. a while; he has a very anti-Ethiopian government agenda, and
has really bad relations with the government. Given that this is
a Voice of AMERICA trip, is it appropriate to send someone with such
an· open agenda, when our policy does not reflect that sentiment?
Awaiting
your counsel.
,.
~~
... ~·
Clinton Pres.idential Library Photocopy
�358BBC7E.FIN
Page 2 of2
P.
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 1998 7:54PM
To: Prendergast, John P.;
@AFRICA- African Affairs
Subject: RE: VOA [lJNCLASSIFIED]
·Joe?
1, -Any reaction to this one'?
·
-----Original Message---.:.From: Prendergast,
JohnP.
Sent: Saturday, May 23, 1998 3:20PM
To: @AFRICA -African
Affairs
Subject: VOA [UNCLASSIFIED]
Importance: High
Joe: regarding
,
the Voice of America trip to Africa:
The VOA director is bringing
a guy called Mengesha to Addis with her team. I've known this guy
for a while; he has a very anti-Ethiopian government agenda, and
has really bad relations with the government. Given that this is
a Voice of AMERICA trip, is it appropriate to send someone with such
an open agenda, when our policy does not reflect that sentiment?
Awaiting
your counsel.
:J
..,.,,_.....,...
~_,,
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�~---
----------------------------------
Page 2 of2
358B5F3E.FIN
Joe? Any reaction to this one?
-----Original .
Message.,.---From: Prendergast, John P.
Sent:· Saturday, May 23,
1998 3:20PM
To: @AFRICA - African Affairs
Subject: VOA [UNCLASSIFIED]
Importance: High
Joe:
regarding the Voice of America trip to Africa:
The VOA director
is bringing a guy called Mengesha to Addis with her team. I've known
this guy for a while; he has a very anti-Ethiopian government agenda,
and has really bad relations with the government. Given that this
is a Voice of AMERICA trip, is it appropriate to send someone with
such an open agenda, when our policy does not reflect that sentiment?
Awaiting
your counsel.
0
• "••
L
-·-------------- 0
Clinton Pres-idential Library Photocopy
-----c--
�Page 2 of2
358BBC9E.FIN
think you should letVOA know and urge them not to take this guy
with them.
-----Original Message----From: Prendergast,John
P.
,
Sent: Tuesday, ryfay 26, 1998 7:54PM
To: Prendergast,' John P.;
@AFRICA- African Affairs
Subject: RE: VOA [UNCLASSIFIED]
Joe?
Any reaction to this one?
-----Original Message----From: Prendergast,
John P.
·
Sent: Saturday, May 23, 1998 3:20PM
To: @AFRICA i African
Affairs
Subject: VOA [UNCLASSIFIED]
Importance: High
Joe: regarding
the Voice of Americatrip to Africa:
The VOA director is bringing
.
a guy called Mengesha to Addis with her team. I've known this guy
for a while; he has a very anti-Ethiopian government agenda, and
has really bad relations with the government. Given that this is
a Voice of AMERICA trip, is it appropriate to send someone with such
an open agenda, when our policy does not reflect that sentiment?
Awaiting
your counsel.
.
fi.~~,.~.
Clinton Pres.idential Library Photocopy
'•,,
i
�Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
DATE
SUBJECTffiTLE
RESTRICTION
001. email
JendayiE. Frazer to Gayle E. Smith et al; re: VOA Event (1 page)
09/2211999
P5
002a.·email
JendayiE. Frazer to Gayle E. Smith et al;.re: VOA Event (1 page)
09/23/1999
P5
002b. email
Gayle E. Smith to Jendayi E. Frazer; re: VOA Event (2 pages)
09/23/1999
P5
002c. email
Jendayi E. Frazer to Gayle E. Smith; re: VOA Eve~t (1 page)
09/22/1999
P5
003a. email
Jendayi
Smith; re: VOA Event (I page)
09/23/1999
P5
· :003b. email·
Gayle E. Smith to Jendayi E. Frazer; re: VOA Event (I page)
09/23/1999
P5
oo3c. email
Jendayi E. Frazer to Gayle E. Smith; re: VOA Event (2 pages)
09/22/1999
P5
004. email
Ravic R. Huso to Steven J. Naplan & Eric P. Schwartz; re: VOA
Proposes (I page)
05/2512000
P5
005. email
Ravic R. Hus6 to Steven J. Naplan & Eric P. Schwartz; re: VOA
Proposes (2 pages)
05/25/2000
P5
E. Frazer to Gayle E.
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
NSCEmails
Exchange-Non-Record (Mar 97-Jan 01) (["VOA''])
OA/Box Number: 630000
FOLDER TITLE:
[05/21/1999-05/25/2000]
2006-0165-F
186
0
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records. Act- [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)l
PI
P2
· P3
· P4
National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRA]
Relating to the appointment to Federal office l(a)(2) of the PRAI
Rele.ase would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the.PRAI
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information l(a)(4) of the PRAI
PS Rele~se would dis~lose confidentialadvice between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors la)(S) of the PRAI
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy l(a)(6) of the PRAI
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
2201(3) .
. RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
Freedom of Information Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)l
b(l) National security classified information l(b)(l) of the FOIAI
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIAI
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute ((b)(J) of the FOIAI .
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
.
information [(b)(4) ofthe FOIAI
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIAI
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIAI
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIAI
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIAI
�~-
- - - - - - - - - -
Page 1 of 1
380897F6.FIN
' .
Exchange Mai"l
DATE-TIME
9/22/99 8:48:16 PM
FROM
Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: VOA event [UNCLASSIFIED]
I
I
\,
'•
TO
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
Battenfield, Pat A. (AF)
~Byrne, Catherine E. (AF)
Dempsey, Nora B: (AF)
Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
CARBON COPY
TEXT BODY
One point: money used to buy weapons and support war efforts should
also be available to support peace implementation/conflict resolution
efforts. International community must remain engaged and should
do so as collective obligation to support peace; however, ultimately
Africans accountable for achieving peace on their continent and belligerents
must/should reorient resources accordingly. Maybe reference post-WWII
establishment of collective security mechanism (NATO) in Europe and
its evolution NATO-enlarged in post-Cold War period. [Only problem
with reference is US membership in NATO although not a European power--need
to avoid question of why not similar engagement in Africa?].
-----Original _
Message----From: Sniith, Gayle E. (AF)
Sent: Wednesday, September
22, 1999 7:01AM
To: @AFRICA- AfricanAffairs
Subject: VOA event
[UNCLASSIFIED]
I am doing a VOAinterview tomorrow on conflict
resolution in Africa. If any ofyou have key points you think need
to be raised, please let me know -- not a requirement, just in case
you have ideas or major points you do not want me to miss .
....
~
-··&--·~---
-
P-~~~,.~-
Ciinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�.---------------~------------------
----
380976CO.FIN
Page 1 of 3
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME-
9/23/9910:11:03 AM
FROM
FrazeJ;, Jendayi E. (AF)
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: VOA event [UNCLASSIFIED).
TO
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
Battenfield, Pat A. (AF)
Byrne, Catherine E. (AF)
Dempsey, Nora B. (AF)
Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
,.
CARBON_COPY
TEXT BODY
All of it rhakes sense. We can anticipate a probable rise in defense.
spending if and when the parties begin demobilizing and reintegrating
soldiers into the economy. DROC will also probably experience a
bump in its military expenditure if and when it integrates the Congolese
rebels into the F AC. The business ofthem paying for war and peace
partly came out of the DROC IWG yesterday. Dale Flora is doing a
cost analysis of the JMC based on the sketchy info. we have on its
organization/planning that has come out in last couple of days from
MLO on the ground~ We can structure a deal but will need the data
and analysis from Dale. I believe he is writing a info. memo to
SER on this that will be helpful. It will also require an instruction
from you and her at the DROC core meeting. On specific actions,
the demarche idea we can begin now. Will discuss with Roger the right
message and means. The IFI idea, Treasury meeting, and SADC Trust
Fund are all workable. I think we are not far enough along in USG
decision-making to suggest "matching" contributions at this point
but we can certainl~ work to get there...
,
-----Original Message----From: Smith,
Gayle E. (AF)
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 7:49AM
To: Frazer,
Jendayi E. (AF); @AFRICA - African Affairs
Subject: RE: VOA event
[UNCLASSIFIED]
...___.....__._
_____
'
Good point, which makes me think about DROC and
the Uganda cable that outlines cost requirements for JMC. One of
the things we may want to think about -- your premise below is right, .
.
._
~~{8.:.,.-,~,
.~
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�.,
Page 2 of3
, 380976CO.FIN
i.e. that if they had enough$$ for war, they should be prepared
to invest in peace. Also, most of the countries involved in DROC
are in some hot water with the IFis given defense spending. It may
be too creative, but it seems to me that we might want to consider
two things - first, sitting down with the IFis (Bank will be more
receptive) to float idea that defense allocations could/should be
used to support peace process. If countries could demonstrate'as
much, they should gain confidence points, but could also justify
levels that, even with the war ended, are likely to remain too high
(I think the IFis will now start to hammer for decreases in spending,
since agreement signed). This would require our meeting with Treasury,
our EDs at the Bank and Fund, and probably Medavo. Second, we should
possibly be demarching signatory countries to make this point, i.e.
that they need to invest in peace. Would work better if we could
point to a "matching" contribution on our part, i.e. we are willing
to do the following_(support PKO, possible limited assistance to
JMC including technical) but you need to ante up, as well. We could
go really wild and suggest that they create a SADC trust fund into
which signatories make contributions.
\,
Let me know if any of this
makes sense to you.
-----Original Message----From: Frazer,
Jendayi E. (AF)
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 8:48PM
To: Smith,
Gayle E. (AF); @AFRICA -African Affairs
Subject: RE: VOA event
[UNCLASSIFIED]
One point: money used to buy weapons and support
war efforts should also be available to support peace implementation/conflict
resolution efforts. International community must remain engaged
and should do so as collective obligation to support peace; however,
ultimatelyAfricans accountable for achieving peace on their continent
and belligerents must/should reorient resources accordingly. Maybe
reference post-WWII establishment of collective security mechanism
(NATO) in Europe and its evolution NATO-enlarged in post-Cold War
period. [Only problem with reference is US membership in NATO although
not a European power--need to avoid question of why not similar engagement
·
in Africa?].
-----Original Message----From: Smith, Gayle E.
(AF).
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 7:01AM
To: @AFRICA
- African Affairs
".,
li'$rS::.; "'""'""'
Clinton Pres"idential Library Photocopy
-("" - -·-- --
�-
380976B3.FIN
Page 1 of3
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME .
9/23/99 10:57:09 AM
FROM
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: VOA event'[UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
Battenfield, Pat A. (AF)
Byrne, Catherine E. (AF)
Dempsey, Nora B. (AF)
Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
\,
•',
CARBON COPY
TEXT BODY
We may want to sit down with Ed barber at Treasury and get him thinking
on this. It will be uphill but I think we should go for it.
-----Original
Message----From: Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF)
Sent: Thursday, September
23, 1999 10:11 AM
To: Smith, Gayle E. (AF); @AFRICA -African Affairs
Subject: RE:
VOA event [UNCLASSIFIED]
All of it makes sense. We can anticipate
a probable rise in defense spending if and when the parties begin
demobilizing and reintegrating soldiers into the economy. DROC will
also probably experience a bump in its military expenditure if and
when it integrates the Congolese rebels into the F AC. The business
of them paying for war and peace partly came out of the DROC IWG
yesterday. Dale Flora is doing a cost analysis of the JMC based
on the sketchy info. we have on its organization/planning that has
come out in last couple of days from MLO on the ground. We can structure
a deal but will need the data and analysis from Dale. I believe
he is writing a info. memo to SER on this that will be helpful.
It will also require an instruction from you and her at the DROC
·core meeting. On specific actions, the demarche idea we can begin
now. Will discuss with Roger the right message and means. The IFI
idea, Treasury meeting, and SADC Trust Furid are all workable. I think
we are not far enough along in USG decision-making to suggest "matching"
contributions at this point but we can certainly work to get there ...
I
''"··--~~·--.
~2"'o''
Pce>ideoUol
•
U~"Y~~~PY~
�· · 380976B3.FIN
Page 2 of3
----:.Original Message----From: Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
Sent: Thursday,
September 23, 1999 7:49AM
To: Frazer, Jendayi E. (AF); @AFRICA
- African Affairs
~:.
Subject: RE: VOA event [UNCLASSIFIED]
oo3b
--[~
Good
point, which makes me think about DROC and the Uganda cable that
outlines cost requirements for JMC. One of the things we may want
to think about -- your premise below is right, i.e. that if they
had enough $$ for war, they should be prepared to invest in peace.
Also, most of the countries involved in DROCare in some hot water
with the IFis given defense spending. It may be too creative, but
it seems to me that we might want to consider two things - first,
sitting down with the IFis (Bank will be more receptive) to float
idea that defense allocations could/should be used to support peace
. process. If countries could demonstrate as much, they should gain
confidence points, but could also justify levels that, even with
the war ended, are likely to remain too high(I think the IFis will
now start to hammer for decreases in spending, since agreement signed).
This would require our meeting with Treasury, our EDs at the Bank
and Fund, and probably Medavo. Second, we should possibly be demarching
signatory countries to make this point, i.e. that they need to invest
in peace. Would work better if we could point to a "matching" contribution
on our part, i.e. we are willing to do the following (support PKO,
possible limited assistance to JMC including technical) but you need
to ante up, as well. We could go really wild and suggest that they
create a SADC trust fund into which signatories make contributions.
Let
me know if any of this makes sense to you.
-----Original Message----From: Frazer,
Jendayi E. (AF)
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 8:_48 PM
To: Smith,
Gayle E. (AF); @AFRICA -African Affairs
Subject: RE: VOA event
[UNCLASSIFIED]
One point: money used to buy weapons and support
· war efforts should also be available to support peace implementation/conflict
resolution efforts.- International community must remain engaged
and should do so as collective obligation to support peace; however,
ultimately Africans accountable for achieving peace on their continent
and belligerents rimst/should reorient resources. accordingly. Maybe
.
···--·-·~'"·---~~-
..
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�· 380976B3.FIN
\.
Page 3 of3
reference post-WWII establishment of collective security mechanism
(NATO) in Europe and its evolution NATO.,enlarged in post-Cold War
period. [Only problem with reference is US membership in NATO although
not a European power--need to avoid question of why not similar engagement
in Africa?].
'
I,
1',
-----Original Message-~--
From: Smith, Gayle E.
(AF)
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 1999 7:01 AM
To: @AFRICA
- African Affairs
Subject: VOA event [UNCLASSIFIED]
I am doing ·
a VOA interview tomorrow on conflict resolution in Africa. If any
of you have key points you think need to be raised, please let me
know -- not a requirement, just in case you have ideas or major points
you do not want me to miss.
,,
ji:,-i;f~.~'l-~·
Clinton Pres-idential Library Photocopy
�394DDBB7.FIN
Pagel of 1
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME
i,
05/25/2000 1:53:35 PM
FROM
Naplan, Steven J. (MULTI)
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: VOA Proposes to Change Policy and Refer to Myanmar vice Burma
[UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Huso, Ravic R. (ASIA)
CARBON COPY
Schwartz, Eric P. (MULTI)
Naplan, Steven J. (MULTI)
TEXT BODY
what is VOA's rationale for making the change?
\,
'·
I
-----Original Message----From: Huso,
Ravic R. (ASIA)
Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2000 1:32PM
To: Naplan, '
[
0
Steven J. (MULTI); Schwartz, Eric P. (MUL Tl)
(l!:J ·
Subject: VOA Proposes
to Change Policy and Refer to Myanmar vice Burma [UNCLASSIFIED]
Got
a call froin the Desk. They have confirmed that VOA staff has sent
a decision memorandum up to the Director recommending that the VOA
change its policy and use Myanmar to refer to the country, etc.
EAP
is going to ask U/S Lieberman to call and point out the consequences
(bo,th in Burma and politically) of doing this. Not certain yet
.
she will make the call. Apparently there may be some concern that
doing so may be seen as "compromising" VOA's independence. I pointed
out that VOA has managed to remain independent for the 10 years or
so it has been referring to the place as Burma, so why change?
Anyhow,
I bring this to your attention in case you believe more should be
done or want to weigh in with Lieberman.
·····------
-'
(0)0~.--·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
il
lf
·
�'/
---- --394DD827.FIN
Page 1 of2
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME
05/25/2000 1:56:44 PM
FROM
Huso, Ravic R. (ASIA).·
•,
\,
,,·'·
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: VOA Proposes to Change Policy and Refer to Myanmar vice Burma
[UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Naplan, Steven J. (MULTI)
CARBON COPY
Schwartz, Eric P. (MULTI)
TEXT BODY
Beat's me.
----:--Original Message----.,
From: Naplan, Steven J.
(MULTI)
Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2000 1:54PM
To: Huso, Ravic
R. (ASIA)
Cc: Schwartz, Eric P. (MULTI); Naplan, Steven J. (MULTI)
Subject: RE:
VOA Proposes to Change PoliCy and Refer to Myanmar vice Burma
[UNCLASSIFIED]
what
is VOA's rationale for making the change?
-----Original Message----From: Huso,
Ravic R. (ASIA)
~
Sent: Thursday, May 25,20001:32 PM
l 0 0
To: Naplan,
~
Steven J. (MULTI); Schwartz, Eric P. (MULTI)
Subject: VOA Proposes
to Change Policy and Refer to Myanmar vice Burma [UNCLASSIFIED]
5 .
.I
Got
a call from the Desk. They have confirmed that VOA staff has sent
a decision memorandum up to the Director recommending that the VOA
change its policy and use Myanmar to refer to the country, etc.
EAP
is going to ask U/S Lieberman to call and point out the consequences
(both in Burma and politically) of doing this. Not certain yet
.
-··-··-"'·----
f.f:'l~,.~·
Clinton Pres-idential Library Photocopy
�Page 2 of2
394DD827.FIN
she will make the call. Apparently there may be some concern that
doing so may be seen as "compromising" VOA's independence. I pointed
out that VOA has managed to remain independent for the 10 years .or
so it has been referring to the place as Burma, so why change?
',,
Anyhow,
I bring this to your ~ttention in case you believe more should be .
done or want to wei~h in with Lieberman.
··---~--
....
-~--~--~
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library
DATE
SUBJECTffiTLE
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
RESTRICTION
Ravic R. Huso to Steven J. Naplan & Eric P. Schwartz; re: VOA
Proposes (2 pages)
001. email
05125i2000
P5
Ravic R. Huso to Steven J. Naplan & Eric P. Schwartz; re: VOA
Proposes (2 pages)
0512512000
P5
Catherine E. Byrne to Leah F. Pisar et al; re: VOA/Algiers (1 page)
12/1112000
P5
Pat A. Battenfield to Catherine E. Byrne et al; re: Gayle & VOA
(partial) ( 1 page)
12/12/2000
P6/b(6)
~
002. email
00 3. email
· 004. email
\,
.-
-~
~--
COLLECTION:
.Clinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
NSC Emails (Exchange-Non-Record; March 1997-January 2001 ["VOA''])
OA/Box Number: 630000
FOLDER TITLE:
[05/26/2000-12/13/2000]
Jimmie Purvis.
2006-0165-F
. 187
RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act- [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)[
Freedom of Information Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)[
PI
P2
P3
P4
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIA[
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA[
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA[
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA[
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA[
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIAI
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA[
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA[
National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRA[
Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA[
Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA[
Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA[
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA[
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA[
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
I
--"'!10.11..:1\......__...___ __
. ·-----.·
Juest.
~Clinton Presidential L;brar~;:~~~!~
�- , J94E609E.FIN
Page 1 of2
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME
05/26/2000 6:04:13 PM
FROM
Naplan, Steven J. (MULTI)
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
FW: VOA Proposes to Change Policy and Refer to Myanmar vice Burma
[UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Huso, Ravic R. {ASIA)
Schwartz, Eric P. (MULTI)
CARBON COPY
Naplan, Steven J. (MULTI)
TEXT BODY
·'
\,
Patrick Murphy reports that Stan Roth has called VOA Director Sanford
Unger. Unger has not made any decision on the matter, he was reportedly
quite reasonable and will consider Stan's arguments.
Patrick will
let us know on Tuesday if they believe an appropriate appeal from
folks here would be helpful.
I
SN
1
-----Original Message----From: Huso,
Ravic R. (ASIA)
0 0
Sent: Thursday, May 25,2000 1:32PM
To: Naplan,
Steven J. (MULTI); Schwartz, Eric P. (MULTI)
Subject: VOA Proposes
to Change Policy and Refer to Myanmar vice Burma [UNCLASSIFIED] ·
r
L<.
·aot
a call from the Desk. They have confirmed that VO~ staff has sent
a decision memorandum up to the Director recommending that the VOA
change its policy and use Myanmar to refer to the country, etc.
EAP
is going to ask U/S Lieberman to call and point out the consequences
(both in Burma and politically) of doing this. Not certain yet
she will make the call. Apparently there may be some concern that
doing so may be seen as "compromising" VOA's independence. I pointed
out that VOA has managed to remain independent for the 10 years or
so it has been referring to the place as Burma, so why change?
-
f.Vi'0""' ·-'
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
D
{
·
�Page 2 of2
•394E609E.FIN
Anyhow,
I bring this to your attention in case you believe more should be
done or want to weigh in with Lieberman.
·
\,
il,
•I
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
·,,
�Page 1 of2
. 39547F67.FIN
Exchange. Mail·
DATE-TIME
05/31/2000 9:28:08 AM
FROM
Naplan, Steven J. (MULTI)
CLASSIFICATION
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
FW: VOA Proposes to Change Policy apd Refer to Myanniar vice Burma
[UNCLASSIFIED]
TO
Huso, Ravic R. (ASIA)
Schwartz, Eric P. (MULTI)
CARBON_COPY
Naplan, Steven J. (MULTI)
,.' ·
TEXT BODY
per Patrick Murphy, VOA's Sandy Unger is reportedly telling his staff
that Stan Roth's comments were very helpful. No formal decision
made yet
SN
-----Original Message----From: Naplan, Steven
J. (MULTI)
Sent: Friday, May 26, 2000 6:04PM
To: Huso, Ravic
R. (ASIA); Schwartz, Eric P. (MULTI)
Cc: Naplan, Steven J. (MULTI)
Subject: FW:
VOA Proposes to Change Policy and Refer to Myanmar vice Burma
[UNCLASSIFIED]
Patrick
Murphy reports that Stan Roth has called VOA Director Sanford Unger.
Unger has not made any decision on the matter, he was reportedly
quite reasonable and will consider Stan's arguments.
Patrick will
let us know on Tuesday if they believe an appropriate appeal from
folks here would be helpful.
SN
-----Original Message----From: Huso,
Ravic R. (ASIA)
Sent: Th~rsday, May 25, 2000 1:32PM
'
..
~":;~,,.~·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�Page 2 of2
39547F67.FIN
To: Naplan,
Steven J. (MULTI); Schwartz, Eric P. (MULTI)
Subject: VOA Proposes
to Change Policy and Refer to Myanmar vice Burma.[l]NCLA,SSIFIED]
','
\,
,.,
Got·
a call from the Desk. They have confirmed that VOA staff has sent .
a qecision memorandum up to the Director recommending that the VOA
change its policy and use Myanmar to refer to the country, etc.
EAP
. is going to ask U/S Lieberman to call and point out the consequences
(both in Burma and politically) of doing this. Not certain yet
she will makethe call. Apparently there may be some concern that
doing so may be seen as "compromising" VOA's independence. I pointed
out that VOA has managed to remain independent for the 10 years or
so it has been referring to the place as Burma, so why change?
Anyhow,
I bring this to your attention in case you believe more should be
done or want to weigh in with Lieberman.
·········
---------
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
',
\,
�3A7312C7.FIN
Page 1 of2
Exchange Mail
DATE-TIME
12/11/2000 5:54:32 PM
FROM
Byrne, Catherine E. (AF)
CLASSIFICATiON
UNCLASSIFIED
SUBJECT
RE: VOA/Algiers [UNCLASSIFIED]
TO.
Pisar, Leah F. (NSCCOMM)
Battenfield, Pat A. (AF)
Byrne, Catherine K (AF)
Cooper, Colby J. (AF)
Harris, Grant T.(AF)
Smith, Gayle E. (AF)
CARBON_COPY
Anderson, Brooke D. (NSCCOMM) .
Countryman, Mary Ellen (PRESS)
Crowley, Philip J. (PRESS)
Cruise, Dariiel L. (PRESS).
Hammer; Michael A. (INTERAM)
Mitchell, Donald A. (COMM)
Pisar, Leah F. (NSCCOMM)
Wozniak, Natalie S. (PRESS)
TEXT BODY
Gayle sends several bits of guidance:
·1. She qoesn't think we
really need another statement and. didn't know one was being generated.
If we are to have one it must be cleared with her (and also Tony
Lake-b'cuz is Special Envoy), can be cleared via fax through amembassy
Algiers. The statement we have needs to be reworked a bit, in any
event. So can we please hold up on issuing?
2. Gayle wants us
to get on the line with her in Algiers so call me when you get in.
We'll get her on the line.
3. Gayle, Susan, and Tonyare all
· standing by to do phone interviews with the press tomorrow after
the signing (3 pm local). She had already contacted VOA and is ready
to talk to them. How about Post... Times ...NPR??
-----Original
Message----From: Pisar, Leah F. (NSCCOMM)
Sent: Monday, December
.
.
:·!
.,
~~,.~·
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet
Clinton Library
DOCUMENT NO.
AND TYPE
DATE
SUBJECTrfiTLE
RESTRICTION
OOia. letter
Samuel Berger to Geoffrey Cowan; re: VOA Language Reductions (I
page)
07/I2/I995
P5
OOib. memo
Matthew Lorin to Samuel Berger; re: Response to Geoffrey Cowan
Letter (I page)
07/05/I995
P5
OOic. letter
Geoffrey Cowan to Samuel Berger; re: VOA Language Reductions &
National Security (2 pages)
06/23/I995
P5
00 I d. letter
Samuel Berger to Geoffrey Cowan; re: VOA Language Redutions (1
page)
circa, July
I995
P5
COLLECTION:
pinton Presidential Records
National Security Council
NSC Records Management (PRS-Presidential Records ["VOA''])
OA/Box Number: 591
·
FOLDER TITLE:
9505002
Jimmie Purvis
. 2006-0165-F
. 194
RESTRICTION CODES ·
Presidential Records Act- [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act- [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
Pl
P2
PJ
P4
b(l) National security classified information [(b)(l) of the FOIA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
b(J) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(J) ofthe FOIA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
b(S) Relea.se would disclose information· concerning the regulation of
financial institutions [(b)(S)ofthe FOIA]
b(9) Release would disciose geological or geophysical information
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
National Security Classified Information [(a)(l) of the PRA]
Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(J) of·the PRA]
Release would disclose trade secrets -or confidential commercial or
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
PS Release would disclose confidential advise between the President
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(S) of the PRA]
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
. of gift.
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
__ 2201{3).
'
I
I
--~est.
' .
fiii'l'.J'·"' ...,.....
~ Clinton Pres-idential Library Photocopy
'• '~(
·' ·.··.~ ,, •''.· ~~~··~.~. "..• ~·~.. ~~-· ·.• ~··fr• .
.r.:.:_
,
,.
; -;
1•
•••
,:
' 1 ._·~:~~~;.,~~~"'~'·!1-.
· •:;';. ':,'" ~~·.'
;_'7.;' 1-".f.~~..\ ...:t:, ...:
. ;
�THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON.
July 12, 1995
''
I,
1,
;:,
Dear Geoff:
Thank you for your +etter of June 23.
I
share your concerns and agree that
significant changes in VOA language
broadcasting are a foreign policy and
national security issue.
I understand the
value of strong VOA programming and support
the need to protect VOA resources.
I want to
assure you that the. NSC is fully engaged in
seekfng to.protect these resources consistent
with the President's budget.
I also recognize the very real possibility
that yoA cuts may require difficult choices.
Under the circumstances; I believe that the
NSC should be fully etigaged in the difficult
process of prioritizing VOA broadcasting.
I have asked Mort Halperin to follow up with
you as soon as possible.
s
uty
to the
President for National
Security Affairs
Mr. Geoffrey Cowan
Director
Voice of America
330 Independence Ave.,_ SW
Washington D.C.
20547
Clinton Preslde~tial Library Photocopy
�'5002
NATIONAL SECWRITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
~~
July 5, 1995
··~;.t·~
ACTION
\,
MEMORANDUM FOR SAMUEL BERGER
THROUGH:
MORTON H. HALPERIN
FROM:
MATTHEW LORIN
SUBJECT:
Response to Geoffrey Cowan Letter re:
Reductions and National Security.
·~
1\i /r..
~OA
Language
Geoffrey Cowan has written to ·you requesting that the National
Security Council play a role in decisions concerning program
changes at VOA.
I
Mr. Cowan argues that severe cut-backs will force· VOA to reduce
the number of languages in which it broadcasts. He claims that
these decisions, which should be made by the incoming Broadcast
Board of Governors, are a national security concern. He also
suggests that some decisions may be necessary before the Board is ·
fully constituted.
Attached at Tab I is your letter in response to Mr. Cowan
acknowledging the national security concerns and advising him
that Morton Halperin will be contacting him.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the attached letter.
Attachment
Tab I
Berger Letter to Cowan
Tab A Incoming Correspondence
__
··········--·._
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�s-ooL
PLEASE STAFF
·-ID moft \-ttA.-~, n
VOICE 'OF AMERICA
\.
June 23, 1995
The Honorable Samuel R. Be1·ger
Deputy Assistant to the President for National Secul'ity Affairs
The White House
Washington DC, 20500
Dear Sandy:
As you know, thc1'e is a very real possibility that the budget for·
international broadcasting will be tut substantially in FY96 and FY97.
In p:·epadng for :1ny such cuts, we would like to solicit the advice of
the National Security Council.
To be a bit more specific, the figures contained "in· the H.R. 1561
would cut the International Broadcasting Bureau's budget by about
$113 million, o1· 30 percent, over a two year pel'iod. Those cuts would
come on top of the 20 percent reduction that we have ah·eady achieved
during the past two years. At the VOA, where we now b1·oadcast in
English and 46 other languages, we estimate that we will have to ~ut
. some 20 to 25 language services to meet the FY97 figur·es. The realities
of federal budgeting will require us to begin to mal{e those cuts by
eal'iy fall.
Since there ~s no way to inake such deep cuts without having an
impact on U:S. national sectu·ity, the NSC should Iuive a significant
. voice in our decision making. Under the terms of the International
Br·oadcasting Act, the final responsibility fo1· choosing languages
resides with the B1·oadcasting Board of Governors, but as a p1·actical·
matter we may be compelled to make some of the cmcial decisions
before its members a1·e confirmed by the Senate.
'""·4-·-·····----·-·-
...
~€~-~-
Clinton Presidential Library Photocopy
�., \
'.'
\,
,,,,
Clinton Prcs.idential Library Photocopy
I would like to suggest that IBB Acti1ig Di1·ector Joe B1·uns and
I get together with you sometime soon to discuss a process by which
the NSC could prepare its own recommendations by late August 01·
early Septembei·. I will give you a call in a few days to try to arrange
such a meeting.
Best wishes,
�,:,,
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
I.
Dear Geoff:
Thank you for your letter o~ June 23.
I
your concerns and agree that
significant changes :..n VOA foreign language
broadcasting are a foreign policy and
hational security issue .
~~
I have asked Mort~Halperin to follow-up
HQ Hill be contactin<;: yon iJ;J, thg GOHI:iB!J
.
.
'vJccko ·"""'
Sincerely,
Samuel Berger
Deputy Assistant
President for ational
Security Affa'rs
Mr. Geoffrey Cowan
Director
---·-Clinton Pres-idential Library Photocopy
�
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Previously Restricted Documents
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1993-2001
Description
An account of the resource
<p>This collection contains documents that were previously restricted under the <a href="http://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/laws/1978-act.html" target="_blank">Presidential Records Act</a> for restrictions P2 (appointment to federal office) and/or P5 (confidential advice between the President and/or his advisors and between those advisors). For more information concerning these collections please see the collection finding aids index. The finding aids detail the scope, content, and provide a box and folder title list for each collection.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/laws/1978-act.html" target="_blank">Presidential Records Act (PRA)</a> includes provisions that these types of documents be withheld for twelve years after the end of a president's administration. These documents are now being made available to the public. The documents will be released in batches and will be uploaded here as they become available. The documents will also be available in the Clinton Library’s research room.</p>
<p>Please note the documents in this collection may not contain all the withheld documents listed on the collection's withdrawal sheet index.</p>
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
397 folders
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
FOIA 2006-0165-F - Voice of America (VOA)
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2006-0165-F
Is Part Of
A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included.
Previously Restricted Document Release no. 3
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Adobe Acrobat Document
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum
Medium
The material or physical carrier of the resource.
Reproduction-Reference