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FROM: NSRCM --CPUA TO: NSPBT -- CPUA 07/10/85 17:03:05
To: NSJMP --CPUA

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NOTE FROM: ROBERT MCFARLANE
SUBJECT: Early program on Terrorism
At my meeting with Don Regan this morning dealing with themes for
the next two months, we discussed how to exploit the current public
mood of supporting improvements in counter-terroristcapability. I
had dissuaded everyone from having the President out front with his
intentions on how to retaliate but I agreed that it would be useful
to have a proposal to send to the Hill asking for what we believe
sueful both in the way of additional legal authorities as well as
more money for HUMINT or other intelligence and defensive items
such as embassy improvement etc. I committed to have a proposal
within a week. Could you please task the appropriate IG to put
this together for our review by about Tuesday of next week? Many
thanks.

cc: NSWFM --CPUA NSWRP --CPUA
NSDRF --CPUA NSPBT --CPUA
NSOLN --CPUA


MSG FROM: NSRCM --CPUA TO: NSOLN --CPUA 09/05/85 20:36:44
To: NSOLN --CPUA

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NOTE FROM: ROBERT MCFARLANE
SUBJECT: AP reporters inquiries

You have seen Karna's separate note on the AP inquiry in re
Durenberger and Leahy's press release. I have told her to no
comment it. The note refers to Parry's presumption that you dealt
with Singlaub--you can judge better than I--for the purpose of
cutting off any future inquiries on his part but also of saying
that he may see references to the notion of your having been a go
between for him and that you hope he can dismiss that notion.
AP reporters inquiries


MSG FROM: NSRCM --CPUA TO: NSOLN --CPUA 09/05/85 20:37:25
To: NSOLN --CPUA

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NOTE FROM: ROBERT MCFARLANE
SUBJECT: Earlier note on AP request

Do not answer my earlier request on this issue via PROFS.
Earlier note on AP request


FROM: NSOLN --CPUA TO: illegible 03/03/86[?] 21:30:30[?]

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NOTE FROM: OLIVER NORTH
Subject: Centam Events
Pls type this up smooth and add to the congressional events
calendar you already prepared so that we have a consolidated list
*** Forwarding note from NSWR --CPUA 03/03/86 18:09 ***
To: NSRBM --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER NSWRP --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER
NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond
SUBJECT: Centam Events
At the Sat meeting a number of events were scheduled for this
week. There will be an effort to have one or more events throughout
the next three weeks. We will be putting all the events on a print
out schedule so that you can see the package in perspective.
Jonathon Miller and Mike Castine are both helping on this. Here is
a rundown of some of the highlights:
3 March: UNO, Outreach group with RR; Shultz to VFW
4 March: Repub whip org to WH. Lott and co to meet press after.
5 March: Godfrey Sperling breakfast (weave in Centam themes);
meetingwith chairman of four concerned Hse Committees (and minority
chairs) and RR to discuss problem and call for bipartisan approach
to challenge to our security
6 March: Submission of Terrorism TF report to RR. Find way to
tie in Nics. (NB: We had thought we might use weapons display. I
now understand weapons display will stand alone next week.)
7 March: Catholic leaders to see RR: this is fuzzy and needs
work.
10-14 March: Commence 45 minute per day blocks of RR time to
meet with groups of 3-4 congressmen in Oval; regional press
luncheons (South, West); 5 minute news shoots (4) on Christian
radio; interview on Radio Marti; two 450 meetings with grassroots
groups; photo op with Nic Human Rights victims (like the Afghan
kids); Saturday radio speeches (8 and 15 March);
This is not definitive and only includes WH-related affairs.
We will have a claendar which is adjusted regularly. Beyond this is
public diplomacy and network activity including with religious,
constituency groups, ads, op eds, and etc.

cc: NSPFB --CPUA NSOLN --CPUA
NSJSM --CPUA NSRBM --CPUA DONALD FORTIER
NSWRF --CPUA DONALD FORTIER

Centam Events


FROM: NSWRP --CPUA TO: NSJMP --CPUA 03/19/86 13:49:26
To: NSDRF --CPUA DONALD FORTIER

NOTE FROM: BOB PEARSON
Subject: BLUMENTHAL POST STORY ON NED, PRODEMCA
From Tillman.
*** Forwarding note from NSJT --CPUA 03/19/86 09:45 ***
To: NSRBM --CPUA DONALD FORTIER NSWRP --CPUA DONALD FORTIER

NOTE FROM: Jackie Tillman
SUBJECT: BLUMENTHAL POST STORY ON NED, PRODEMCA
I checked with NED this morning about the Post story and they
report the following: They learned in very early March that
PRODEMCA was going to place full paged ads in favor of aid to the
contras. They checked with the La Prensa Chomorro and he said that
it would make life very uncomfortable for La Prensa. The Board of
NED at a 3/7 meeting then approved a switch of the grantee from
PRODEMCA to AMERICARES but the grant agreement with AMERICARES is
not signed yet. PRODEMCA has two contracts with NED, the La Prensa
one is the first one (for $100,000). The second one is a $200,000
grant with two programs: $50,000 to the independent human rights
organization in Nicaragua and a $150,000 was to go to start a
Center for Democratic Studies in Managua. NED was working with
some Coordinadora folks on this project. The status is that
theSandinistas were making it so uncomfortable for them, that they
had just decided to start the Center in Costa Rica instead. Also,
NED told me that while Penn Kemble had been talking to Blumental on
this story, he did NOT bother to inform NED about it so they
learned about it very late. They are currently preparing some
press guidance and will messenger it over to me this morning. I
will get it to you as soon as I get it. Also, Penn has assured
NED--when they finally talked--that not a dime of Endowment money
was used for lobbying and can document that. That is currently
being checked as well.
Last, the NED and PRODEMCA connection is a matter of public record.
I'll bring over NED's last annual report to your office.

cc: NSPBT --CPUA NSJT --CPUA
NSJMP --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER


MSG FROM: NSOLN --CPUA TO: NSKS --CPUA 04/22/86 12:51:01
To: NSKS --CPUA

*** Reply to note of 04/22/86 12:34

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NOTE FROM: OLIVER NORTH
Subject: Press questions on you
Quite frankly I feel like Bud did when there was so much
speculation about his personal life. There is no foundation of
truth in any of the allegations being made and I am tired of being
smeared by irresponsible members of the press. Please see the
Admiral re guidance and show him this note.
Press questions on you


MSG FROM: NSOLN --CPUA TO: NSFH --CPUA 04/22/86 12:53:14
To: NSFH --CPUA

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NOTE FROM: OLIVER NORTH
Subject: Press questions on you
Please print this smooth for me to carry to a mtg w/ RCM that I am
trying to set up.
*** Forwarding note from NSKS --CPUA 04/22/86 12:34 ***
To: NSOLN --CPUA

NOTE FROM: KARNA SMALL
SUBJECT: Press questions on you
Good old Alfonso Chardy of the Miami Herald is back harrassing me
again (geez, I wish he'd get of your case - but he probably won't
as long as contra aid is alive)...he says he is doing a story on
allegations in the press and also by Congressional aides about the
contras and you. His questions:
(1) Has Ollie had contacts, between 1983 and now, with a gentleman
by the name of Robowen? If yes, was the contact with him
regarding the contras?

(2) Allegations in the press link to Robowen, involving him (Ollie)
in illegal dealings (I believe the drug deals that have been
written about)

(3) Has Ollie retained any lawyers in the last few weeks or days
regarding these allegations?

Help - guidance please. Thanks.

cc: NSFH --CPUA


MSG FROM: NSOLN --CPUA TO: NSCPC --CPUA 05/07/86 11:10:45
To: NSCPC

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NOTE FROM: OLIVER NORTH
Subject: libya
yet more of this stuff. pd in the assault. aarruggah. bob.
*** Forwarding note from NSJEM --CPUA 05/07/86 10:54 ***
To: NSHRT --CPUA

*** Reply to note of 05/07/86 10:10

NOTE FROM: Judyt Mandel
Subject: libya
We had a lengthy session, including reps from Oakley's office,
NEA/ARN, DOD plus Fischman and Phil Arnold, who will be leading the
short term Libyan effort. USIA will revise their strategy paper to
include our fixes, send it over for Poindexter blessing today.
More important, they have an action plan which they appear to be
pushing very actively, the beginning's of a speakers' list, and are
developing a calendar of events (I am sending you copies.)
They want contributions to the calendar and speakers' list (I put
you and Craig down for the speakers' list. As soon as the strategy
paperis approved here, they will send a boiled down version to all
dip posts, alerting them to what we plan to do, asking for
comments, suggestions. I/GTsaid CIA is working on an update of
their January paper on Libyan aggression, and alerted us to the
upcoming battle for declassification of the info. The Group is
also going to put together a speakers' packet on Libya, for use by
USG spokesmen, and possibly by friendlies outside USG.
One of the main points is lack of people resources. USIA is
considering taking on Terry Arnold (recommended by both Oakley's
office and NEA) as a consultant, to do some writing and turn
bureaucratese into English. That may help move some of the
projects forward.
Phil Arnold and Fischman will be working full time on Libya PD, and
will keep the momentum going until Davil Miller comes aboard. Phil
said he does not think, at this point, that he needs detailees, nor
does he want to move over to State, but he will get back to us on
this by Fri.
In addition to looking over the things USIA plans, we will need to
push other agencies to contribute to this effort. A Poindexter to
other agencies, citing the need for cooperation in this pd effort
will be the first order of business, once we get USIA's paper.

cc: NSPC --CPUA NSWR --CPUA
NSOLN --CPUA NSRBM --CPUA
libya


FROM: NSKS --CPUA TO: NSCPC --CPUA 05/22/86 18:44:34
To: NSOLN --CPUA NSRLE --CPUA
NSCPC --CPUA NSRFB --CPUA

NOTE FROM: KARNA SMALL
SUBJECT: Contra item on ABC
ABC just did a scathing report on contras - drugs, skimming of
money,atrocities, with quotes from Phil Mabry, Kerry, Barnes,
etc...please have WHCA call it up for you as a replay when you have
a chance -- it ran about 10 min. into the ABC evening news - (one
guy was even quoted about having seen a 12 year old girl raped to
death by 20 contras because her father collaborated with
Sandinistas)....it's all about how four Congressional committees
are investigating these variouscharges - pretty tough stuff, which
we may have to answer tomorrow.


FROM: NSRLE --CPUA TO: NSOLN --CPUA 06/20/86 17:57:39
To: NSOLN --CPUA

NOTE FROM: Robert L. Earl
SUBJECT: MORE NORTH-CONTRA ALLEGATIONS
Karna advises that CBS (the W. 57th St show in a week or two) seeks
NSC comment on their information that John Hall was receiving
monthly checks from the NSC. She seeks guidance on Monday (23
June).

cc: NSCPC --CPUA NSFH --CPUA


FROM: NSJMP --CPUA TO: NSPWR --CPUA 06/26/86 15:47:36
To: NSPWR --CPUA PETER RODMAN

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NOTE FROM: JOHN POINDEXTER
SUBJECT: Al Haig
He called me yesterday to tell me to ignore the Cannon article and
to also ask me to consider talking to the UTL Seminar to be held in
Munich on 3 October. It is a seminar that United Technologies
sponsors in Europe each year to which they invite prominent
businessmen from Europe. He says it is a very good forum. I told
him that was too far ahead to commit but I would think about it.
What do you think?

cc: NSRBM --CPUA ROD MCDANIEL NSJFM --CPUA JACK MATLOCK
NSKS --CPUA KARNA SMALL NSREL --CPUA BOB LINHARD
NSPBT --CPUA PAUL THOMPSON NSFEG --CPUA FLORENCE GANTT
NSKWZ --CPUA KAY ZERWICK


FROM: NSKS --CPUA TO: NSJMP --CPUA 06/26/86 17:10:39
To: NSJMP --CPUA

*** Reply to note of 06/26/86 15:47

NOTE FROM: KARNA SMALL
Subject: Al Haig
On the UTL Seminar, of course it is awfully early to predict the
President's or your schedule...there are always a number of
Seminars around the world that would truly welcome your presence.
You might wish to wait to see what other invitations for the Fall
come in. My recollection was that Bud did speak to many groups -
but usually those that were sponsored by academic groups,
associations, foundations, etc. and not by an individual business.
But of course if their audience would provide a truly unusual and
high level opportunity for you, you might want to consider it.

As for the Cannon piece, I just wanted you to know that I have had
NUMEROUS calls from other press people all of whom thought it was
a cheap shot by people who could not get access. (When Hoffman
called here, I had offered to set him up with interviews with any
number of NSC staff who could speak to your leadership style etc.
- and HE TURNED THAT DOWN...so obviously, they had no intention of
writing a balanced piece - they just wanted to push the idea of an
interview with you. Interestingly enough - others are writing
profiles as well - I have sent two to Florence to show you. One by
McCartney is somewhat critical of one angle - your bringing alot of
Navy types in, to the exclusion of civilians. But the other, by
George DeLama (whom you are seeing at dinner tonight) was VERY
balanced, and quite complimentary of you. I had had lunch with
George and discussed that article and he was quite fair.

On Haig - next time you talk to him, you might josh him a bit about
the AP story today out of Chattanooga saying he plans to seek the
Republican Presidential nomination in 1988 quoting him as saying
"I'm a dark, dark horse."

Cheers.

cc: NSPWR --CPUA NSPBT --CPUA
NSRBM --CPUA NSJFM --CPUA
NSJFM --CPUA NSREL --CPUA
NSFEG --CPUA


FROM: NSJMP --CPUA TO: NSKS --CPUA 06/26/86 17:17:53
To: NSKS --CPUA

*** Reply to note of 06/26/86 17:10

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NOTE FROM: JOHN POINDEXTER
Subject: Al Haig
Thanks for the input. I have also had calls from Weinberger,
Shultz, Casey, Bob Sims, Bill Clark, Paul Laxalt and Jim Baker
about the Cannon article. Also Dave Beckwith and Chris Wallace have
told me to ignore it.


FROM: NSRLE --CPUA TO: NSCPC --CPUA 06/27/86 11:48:55
To: NSCPC --CPUA

NOTE FROM: Robert L. Earl
Subject: Question from CBS
FYI, keep you in the loop & all that.... (Fun loop, isn't it? It
fits nicely around the neck).
*** Forwarding note from NSKS --CPUA 06/27/86 11:12 ***

To: NSOLN --CPUA
NOTE FROM: KARNA SMALL

SUBJECT: Question from CBS

Last Friday I told Bob Earl that theCBS show "West 57th St." was
doing a special feature on contras etc....it will probably be a
blast, from what I can gather. They specifically called to ask for
an "NSC comment on the fact that somebody named Robert Hull has
been boasting to friends that for a while he was receiving weekly
checks from the NSC." They asked to interview you and I declined...
however, I said I would have to get back to them on the Hull
matter. I asked Bob about it last week -- this week he said it was
bullshit..that NSC doesn't have a checking account. While that may
all be true -- the show obviously has an interview with this guy
and I can't just give them the "bullshit" response...
Bob said he would get with you to get me some facts on just who
this guy is and why he's implicating us. I know you all have been
really tied up with the contra aid vote etc. but I don't like to
let an entire week go by without responding to a network question.
This note is just a reminder that perhaps you two could discuss and
get back to me. Many thanks.

cc: NSRLE --CPUA


FROM: NSPBT --CPUA TO: NSCPC --CPUA 08/11/86 17:35:32
To: NSRFB --CPUA

NOTE FROM: PAUL THOMPSON
SUBJECT: info of press conf.
jmp came back from preparing the president with two questions:
check the number of times we have met with the nicaraguans, going
back to the shultz meetings.
check the accuracy of reports that there was ever any contra drug
involvement.
please provide the above soonest. press conf is tomorrow evening.
perry

cc: NSJT --CPUA NSRBM --CPUA
NSWRP --CPUA NSOLN --CPUA
NSRLE --CPUA NSCPC --CPUA


FROM: NSRLE --CPUA TO: NSCPC --CPUA 08/11/86 18:23:20
To: NSCPC --CPUA

NOTE FR0M: Robert L. Earl
Subject: info of press conf.
I'd have used "UNO" where Ray used "contra organizations," but the
thrust of his response is fine. It's short (and therefore
"Presidential"). Interesting that Ray puts the paperwork burden on
Paul et al....
*** Forwarding note from NSRFB --CPUA 08/11/86 18:13 ***
To: NSPBT --CPUA

*** Reply to note of 08/11/86 17:35

NOTE FROM: Raymond Burghardt
Subject: info of press conf.
The President can respond as follows on those two issues:
--US/Nicaraguan Meetings: Secretary Shultz visited Managua in June
1984 to meet with Daniel Ortega. We then held nine rounds of
meetings with the Nicaraguan government. We continue to maintain
diplomatic relations; our ambassador has regular contact with their
top officials.
--Allegations of Contra Drug Trafficking: All of those allegations
have been carefully examined by our intelligence and law
enforcement authorities. We have not turned up any evidence that
the contra organizations were involved in narcotics trafficking.
(FYI: Out of the 20,000 freedom fighters, there are a handful of
individuals, mainly in fringe groups which we do not support, who
have some record of ties to narcotics traffickers. In cases where
we have presented such evidence to the groups' leadership, they
have expelled the individuals.

cc: NSRLE --CPUA NSJT --CPUA


FROM: NSSIT --CPUA TO: NSREL --CPUA 08/19/86 23:18:40
To: NSREL --CPUA NSKED --CPUA
NSWRP --CPUA BOHN --VAXB
NSSIT --CPUA

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NOTE FROM: SITUATION ROOM WATCH OFFICER
SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM TO VADM POINDEXTER FROM BOB LINHART

I received a call from Tom Simons (State's Bureau of European and
Canadian Affairs) who said the Wall Street Journal obtained access
to the President's letter to Gorbachev.

The NSDD containing the letter was distributed to Agency principals
only yesterday.

According to Simons, the Wall Street Journal will delay publication
of the letter until representatives of the newspaper talk with you
tomorrow.

I have notified NSC Secretariat and plan to have deGraffenreid
engage the FBI tomorrow.
THANK YOU,


FROM: NSREL --CPUA TO: NSJMP --CPUA 08/20/86 16:01:03
To: NSJMP --CPUA

*** Reply to note of 08/20/86 13:09

NOTE FROM: ROBERT E. LINHARD
Subject: MEMORANDUM TO VADM POINDEXTER FROM BOB LINHART
THE PACKAGE THAT WAS RELEASED INCLUDED 2 NSDDs. NSDD 232
(INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION FOR NEXT ROUND -- WHICH WAS BASED ON
THE LETTER) AND NSDD 233 (CONSULTATIONS ON A RESPONSE TO GENSEC
GORBACHEV -- WHICH HAD THE EARLIER DRAFT TEXT OF THE LETTER). NSDD
233 WAS DISTRIBUTED UNDER THE EXPLICIT GUIDANCE THAT IT WAS TO BE
RESTRICTED TO "AGENCY PRINCIPALS ONLY" -- YET AT LEAST AT STATE IT
WAS WIDELY DISTRIBUTED. THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED THE LEAK.

ADDITIONAL DATA: THE REPORTER WHO GOT THE INFORMATION IS JOHN
WOLCOTT. HE HAD LUNCH YESTERDAY AFTERNOON WITH NORM CLYNE OF
NITZE'S SHOP. NORM CALLED ME TO TELL ME ABOUT THIS LUNCH AND TO
ENSURE THAT I KNEW "THAT HE WAS NOT THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK."

HOW DID YOUR CONVERSATION WITH THE WALL ST JOURNAL GO? DID THEIR
SENIOR EDITOR CALL? SHOULD WE ANTICIPATE THE STORY TOMORROW?

cc: NSWRP --CPUA NSKED --CPUA
NSSFK --CPUA NSDAM --CPUA


FROM: NSJMP --CPUA TO: NSREL --CPUA 08/20/86 16:23:51
To: NSREL --CPUA

*** Reply to note of 08/20/86 16:01

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NOTE FROM: JOHN POINDEXTER
Subject: MEMORANDUM TO VADM POINDEXTER FROM BOB LINHART
I haven't talked to anybody from WSJ management yet. I will
probably talk to one of them this afternoon. I did have an
interview with Jane Mayer, their WH correspondent. She indicated
they had a lot of detail. I refused to be drawn into a confirmation
or denial of the details that she asked about. I talked about
process and referred to previous Presidential positions on
elimination of nuclear weapons, sharing of SDI, and the importance
of SDI. I couldn't tell from her questions whether they actually
have a copy of letter or just a lot of detail. She asked whether
the idea about elimination of ballistic missiles came from
President or somebody else. I just referred to previous positions
of the President about having long range objective of the
elimination of nuclear weapons. I doubt that I will be able to turn
them off, but maybe get them not to specifically reference the
letter if they actually have it.


FROM: NSOLN --CPUA TO: NSRCM --CPUA 09/03/86 20:12:50
To: NSRCM --CPUA

*** Reply to note of 09/02/86 21:46

NOTE FROM: OLIVER NORTH
Subject: Anything going on??
We still have no response fm JMP re proceeding w/ the sequential
release proposal outlined to you some time back. Have now
undertaken to have Casey raise same w/ JMP tomorrow at thr weekly
mtg. The things one must do to get action. Am hopeful Bill can push
hard enough to move on the matter. Nir will be here next week and
will raise enough hell to move it if it hasn't all fallen apart by
then. The basic problem, as you know, is that we dither so long on
these things that by the time we re ready to go to bat, the rules
have changed again. I agree w/ yr assessment that the next mtg in
Tango is unlikely to be for some time. My hope is that we will not
be trying to adjust yr sched for next June for this next mtg. NEW
SUBJECT: It is obvious to me that the effort down south is going to
require an intensive effort that goes beyond the CIA's ability to
support (e.g. U.S. travel, speeches, pubs, etc. by UNO) and that a
mechanism needs to be estab by which these activities can be
carried out fully aboveboard. How abt a 501c(3) Nicaraguan
Democracy Institute, HQ in D.C., headed by someone like Jack Gavin
w/ Judge Clark, RCM, Paul Gorman, et al on the board of directors.
Said NDI raises $, pays for P/R, UNO activities in U.S., does med
treatment for wounded Contras in U.S., etc. which CIA cannot do.
These activities are now all done by Project Democracy - which is
currently supposed to be out of the CentAm business on or about 1
Oct. Somebody has to do this stuff and it strikes me that Hill &
Knowlton is abt to acquire the services of a bright gal who cd
handle international and domestic P/R for the movement pretty well.
I think we cd get some good Republicans (Bill Walsh, et al) to
help out and have the NDI publish regular financial statements
(unlike Project Democracy) which will make this an attractive place
for right minded people to make contributions. What think?


FROM: NSWR --CPUA TO: NSVMC --CPUA 09/09/86 18:44:07
To: NSVMC --CPUA

NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond
Subject: CENTRAL AMERICA PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
This was the mtg I chaired on 28 Aug. Any thoughts?
*** Forwarding note from NSWR --CPUA 08/30/86 15:38 ***
To: NSMPC --CPUA

NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond
Subject: CENTRAL AMERICA PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
Per my separate prof.
*** Forwarding note from NSWR --CPUA 08/26/86 18:45 ***
To: NSJMP --CPUA

*** Reply to note of 07/31/86 19:34

NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond
Subject: CENTRAL AMERICA PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
As a follow-up Peter Dailey invited me to breakfast. I thought the
memo was excellent but he did not feel that it totally filled the
bill. What he thought was missing was the immediacy of the problem
from the American domestic perspective. He believes that we are
operating with a relatively narrow window in which to turn around
American perceptions re Centam--and particularly Nic--or we will be
chewed up by Congress. We discussed the obvious, which is part of
our strategy, including such things as: the need to convince people
of the key importance of Centam to our national security; the need
to glue white hats on our team etc.The themes are those we have
pressed although he believes we could change the dialogue away from
contras to democrats; emphasize the need for a free and open vote
etc. Nothing really knew here. The key difference is that he thinks
we should run it more like a political/presidential campaign. We
need to strengthen our ability to reach out. Names like Rollins,
Nofziger and co were thrown around as the kinds of resources one
needs to tap.
Later in talking to Ollie and Bob Kagen we focussed on what is
missing and that is a well-funded, independent outside group--
remember the Committee for the Present Danger--that could mobilize
people. Peter suggested 10 or 12 very prominent bipartisan
Americans. Added to this would need to be a key action officer and
a 501-c-3 tax-exempt structure. It is totally understanding that
such a structure is needed and also totally understanding why, for
discreet political reasons, it was not included in the memo to Bill
Casey. I told Pete he was right but we need "a horse" and money!
I have chatted on the margins to both Clif White and Dave
Miller abouit this and they both have organizationaland conceptual
ideas. My recommendation is that after Labor Day when everyone is
back in the city that a meeting take place with the following
people present: Peter Dailey, Clif White, Dave Miller, Elliot
Abrams, Bob Kagan, Ollie North and myself. The results of that
meeting would be the basis for charting the next step in this area.
Do you agreee? Do you recommend additions or deletions to the
group? At any rate, the regular public diplomacy work will
continue to proceeed along and with vigor.

cc: NSOLN --CPUA


FROM: NSRLE --CPUA TO: NSCPC --CPUA 09/11/86 09:56:01
To: NSJDH --CPUA

NOTE FROM: Robert L. Earl
SUBJECT: ARREST OF SULAYMAN AL-TURKI
Press reports indicate that the Pakistanis have apparently arrested
a Libyan by the name of Sulayman al-Turki. If the press ask
follow-up questions such as "Does this indicate Libyan involvement
in the hijacking of Pan Am 73?" etc., our proposed response is that
we don't have anything on that yet, that we are obviously
interested, and in the process of checking with the Pak government
for the basis on which they arrested this individual. Beyond that,
no further comment.

cc: NSOLN --CPUA NSCPC --CPUA
NSPWH --CPUA NSRBM --CPUA


FROM: NSPWR --CPUA TO: NSJMP --CPUA 09/11/86 18:28:44
To: NSWRP --CPUA

*** Reply to note of 09/11/86 17:55

NOTE FROM: Peter Rodman
Subject: Counter-Terrorism Public Diplomacy
Jerry Bremer came to see me today to say hello. In passing he did
mention the need for a serious CT public diplomacy effort, and he
cited Otto Peich's operation as a model. He said he was trying to
get a good USIA person to head it. He was particularly concerned
about European opinion and he thinks a lot of the work is classic
USIA work: polling, assessments of our vulnerabilities, picking the
themes to concentrate on, sending speakers, publishing articles,
etc.In short, he did seem aware of the problem, and State's delay
up to now is probably just due to the fact that he was just coming
on board.

cc: NSWR --CPUA NSPBT --CPUA
NSOLN --CPUA NSRBM --CPUA
NSJMP --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER


FROM: NSJMP --CPUA TO: NSPWR --CPUA 09/11/86 19:28:50
To: NSPWR --CPUA PETER RODMAN

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NOTE FROM: JOHN POINDEXTER
Subject: Counter-Terrorism Public Diplomacy
Make sure Jerry knows the background of this and see if he needs
any help. In other words do I need to talk to George?
*** Forwarding note from NSWRP --CPUA 09/11/86 17:55 ***
To: NSJMP --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER

NOTE FROM: BOB PEARSON
Subject: Counter-Terrorism Public Diplomacy
*** Forwarding note from NSWR --CPUA 09/11/86 16:11 ***

To: NSRBM --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER NSWRP --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER
*** Resending note of 08/22/86 11:36

To: NSRBM --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER NSWRP --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER
NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond

SUBJECT: Counter-Terrorism Public Diplomacy
You will recall that Dave Miller developed a very thoughtful
proposal for an effective public diplomacy effort on counter-
terrorism. We remain very delinquent in this area. Only the absence
of serious counter-terror incidents in the past few weeks have
permitted us to escape the embarrassment of an inadequate public
diplomacy capability. Dave Miller, Ollie North and I all agree that
the key to creating an effective public diplomacy effort, ala
Reich, is to provide leadership and direction to this effort.
People will make a difference and under the current situation
bureaucratic boxes are driving the PD effort--that won't work.
Since we wanted this to be part of the interagency CT process, we
sought to energize this effort in a manner different from Centam
and So Africa. We sent a McDaniel-Platt urging State to take the
lead in putting this effort together, under the IG/T. In the
earlier cases we just mandated the creation of a PD team.We may
have to do that again.
We sent the memo to State on 10 July and nothing has happened.
I am aware that they are staffing but there is some internal
struggling between the IG/T structure and Lamb's structure with
Spiers reportedly unhelpful. Seems they earlier gave Lamb 8 Public
Affairs slots and this has confused the bureaucracy.
BOTTOM LINE: Suggest you raise with George Shultz your own
personal view that we must get on with this effort now. Key is to
establish an effective PD team (5-10 full-time professionals) who
know their region and PD. Will be under the IG/T and will be
staffed by players on loan from State, USIA, DOD,CIA and possibly
others. Need to move now. State may have Ambassador level
candidate, but if they do not, we might want to try USIA senior
level officer. Fact that group reports also to WH would strengthen
hand of PD coordinator.Had considered for breakfast item, but
thought you might have better shot at George Shultz in California.

cc: NSOLN --CPUA NSJEM --CPUA

cc: NSPBT --CPUA NSPWR --CPUA
NSAGK --CPUA ALTON G. KEEL


FROM: NSJMP --CPUA TO: NSOLN --CPUA 09/13/86 12:01:00
To: NSOLN --CPUA OLLIE NORTH

-- SECRET --

NOTE FROM: JOHN POINDEXTER
SUBJECT: Public Affairs Campaign on Central America
Bill Casey was in this morning and amongst other things he said
that he still felt that we needed somebody in the WH full time on
Central America public affiars. I think what he really has in mind
is a political operative that can twist arms and also run a high
powered public affairs campaign. What do you think?
What about your priest friend, Tom?

I also went over with him our plans on the hostages and he is on
board.

Also went over the Secord matters. Bill agrees Secord is a patriot.
He will check into our suspicions. I told him he could get more
detail from you.


FROM: NSWR --CPUA TO: NSFPO --CPUA 09/27/86 16:28:25
To: NSFPO --CPUA

NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond
Subject: OTTO REICH
Pls print
*** Forwarding note from NSWR --CPUA 07/08/86 16:31 ***
To: NSFPO --CPUA


NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond
Subject: OTTO REICH
Pls attach to note I am sending to Bob Pearson
*** Forwarding note from NSWR --CPUA 07/08/86 15:12 ***
To: NSJMP --CPUA

*** Reply to note of 07/03/86 12:15

NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond
Subject: OTTO REICH
After much discussion, Bob Kagan, who was Elliot Abrams' Special
Assistant, was named as Otto's replacement. Kagan's office was
folded under ARA for command and control but continues to have a
reporting responsibility to the IPC and the SPG as part of my
effort to give it an interagency mandate. It remains to be seen if
this will weaken the effort. One key will be the need for people to
be assigned from an interagency pool.
Meanwhile,I continue to chair weekly meetings to sustain the
public diplomacy effort.They are attended by Kagan, Speakes rep,
Buchanan rep, DOD, CIA, USIA and NSC LA officer. (When there is a
Sitrm mtg of the Centam coordinating grp for Hill strategy we get
a feed from that group). Our brief is much broader. We seek to lay
out and implement broader international strategies, particularly in
LA and EUR. We approved a new strategy paper on 16 June which was
sent out over Rod McDaniel's signature.Thie basically calls for a
sustained effort to garner support for our overall Centam policy,
increase understanding of the issues and, in the specific case of
Nica, concentrate on gluing black hats on the Sandinistas and white
hats on UNO.We have requested a community report on the level of
activity sustained under the latest NSC PD tasking by 31 Aug.
The group has produced an outstanding collection of materials to
suuport our policy. It t is also light years ahead of where it was
three years ago, but much work needs to be done. At our most recent
weekly Centam mtg the following items were covered:
--Senate strategy: Focus on key Senators who can be brought
over to increase victory margin and show momentum.
--Maximize exposure for BishopBismarck Carvallo and La Prensa
to highlight Nic internal crackdown. Lousy coverage to date in
foreign press and not much better in US.
--Play on key themes in Europe which will strengthen our case:
o Popularize Centam support for UNO. Note USIA poll which
showed popular support for armed opposition to Nics in Honduras and
Costa Rica.
o We are on the winning side. The House vote can help
convince the Europeans that we will see this through...we are not
going to be blown away by the Hill. It is always politically easier
to support a winner.
--Arms Display--use on Hill or at UN.
This does not mean to say everything is perfect, but there is a
process under wayand world opinion, often fluctuating because of
many reasons includng the East-West Relationship, has been
gradually moving. We have to sustain it.

cc: NSRFB --CPUA NSMPC --CPUA



FROM: NSPBT --CPUA TO: NSVMC --CPUA 10/21/86 18:45:59
To: NSRKS --CPUA NSVMC --CPUA
NSAGK --CPUA ALTON G. KEEL


NOTE FROM: PAUL THOMPSON
SUBJECT: response to chairman hamilton
jmp spoke with hamilton this evening on the issue of the request
for the nsdd and other papers regarding the disinformation issue
and accompanying leak.
he delivered the message contained in the letter--that we would
make only the nsdd available to be looked at and only to hamilton
plus stump, and only in the company of vince.
hamilton said he was not surprised at our position and that he
would be in a position to look at the nsdd when he returns to dc.
in the interim, he would appreciate it if tom latimer could be
notified of the status of the matter(ron, please do)and that he
would await the meeting with vince at some future time.
i am returning the package via bob pearson.
jmp also brought up the detailee transfer issue as a collateral
issue of this matter and told hamilton of the plan to have our
staffer returned to state. hamilton said he thought it was the
right course of action and that he would be supportive.

cc: NSRBM --CPUA NSWRP --CPUA
NSBSR --CPUA


MSG FROM: NSRCM --CPUA TO: NSJMP --CPUA 11/07/86 20:30:32
To: NSJMP --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER

-- SECRET --

NOTE FROM: ROBERT MCFARLANE
SUBJECT: Current Events
Having been out of town for two days and maintaining the no comment
line, I returned today to find that Don Regan has backgrounded the
weeklies and laid the entire problem at my feet; my idea, my
management, a strict arms for hostages deal, no larger agenda in
mind, etc. I was told this not by a journalist but by my closest
friend who had been getting calls all day to the effect that "Bud
is being hung out to dry by Don Regan." I stillhave not commented
to anyone.

But I must tell you that if this is true, I will be quite mad. This
will be the second lie Don Regan has sowed against my character and
I won't stand for it.

It might be useful to review just what the truth is.

You will recall that when the Israelis first approached us in June
'85, I presented the idea of engaging in a dialogue with the
Iranians--no mention at all of any arms exchanges at all--and he
approved it.

We then heard nothing until August when the Israelis introduced the
requirement for TOWs. I told Kimche no.

They went ahead on their own but then asked that we replace the
TOWS and after checking with the President, we agreed. Weir was
released as a consequence of their action.

My next involvement was to go to London where I presented our
willingness to open a political dialogue but that we could not
participate in an arms transfer for hostages. Gorbanifar ranted and
raved but we did not change our position.

I returned to the States and debriefed the President (with Cap
present, and Regan) that we had taken the position of being open to
a political dialogue once our hostages were released but not before
and ruled out an arms transfer. I also said that Gorbanifar was not
to be trusted and recomended that we no longer carry on business
with him. You were present John. I then left the government.

Some dialogue must have continued with Gorbanifar between New
Year's and April, notwithstanding my recommendation. In April you
contacted me to go to Iran to open the political dialogue. I did
so. Once there, faced with bad faith on their part (not having
released our people and without meetings with the decision makers)
I aborted the mission. Ollie can verify all this.

Upon my return, I debriefed the trip and once more recommended
against carrying on the arms connection but waiting them out on the
political dialogue.

Now this is a far cry from the way Regan is supposed to be
reporting it John. I have supported the idea of the political
dialogue but time and again, have registered my opposition to the
arms deal. You know that.

If any of these reports of what Regan is saying are true--they are
supposed to be in Time and Newsweek on Monday--it will be cause for
a libel suit by me.

I am perfectly willing to carry on the no comment approach; that
seems to me to best serve the hope of preserving the position of
Rafsanjani et al. But I won't tolerate lies from Don Regan.
John,itmight be useful for you to try to find out from Don or by
asking the mags directly, just what are they running with. I have
made no comment (other than the "fanciful and fictitious" line in
my Cleveland Q&A) and will not.

Take care
) Current Events


MSG FROM: NSRCM --CPUA TO: NSOLN --CPUA 11/08/86 10:48:29
To: NSOLN --CPUA

-- SECRET --

NOTE FROM: ROBERT MCFARLANE
SUBJECT: Good Morning

I've been out of town for two days, as I guess you have too. After
five months without one speech, for some reason I have had to do
two of them on the same day. Both were followed by Q&A with the
first questions being on the Iranian headlines. I replied that I
could not comment but would welcome the chance to do so at the
appropriate time in order to correct what have been "fanciful and
largely fictitious" stories.

Although Caroline tells me that I have had hndreds of calls, I have
refused all of them and will continue to do so. I have been told on
very good authority however, that Don Regan is beginning to brief
on this laying the whole thing at my feet.

I am proud of what we have set in motion and believe it may still
have some promise especially in the context of restoring some
stability in the relationship with Iran which has always been my
motive as you know. Similarly I have always been against dealing
with Gorbanifar. But none of this need be a matter of public
record. The issue is to determine whether or not there is any hope
of carrying on with the discourse with Rafsanjani. If so, we ought
to get on with it ASAP. We have two months to get something
accomplished before the tide of congressional investigations
overwhelm us. It is a good story to tell as it stands; it can be
better.

Let's stay in touch.
U Good Morning


FROM: NSWRP --CPUA TO: NSJMP --CPUA 11/10/86 15:42:22
To: NSJMP --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER

NOTE FROM: BOB PEARSON
Subject: Centam Private Sector Initiative
*** Forwarding note from NSWR --CPUA 11/10/86 13:12 ***
To: NSRBM --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER NSWRP --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER

NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond
SUBJECT: Centam Private Sector Initiative
There have been several mtgs following up on the effort to get
a major, bipartisan group formed to help promote an "educational
program in the US which would help provide understanding (and
support) for our Centam policy, particularly vis-a-vis Nicaragua.
Although Pete Dailey, Bill Casey and Clif White have all been
involved in general discussion of what needs to be done, we are
going to have to be sure that Pete and Bill are not involved. Pete
is getting very nervous on this item. Hence Clif is now taking the
lead. The current focus is to get a bipartisan co-chairmanship, a
six man (roughly) EXCOM, a staff director and a large bi-partisan
advisory council. Current names being tossed around for the
co-chair include Jack Gavin, Bill Rogers, Dean Rusk and Mark White.
Pete (and Ollie) favor going with Gavin. Clif is also talking to
several key democratic activist types for their recommendations.
Jim Woolsey's name has come up in that context Clif has the list of
several effectrive operators who have just finished the fall
campaign (plus some soon-to-be ex-staffers on the Hill) whomight be
a good ExDir. Dave Miller has also been helpful, particularly in
terms of getting the 501-C-3 status and access to fresh faces in
the political consultant field. Clif has (or will) be seeking names
from Mitch Daniels too.
The problem with all of this is that to make it work it really
has to be one step removed from our office and, as a result, we
have to rely on others to get the job done. Will keep you posted.

cc: NSOLN --CPUA

cc: NSWR --CPUA NSRFB --CPUA
NSAGK --CPUA ALTON G. KEEL


MSG FROM: NSRCM --CPUA TO: NSJMP --CPUA 11/15/86 14:33:54
To: NSJMP --CPUA JOHN M. POINDEXTER

-- SECRET --

NOTE FROM ROBERT MCFARLANE
SUBJECT: Perspective

Jonny and I are leaving today to go to Chicago to see Melissa
perform in a play. I will also be giving a speech before the Simon
Weisenthal center for the study of terrorism ( I think the V.P. is
also speaking there tonight).

But before leaving I wanted to write down some preliminaries on
what we ought to expect here at home and abroad in the days ahead.

It is difficult to know whether or if so, public opinion can be
altered here at home. I think time is probably on our side,
conditioned upon whether something adverse happens in Iran with the
"good guys." But I don't think we need to be too pessimistic.
Reme,ber the other side had ten days to build the case in the
public mind against us and we have only just begun to fight back.
For what it is worth, I received a five-minute standing ovation
when I laid out the whole story before the Young President's
Organization audience. It has a very broad cross section of
successful young, but small businessmen and is about evenly split
between Demos and Republicans.

And even among journalists, I have found that the more I explain
the more they begin to understand that this is not as superficial
as they have portrayed it.

A major problem we face is that, quite apart from its substance, it
is a vehicle for beating the President. So that motive will drive
Democrats on the Hill into a frenzy. I think we need to work
against that in a rather careful way. For example, I think the
President's tone toward the Hill generally ought to be to reach out
and seek cooperation. Any other approach will be suicidal. They
control both houses. If he is serious about trying to accomplish
something, he will need to try to build a core of Demos who will
support. In today's radio speech, I sensed that perhaps Pat
believes it is hopeless and has urged a strategy of running against
the partisan demos in '88. That is irresponsible and I think, also
bad politics, for Republicans are not yet a majority--we will need
demos to win in '88. So point one is that the President's public
remarks toward the Hill ought to conciliatory, not confrontational
on all issues, not just this one. I am inclined to think that he
ought to try to get a small group of Senators with integrity down
to visit on this issue. The V.P.'s advice would be good on this.
But a small group to include John Stennis, Lloyd Bentsen, maybe
Peter Rodino and a few Republicans of similar credentials (e.g.
Goldwater--after some softening up by me--Tower) and talk
deliberately about the big picture. Now that may be basically wrong
John. Your stress on how the President was preoccupied with the
hostages--which is astonishing-- might lead him to put the emphasis
on that and lead people to the wrong conclusion. You are the best
judge.

Apart from the President, I think it is essential that we have a
communications game plan which deals with the editorial boards as
well as the leading print and electronic journalists (although
ruling out those who are clearly irretrivable). And it ought to be
a pro-active strategy. We cannot plead the sensitivity, although it
better preserves the policy potential of the enterprise. Because
the simple truth is that unless we make a better case than the
opposition, the policy potential will be overwhelmed by new law
anyway and we end up in the same place. And I also believe that if
we believe what we say--that there really is a circle or sensible
people in Iran, that they too must be brought to awareness--by a
long letter to them or by a thorough explanation in a meeting--that
we are both of us at a moment of truth. If we carry this forward
it will take some performance from them in ways that only they can
judge but that we cannot avoid laying out the whole thing here.

If that is the way we decide to go--and I will abide by whatever
you and the President decide--then I believe I can help by being
very active but not necessarily visible (although I don't oppose
that) with editorial boards and in one on one sessions with
Goldwater, Bentsen, Foley, Murtha, maybe Nunn, Lugar etc. But we
cannot, I repeat cannot, hunker down on this and the Iranians must
be told that. They may very well jump ship right away--I expect
that is likely--but they are not without vulnerabilities. We might
be able to influence their thinking by asking Dick Walters to go
see [Deleted, (b)(1)(s) exemption] asking him to weigh in with the
Iranians. [Deleted, (b)(1)(s) exemption] gets along with them and
give them some solid hard experience [Deleted, (b)(1)(s) exemption]
He might send [Deleted, (b)(1)(s) exemption] to see them.

final comment. I lived throught Watergate John. Well-meaning
people who were in on the early planning of the communications
strategy, didn't intend to lie but ultimately came around to it. I
don't know how Regan will tend. He might choose two courses; either
to push it off on someone outside the White House, which is fine
with me, or he might go ahead with a "sell it on its merits"
strategy. If the latter is the course followed, it must not be
confrontational, but open and candid.

The judgements made on this and other matters in the next four or
five days will be crucial. I will be glad to talk about when I
return from Chicago on Tuesday if you wish.

cc: NSAGK --CPUA ALTON G. KEEL

*Perspective


MSG FROM: NSWGH --CPUA TO: NSRCM --CPUA 11/18/86 09:47:35
To: NSRCM --CPUA ROBERT MCFARLANE

NOTE FROM: WILMA HALL
Subject: On Leave
You and Jonny have not been out of my thoughts -- especially since
all this press play re Iran/hostages etc. I just want you to know
-- I think Bud McFarlane is the greatest; the President, the
country and all of us "average Americans" are very fortunate that
Robert C. McFarlane is a dedicated American and provides true
leadership. I just get so frustrated with the media -- why do we
let them have so much control; why are we so reactionary to them;
the President is too defensive. I wish it were as simple as being
able to say "I did the right thing based on solid intell
information."

I must say, much as I like Secy Shultz personally, I am very
disappointed with his public reaction to all this. I don't think it
serves the President well. I do miss you ... lots of NSCers do; I
hear it all the time.

I'm glad you and Jonny can get to Chicago -- I know it must mean a
great deal to Melissa to have you there. She's really wonderful and
I'm happy that she is continuing to do so well. Look forward to
seeing Laurie, Melissa and Scott again -- perhaps when they come
home for the holidays. Pls give them my regards and Jonny a hug.

P.S. I saw you on NIGHTLINE -- thought you handled the questions
beautifully. I had to chuckle a couple of times -- you are very
good at finessing.

Take care -- and keep your smile. It helps the rest of us maintain
momentum

On Leave


FROM: NSRCM --CPUA TO: NSJMP --CPUA 11/20/86 23:00:05
To: NSJMP --CPUA

*** Reply to note of 11/19/86 11:41

-- SECRET --

NOTE FROM: ROBERT MCFARLANE
Subject: HFAC
I am willing to talk to Members but not to staff. Caroline can
arrange it from my office.

By the way, two journalists today said that Don Regan backgrounded
today that it was all my idea and he wanted noting to do with
it--nor did the President--from the beginning. Of course, the
journalists know that isn't true from talking to many people. But
my point is that to do this doesn't help the President.

As you may know, I accepted full responsibility for the entire
matter today.And still I got nothing but bad-mouth from the Speakes
and Regan As a further thought about the HFAC, it might be better
for you to refer them to my office so that it doesn't look too
coordinated. But I will proceed as you wish, concerning matters of
adivce to the President. I assume that I ought not disclose such
advice.

cc: NSAGK --CPUA ALTON G. KEEL


FROM: NSJMP --CPUA TO: NSRCM --CPUA 11/21/86 19:12:47
To: NSRCM --CPUA

*** Reply to note of 11/20/86 23:00

-- SECRET --

NOTE FROM: JOHN POINDEXTER
Subject: HFAC
I wish that Don and Larry wouldn't do that. They over-reacted to
the Lou Cannon story. The President understands what you were
saying. I think you are right about referring the HFAC to you
office. We will. You are right we are not revealing the
recommendations to the President. My sessions with the committees
and Bill's went pretty well. Over 10 1/2 hours of talking between
us. If you would like I will have Ron Sable brief you.

cc: NSAGK --CPUA AL KEEL


MSG FROM: NSRKS --CPUA TO: NSJRS --CPUA 11/24/86 07:24:31
To: NSJRS --CPUA

-- SECRET --

NOTE FROM: Ron Sable
SUBJECT: TOW
any idea how much a Tow weighs? Some of our "friends" aare starting
to add up expected weights and costs on the Iran shipments- Believe
it will come out much lighter than presently being discussed

TOW


MSG FROM: NSRLE --CPUA TO: NSRKS --CPUA 11/25/86 11:14:55
To: NSRKS --CPUA

NOTE FROM: Robert L. Earl
SUBJECT: SUPPLIES
OK, here goes. The unit cost of each of the 2,008 TOWS was $3,469.
In addition to that, the cost of packaging, handling,
transportation, etc. were paid by the Iranians. Total amount paid
by the Iranians was $12,237,000. (The unit price, by the way, was
the existing federal government price at the time of the contract;
it has since gone up considerably...) The weight and cube of
everything shipped -- TOWS and HAWK spare parts -- was 215,464 lbs
and 18,782 cu.ft. The capacity of a C-5 is 291,000 lbs and 34,734
cu.ft. Ergo, room to spare.
All of the above remains SECRET, of course. CIA is reporting this
info in greater detail to the SSCI.

cc: NSCPC --CPUA

o SUPPLIES


FROM: NSWR --CPUA TO: NSWAC --CPUA 01/14/87 18:05:42
To: NSWAC --CPUA NSJT --CPUA
NSJSS --CPUA

NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond
Subject: CENTRAL AMERICA PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
I have been working on this kind of thing for the past several
months. Ollie is not/was not involved! I did meet with State (Bob
Kagan), Clif White (political consultant) and Dave Miller (former
Ambassador, now unpaid NSC consultant and private businessman).
Given the latest flaps (contragate), I have removed myself from the
deliberations. Peter Dailey, who was also involved in all the early
talks, has had to absent himself too because of his CIA connection.
Before pulling back, Peter had talked to Jack Gavin about heading
the effort. Gavin is on board. Thus, there is the beginnings of an
outreach group such as Frank desired, involving White, Gavin and
Miller. There is also a 501-c-3 in hand. I would be happy to
discuss this further with you or whomever. I chair a weekly mtg on
Centam Public Diplomacy and a lot of the outreach ideas are
discussed there each week. Possibly we shouldget Bob Kagan to brief
Frank with Jose and me present.

*** Forwarding note from NSWR --CPUA 08/26/86 18:45 ***
To: NSJMP --CPUA

*** Reply to note of 07/31/86 19:34

NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond
Subject: CENTRAL AMERICA PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
As a follow-up Peter Dailey invited me to breakfast. I thought the
memo was excellent but he did not feel that it totally filled the
bill. What he thought was missing was the immediacy of the problem
from the American domestic perspective. He believes that we are
operating with a relatively narrow window in which to turn around
American perceptions re Centam--and particularly Nic--or we will be
chewed up by Congress. We discussed the obvious, which is part of
our strategy, including such things as: the need to convince people
of the key importance of Centam to our national security; the need
to glue white hats on our team etc.The themes are those we have
pressed although he believes we could change the dialogue away from
contras to democrats; emphasize the need for a free and open vote
etc. Nothing really knew here. The key difference is that he thinks
we should run it more like a political/presidential campaign. We
need to strengthen our ability to reach out. Names like Rollins,
Nofziger and co were thrown around as the kinds of resources one
needs to tap.
Later in talking to Ollie and Bob Kagen we focussed on what is
missing and that is a well-funded, independent outside group--
remember the Committee for the Present Danger--that could mobilize
people. Peter suggested 10 or 12 very prominent bipartisan
Americans. Added to this would need to be a key action officer and
a 501-c-3 tax-exempt structure. It is totally understanding that
such a structure is needed and also totally understanding why, for
discreet political reasons, it was not included in the memo to Bill
Casey. I told Pete he was right but we need "a horse" and money!
I have chatted on the margins to both Clif White and Dave
Miller abouit this and they both have organizationaland conceptual
ideas. My recommendation is that after Labor Day when everyone is
back in the city that a meeting take place with the following
people present: Peter Dailey, Clif White, Dave Miller, Elliot
Abrams, Bob Kagan, Ollie North and myself. The results of that
meeting would be the basis for charting the next step in this area.
Do you agreee? Do you recommend additions or deletions to the
group? At any rate, the regular public diplomacy work will continue
to proceeed along and with vigor.

CENTRAL AMERICA PUBLIC DIPLOMACY

cc: NSOLN --CPUA


FROM: NSWR --CPUA TO: NSGSG --CPUA 01/15/87 12:19:20
To: NSGSG --CPUA Frank C. Carlucci NSWRP --CPUA Frank C. Carlucci

NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond
SUBJECT: Centam Outreach
Bill Cockell and Jose Sorzano asked me to brief you on some
activities that have been underway. Peter Dailey, as you know, is
a top-flight public relations/advertising man. He has worked
closely with the NSC and my office for the past four years. He was
the point man for selling INF deployment to the Europeans in 1983.
About 6-9 months ago, several of us concluded that we needed a
"Committee for the Present Danger" style group to fight the
Centam/Contra fight in the US. Bill Casey waspushing hard and
discussed with John Poindexter. I was asked to meet with Dailey. In
subsequent rounds we included Clif White (Pol Consultant) and Dave
Miller, ex-Ambassador who was point man on our South African PD
efforts in 1985. State (Bob Kagan) was also involved.
Result: Need Bi-partisan control group to lead and it has to be
one step-removed from White House. Dailey became CIA Counsellor (a
new trouble-shooter spot for Casey) and had to bow out from active
role. He recommended Jack Gavin take the lead. Dailey and White
talked to Gavin and he agreed. At this point, post-contra-gate,
White, Kagan and others are skeptical whether any Democrats will
sign on. It clearly needs White House impetus. Either you or the
President talking to Gavin or White or to go back to the starting
point with Pete Dailey. He would have to resign from CIA because
that link would be unacceptable for an outreach effort.As I said at
the top, he is first class.

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FROM: NSWR --CPUA TO: NSPSS --CPUA 01/27/87 11:05:15
To: NSPSS --CPUA NSJSS --CPUA

NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond
SUBJECT: 501-C-3 for Centam Outreach
I checked with Dave Miller on status. Miller was a
Reagen-appointee who served as Amb overseas twice and is now in
private business in DC. He is also a lawyer. He had been helping
with the preparations for a similar Centam effort which we will
fold into the Jacoby-Catto etc effort.
Miller says a 501-C-3 has not yet been established. He has
talked about it with Peter Baumbush of Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher,
1050 Conn Ave, 955-8530. He thought it best to use a blue-chip firm
--this is French Smith's company-- to add credibility. It also
would conceivably permit grants to be given in advance of the
awarding of the 501-c-3. He had proposed creating a legal entity
that paralleled similar types of structures--the parallel might be
the Committee for the Present Danger. Then if the blue chip firm
were asked it would say that the 501-c-3 was pending, but they
expected no difficulty as it was an organization similar to other
existing 501-c-3's such as.... Part of this was based on Baumbush's
assumption that it would take 3-4 months to get the status. (NB: I
think that is way off base and that it is possible to do it right,
but much faster.)
There is no obligation to follow-up on any of the above. The
only advantages to dealing with Baumbush is that he knows what the
program is, that he is supportive of the contrasand is in a good
firm. I will step back from this and let Paul pursue. If you wanted
to talk directly to Dave Miller for any reason he is 333-8653.
One last point, Miller did say that they had given some thought
to creating a parallel 501-c-4 so that certain activities could be
funded and undertaken under the aegis of that parallel (lobbying)
structure.


FROM: NSWR --CPUA TO: NSJSS --CPUA 02/05/87 13:51:40
To: NSJSS --CPUA

NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond
SUBJECT: Centam PD
A couple of highlights after you left:
--RR Saturday address. Is this firm? Group believed 21 Feb date
best.
--Scaife/Fisk will call in press names for Frank this PM to
your office
--CIA has produced declassified version of Nic saupporet for
terrorisn in other Centam countries. Using it with Sen Rockefeller
and will provide for us and others.
--Weinberger prepared make Centam speech Texas late Feb/early
Mar.
--Shultz speech still on for 12 Feb in New Orleans.
--Regular weekly mtgs are taking place, under Will Ball aegis,
for Hill strategy. Are you involved? Is Alison Fortier? ONe of you
should be.
--New publications scheduled:
o- Salvador guerrilla finances
o- Misconceptions re Nic
o- Latin Leaders statements re situation in Centam
(USIA was told to translate all into Spanish or report to our group
that they did not have funds and we would seek to get it
from one of the other players.)
--Speakers and meetings:
o-Linas Kojelis needs a major speaker for a prominent
Westcoast women's group. Could Jeane Kirkpatrick be sprung for
this?
o-He is pressing two WH events (in #450). One is the
Middendorf meeting on Project Economic Justice and the second is
National Year of the Americas which will emphasize social and
culture growth. Could be useful fora. I said yes, but they will go
to you for comment.
NEW SUBJECT: Not raised at mtg, but lets us keep each other
routinely informed re the Outreach so that we do not tangle things
up. My real concern, however, is not getting tangled up but
insuring that there is REAL MOMENTM.
ACTIONS:
--RR Saturday radio address date? (My preferenceis 21
Feb. After Shultz, Costa Rica Core 4 and before validation vote and
CAP speech).
--Speaker for West Coast. If not Jeane, who? You???
--You/Alison to get into the Will Ball mtgs.

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FROM: NSWR --CPUA TO: NSGSG --CPUA 02/15/87 17:22:28
To: NSGSG --CPUA Frank C. Carlucci NSWRP --CPUA Frank C. Carlucci
SITROOM --VAXE

NOTE FROM: Walter Raymond
SUBJECT: NY Times story on Project Democracy
The Joel Brinkley piece on the first page of NYT of 15 Feb is
a very bad piece of journalism and makes a number of false
statements. The essence is that we created a covert democracy
project and an overt democracy project in 1982. The facts as I know
them are as follows:
As a follow-up to the June 82 RR democracy speechin London we
initiated several actions.The President called for a private group
(American Political Foundation--Fahrenkoph, Brock, Manett,
Kirkland, Fascell etc) to develop some ideas for a global campaign
for democracy. This study led to the development of legislation
establishing the National Endowment for Democracy in 1983.
A second lesser initiative was an inter-agency group (NSC,
State, USIA, AID and Defense) that met to develop new or expanded
initiatives to carry out the President's speech. This ultimately
resulted in the addition, after a BRB review, of $65 million in the
FY 84 budget for Democracy Building and PUblic Diplomacy. After
Hill hearings, this was shaved down somewhat and included funding
for NED, plus some enhancements in the concerned departments and
agencies, noted above, principally USIA.
Paralleling this were two separate initiatives: George Shultz
held a mtg on 30 Augustto discuss political action. You attended.
I can not find any Aug 82 secret WH memo re the agenda. In my
files, I do find a briefing paper I gave to Bill

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