Soviet Delegation Meeting with Senators, March 5, 1985

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Soviet Delegation Meeting with Senators, March 5, 1985

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1985-03-05

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Dole, Robert J., 1923-2021

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See all items with this valueShcherbit︠s︡kiĭ, V. V. (Vladimir Vasilʹevich)

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Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

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(page 1)
United States Senate

MEMORANDUM

Rod/Sheila:

Attached is Dole's stuff from the lunch with the Soviets. He said to drop it off in your office -- he wants it.
If you're interested in a read-out on the lunch, let me know. Not much happened but good salmon.

A1

(page 2)

(top left corner)
BOB DOLE
KANSAS

(centered)
United States Senate
OFFICE OF THE MAJORITY LEADER
WASHINGTON, DC 20510

Tuesday, March 5, 1985, 1:00 p.m.
S-128 The Capitol

Host: Senator Robert J. Dole, Majority Leader

Guests from the Supreme Soviet:
Mr. Vladimir V. Shcherbitsky
Mr. Vladimir S. Alkhimov
Mr. Georgi A. Arbatov
Mr. Nikolay N. Blokhin
Mr. Aleksandr A. Zakharenko
Mr. Vladimir V. Karpov
Mr. Sergey V. Korenko
Mr. Boris Y. Paton
Mr. Boris I. Stukalin

Embassy of the U.S.S.R.:
His Excellency Anatoliy F. Dobrynin

Staff of the Supreme Soviet Delegation:
Mr. Vitaliy K. Vrublevsky
Mr. Vitaliy A. Pereloma
Mr. Aleksandr A. Bessmertnykh
Mr. Nikolay F. Chervov
Mr. Dmitriy A. Lisovolik
Mr. Vitaliy I. Kobysh

Members, United States Senate
Senator Strom Thurmond, President Pro Tempore
Senator Alan K. Simpson, Assistant Majority Leader
Senator Alan Cranston, Assistant Minority Leader
Senator Thad Cochran, Secretary of the Republican Conference
Senator Daniel K. Inouye, Secretary of the Democratic Conference
Senator Richard G. Lugar, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations
Senator Sam Nunn, Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Armed Services

Staff, United States Senate:
Mr. Al Lehn, Assistant to Senator Dole

Interpreters:
Mr. Oleg A. Krokhalev, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the U.S.S.R.
Mr. Dimitri Zarechnak, Department of State

(page 3)

MEMORANDUM

(indiscernible handwriting)

MARCH 4, 1985

TO: SENATOR DOLE

FROM: DAVE CORDOVA
AL LEHN AC

RE: YOUR MEETINGS WITH THE SOVIET DELEGATION

The Soviet delegation is headed by Vladimir Shcherbitsky (pronounced shareBEETskee) a full member of the Politburo and, at age 67, chronologically between the "old guard" and the younger generation of the Soviet leadership in the current Politburo lineup. Shcherbitsky is a specialist in defense and party organization. Other members of the group include Valentin Zorin, a prominent journalist and political commentator, and Georgiy Arbatov, one of the USSR's leading experts on the United States.

PRINCIPLE ISSUES

ARMS CONTROL

The Soviets will try to probe for, and play on if they find, any sign that the Congress is not behind the President on arms control. They will be interested in the role and intentions of the Senate Observer Group. Arms control was the primary issue during the House meeting on Monday.

o May be some disagreements on details of defense policy, but we all support the President's efforts to strengthen US national security and to seek verifiable arms control agreements. Cite January 3 Resolution passed unanimously.

o We are prepared for a long and complex negotiations. We will not grow impatient. Will not pressure President to take any risks with our security.

o At the same time, we are optimistic. If both sides show good will, we think progress can be made.

o Senate has a special role in the arms control process. Senate must approve any arms control agreement/treaty.

o Senate Observer Group will follow negotiations closely, to keep Senate informed of developments. Observers will not be negotiators, will not seek to negotiate with your delegates.

(page 2)

PAGE 2
MEETING WITH SOVIET DELEGATION
MARCH 4, 1985

US STRATEGIC SYSTEMS

The Soviets will try to gauge, as they did with the House yesterday, the prospects for Congressional support for the MX and SDI.

o The Senate will vote for continued funding for both the MX and SDI.

o Regard the MX as a necessary counter to continued, rapid deployment of Soviet strategic missiles. We are just trying to redress the imbalance of strategic weapons.

o Aim of SDI is not to take arms race into space but make life more secure on earth.

o SDI is program of research -- not deployment. It does not violate ABM Treaty. The Soviets have engaged in similar research for long time.

VERIFICATION AND TREATY VIOLATIONS

It would be useful to let the Soviets know of the serious concern over the violation issue.

o President will not negotiate, and Senate will not support, a treaty/agreement that is not verifiable.

o Must stress serious concern over obvious Soviet violations of past treaties.

o That record may well complicate negotiations and will also make more difficult Senate support for any new treaty/agreement.

o Hope that you will reconsider efforts that are clearly in violation of existing agreements if you really want new agreements.

HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES

The Council on Soviet Jewry and other human rights organizations have asked that you raise human rights issues with the Soviets. Another issue dealt with during the delegation's meeting with members of the House.

o Human rights remain important element of our foreign policy. Our relations with other states inevitably effected by human rights situation in those countries.

(page 5)

(U.S. Seal)

Luncheon
in honor of
The Supreme Soviet of
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Menu
U. S. Senate Bean Soup
Spinach and Mushroom Salad
Fresh Alaska Salmon
Whole Baby Carrots - Broccoli with Lemon Butter
American Apple Cobbler a la Mode
Coffee, Tea
Semi Chardonnay 1982

Tuesday, March 5, 1985, 1:00 p.m.
U.S. Capitol

(page 6)

(U.S. Seal)

Luncheon
in honor of
The Supreme Soviet of
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Menu
U. S. Senate Bean Soup
Spinach and Mushroom Salad
Fresh Alaska Salmon
Whole Baby Carrots - Broccoli with Lemon Butter
American Apple Cobbler a la Mode
Coffee, Tea
Semi Chardonnay 1982

Tuesday, March 5, 1985, 1:00 p.m.
U.S. Capitol

(page 7)

PAGE 3
SOVIET DELEGATION
MARCH 4, 1985

o Must tell you candidly of great Senate concern about Soviet failure to live up to its commitment under the International Covenants of Human Rights and the Helsinki Final Act.

o Recent rise in violence against "Prisoners of Conscience" and enactment of legislation allowing indefinite extension of prison sentences are to examples of acts which concern us.

o Also distressed by continued imprisonment of 43 members of Helsinki Monitoring Groups.

o Issue of special concern is plight of Soviet Jews. Nearly 400,000 seek to emigrate. We will continue to press this issue.

ECONOMIC ISSUES

Grain is our most important export to the Soviet Union ($2.5 billion out of total exports of $3.3 billion). The new LTA calls for a minimum annual Soviet purchase of 9 million tons of grain, including at least 4 million each of wheat and corn. The Soviets have an enormous need for Western technology but have recently made clear they intend to purchase big-ticket items from Western Europe and Japan, not the US.

o Mutually beneficial economic relations are key part of normalized overall relations.

o Recognize importance of USSR as market for US grain. Hope you will continue to see us as important supplier.

o It is clear that you are taking most non-food products from Western Europe and Japan. Hope you will allow our firms to compete on equal footing and not continue to politicize this trade.

(page 8)

(top left corner)
BOB DOLE
KANSAS

(centered)
United States Senate
OFFICE OF THE MAJORITY LEADER
WASHINGTON, DC 20510

Tuesday, March 5, 1985, 1:00 p.m.
S-128 The Capitol

Host: Senator Robert J. Dole, Majority Leader

Guests from the Supreme Soviet:
Mr. Vladimir V. Shcherbitsky
Mr. Vladimir S. Alkhimov
Mr. Georgi A. Arbatov
Mr. Nikolay N. Blokhin
Mr. Aleksandr A. Zakharenko
Mr. Vladimir V. Karpov
Mr. Sergey V. Korenko
Mr. Boris Y. Paton
Mr. Boris I. Stukalin

Embassy of the U.S.S.R.:
His Excellency Anatoliy F. Dobrynin

Staff of the Supreme Soviet Delegation:
Mr. Vitaliy K. Vrublevsky
Mr. Vitaliy A. Pereloma
Mr. Aleksandr A. Bessmertnykh
Mr. Nikolay F. Chervov
Mr. Dmitriy A. Lisovolik
Mr. Vitaliy I. Kobysh

Members, United States Senate
Senator Strom Thurmond, President Pro Tempore
Senator Alan K. Simpson, Assistant Majority Leader
Senator Alan Cranston, Assistant Minority Leader
Senator Thad Cochran, Secretary of the Republican Conference
Senator Daniel K. Inouye, Secretary of the Democratic Conference
Senator Richard G. Lugar, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations
Senator Sam Nunn, Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Armed Services

Staff, United States Senate:
Mr. Al Lehn, Assistant to Senator Dole

Interpreters:
Mr. Oleg A. Krokhalev, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the U.S.S.R.
Mr. Dimitri Zarechnak, Department of State

(page 9)

(handwritten signature) Jan Novine

(page 1)
United States Senate

MEMORANDUM

Rod/Sheila:

Attached is Dole's stuff from the lunch with the Soviets. He said to drop it off in your office -- he wants it.
If you're interested in a read-out on the lunch, let me know. Not much happened but good salmon.

A1

(page 2)

(top left corner)
BOB DOLE
KANSAS

(centered)
United States Senate
OFFICE OF THE MAJORITY LEADER
WASHINGTON, DC 20510

Tuesday, March 5, 1985, 1:00 p.m.
S-128 The Capitol

Host: Senator Robert J. Dole, Majority Leader

Guests from the Supreme Soviet:
Mr. Vladimir V. Shcherbitsky
Mr. Vladimir S. Alkhimov
Mr. Georgi A. Arbatov
Mr. Nikolay N. Blokhin
Mr. Aleksandr A. Zakharenko
Mr. Vladimir V. Karpov
Mr. Sergey V. Korenko
Mr. Boris Y. Paton
Mr. Boris I. Stukalin

Embassy of the U.S.S.R.:
His Excellency Anatoliy F. Dobrynin

Staff of the Supreme Soviet Delegation:
Mr. Vitaliy K. Vrublevsky
Mr. Vitaliy A. Pereloma
Mr. Aleksandr A. Bessmertnykh
Mr. Nikolay F. Chervov
Mr. Dmitriy A. Lisovolik
Mr. Vitaliy I. Kobysh

Members, United States Senate
Senator Strom Thurmond, President Pro Tempore
Senator Alan K. Simpson, Assistant Majority Leader
Senator Alan Cranston, Assistant Minority Leader
Senator Thad Cochran, Secretary of the Republican Conference
Senator Daniel K. Inouye, Secretary of the Democratic Conference
Senator Richard G. Lugar, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations
Senator Sam Nunn, Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Armed Services

Staff, United States Senate:
Mr. Al Lehn, Assistant to Senator Dole

Interpreters:
Mr. Oleg A. Krokhalev, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the U.S.S.R.
Mr. Dimitri Zarechnak, Department of State

(page 3)

MEMORANDUM

(indiscernible handwriting)

MARCH 4, 1985

TO: SENATOR DOLE

FROM: DAVE CORDOVA
AL LEHN AC

RE: YOUR MEETINGS WITH THE SOVIET DELEGATION

The Soviet delegation is headed by Vladimir Shcherbitsky (pronounced shareBEETskee) a full member of the Politburo and, at age 67, chronologically between the "old guard" and the younger generation of the Soviet leadership in the current Politburo lineup. Shcherbitsky is a specialist in defense and party organization. Other members of the group include Valentin Zorin, a prominent journalist and political commentator, and Georgiy Arbatov, one of the USSR's leading experts on the United States.

PRINCIPLE ISSUES

ARMS CONTROL

The Soviets will try to probe for, and play on if they find, any sign that the Congress is not behind the President on arms control. They will be interested in the role and intentions of the Senate Observer Group. Arms control was the primary issue during the House meeting on Monday.

o May be some disagreements on details of defense policy, but we all support the President's efforts to strengthen US national security and to seek verifiable arms control agreements. Cite January 3 Resolution passed unanimously.

o We are prepared for a long and complex negotiations. We will not grow impatient. Will not pressure President to take any risks with our security.

o At the same time, we are optimistic. If both sides show good will, we think progress can be made.

o Senate has a special role in the arms control process. Senate must approve any arms control agreement/treaty.

o Senate Observer Group will follow negotiations closely, to keep Senate informed of developments. Observers will not be negotiators, will not seek to negotiate with your delegates.

(page 2)

PAGE 2
MEETING WITH SOVIET DELEGATION
MARCH 4, 1985

US STRATEGIC SYSTEMS

The Soviets will try to gauge, as they did with the House yesterday, the prospects for Congressional support for the MX and SDI.

o The Senate will vote for continued funding for both the MX and SDI.

o Regard the MX as a necessary counter to continued, rapid deployment of Soviet strategic missiles. We are just trying to redress the imbalance of strategic weapons.

o Aim of SDI is not to take arms race into space but make life more secure on earth.

o SDI is program of research -- not deployment. It does not violate ABM Treaty. The Soviets have engaged in similar research for long time.

VERIFICATION AND TREATY VIOLATIONS

It would be useful to let the Soviets know of the serious concern over the violation issue.

o President will not negotiate, and Senate will not support, a treaty/agreement that is not verifiable.

o Must stress serious concern over obvious Soviet violations of past treaties.

o That record may well complicate negotiations and will also make more difficult Senate support for any new treaty/agreement.

o Hope that you will reconsider efforts that are clearly in violation of existing agreements if you really want new agreements.

HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES

The Council on Soviet Jewry and other human rights organizations have asked that you raise human rights issues with the Soviets. Another issue dealt with during the delegation's meeting with members of the House.

o Human rights remain important element of our foreign policy. Our relations with other states inevitably effected by human rights situation in those countries.

(page 5)

(U.S. Seal)

Luncheon
in honor of
The Supreme Soviet of
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Menu
U. S. Senate Bean Soup
Spinach and Mushroom Salad
Fresh Alaska Salmon
Whole Baby Carrots - Broccoli with Lemon Butter
American Apple Cobbler a la Mode
Coffee, Tea
Semi Chardonnay 1982

Tuesday, March 5, 1985, 1:00 p.m.
U.S. Capitol

(page 6)

(U.S. Seal)

Luncheon
in honor of
The Supreme Soviet of
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Menu
U. S. Senate Bean Soup
Spinach and Mushroom Salad
Fresh Alaska Salmon
Whole Baby Carrots - Broccoli with Lemon Butter
American Apple Cobbler a la Mode
Coffee, Tea
Semi Chardonnay 1982

Tuesday, March 5, 1985, 1:00 p.m.
U.S. Capitol

(page 7)

PAGE 3
SOVIET DELEGATION
MARCH 4, 1985

o Must tell you candidly of great Senate concern about Soviet failure to live up to its commitment under the International Covenants of Human Rights and the Helsinki Final Act.

o Recent rise in violence against "Prisoners of Conscience" and enactment of legislation allowing indefinite extension of prison sentences are to examples of acts which concern us.

o Also distressed by continued imprisonment of 43 members of Helsinki Monitoring Groups.

o Issue of special concern is plight of Soviet Jews. Nearly 400,000 seek to emigrate. We will continue to press this issue.

ECONOMIC ISSUES

Grain is our most important export to the Soviet Union ($2.5 billion out of total exports of $3.3 billion). The new LTA calls for a minimum annual Soviet purchase of 9 million tons of grain, including at least 4 million each of wheat and corn. The Soviets have an enormous need for Western technology but have recently made clear they intend to purchase big-ticket items from Western Europe and Japan, not the US.

o Mutually beneficial economic relations are key part of normalized overall relations.

o Recognize importance of USSR as market for US grain. Hope you will continue to see us as important supplier.

o It is clear that you are taking most non-food products from Western Europe and Japan. Hope you will allow our firms to compete on equal footing and not continue to politicize this trade.

(page 8)

(top left corner)
BOB DOLE
KANSAS

(centered)
United States Senate
OFFICE OF THE MAJORITY LEADER
WASHINGTON, DC 20510

Tuesday, March 5, 1985, 1:00 p.m.
S-128 The Capitol

Host: Senator Robert J. Dole, Majority Leader

Guests from the Supreme Soviet:
Mr. Vladimir V. Shcherbitsky
Mr. Vladimir S. Alkhimov
Mr. Georgi A. Arbatov
Mr. Nikolay N. Blokhin
Mr. Aleksandr A. Zakharenko
Mr. Vladimir V. Karpov
Mr. Sergey V. Korenko
Mr. Boris Y. Paton
Mr. Boris I. Stukalin

Embassy of the U.S.S.R.:
His Excellency Anatoliy F. Dobrynin

Staff of the Supreme Soviet Delegation:
Mr. Vitaliy K. Vrublevsky
Mr. Vitaliy A. Pereloma
Mr. Aleksandr A. Bessmertnykh
Mr. Nikolay F. Chervov
Mr. Dmitriy A. Lisovolik
Mr. Vitaliy I. Kobysh

Members, United States Senate
Senator Strom Thurmond, President Pro Tempore
Senator Alan K. Simpson, Assistant Majority Leader
Senator Alan Cranston, Assistant Minority Leader
Senator Thad Cochran, Secretary of the Republican Conference
Senator Daniel K. Inouye, Secretary of the Democratic Conference
Senator Richard G. Lugar, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations
Senator Sam Nunn, Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Armed Services

Staff, United States Senate:
Mr. Al Lehn, Assistant to Senator Dole

Interpreters:
Mr. Oleg A. Krokhalev, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the U.S.S.R.
Mr. Dimitri Zarechnak, Department of State

(page 9)

(handwritten signature) Jan Novine

(page 1)
United States Senate

MEMORANDUM

Rod/Sheila:

Attached is Dole's stuff from the lunch with the Soviets. He said to drop it off in your office -- he wants it.
If you're interested in a read-out on the lunch, let me know. Not much happened but good salmon.

A1

(page 2)

(top left corner)
BOB DOLE
KANSAS

(centered)
United States Senate
OFFICE OF THE MAJORITY LEADER
WASHINGTON, DC 20510

Tuesday, March 5, 1985, 1:00 p.m.
S-128 The Capitol

Host: Senator Robert J. Dole, Majority Leader

Guests from the Supreme Soviet:
Mr. Vladimir V. Shcherbitsky
Mr. Vladimir S. Alkhimov
Mr. Georgi A. Arbatov
Mr. Nikolay N. Blokhin
Mr. Aleksandr A. Zakharenko
Mr. Vladimir V. Karpov
Mr. Sergey V. Korenko
Mr. Boris Y. Paton
Mr. Boris I. Stukalin

Embassy of the U.S.S.R.:
His Excellency Anatoliy F. Dobrynin

Staff of the Supreme Soviet Delegation:
Mr. Vitaliy K. Vrublevsky
Mr. Vitaliy A. Pereloma
Mr. Aleksandr A. Bessmertnykh
Mr. Nikolay F. Chervov
Mr. Dmitriy A. Lisovolik
Mr. Vitaliy I. Kobysh

Members, United States Senate
Senator Strom Thurmond, President Pro Tempore
Senator Alan K. Simpson, Assistant Majority Leader
Senator Alan Cranston, Assistant Minority Leader
Senator Thad Cochran, Secretary of the Republican Conference
Senator Daniel K. Inouye, Secretary of the Democratic Conference
Senator Richard G. Lugar, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations
Senator Sam Nunn, Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Armed Services

Staff, United States Senate:
Mr. Al Lehn, Assistant to Senator Dole

Interpreters:
Mr. Oleg A. Krokhalev, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the U.S.S.R.
Mr. Dimitri Zarechnak, Department of State

(page 3)

MEMORANDUM

(indiscernible handwriting)

MARCH 4, 1985

TO: SENATOR DOLE

FROM: DAVE CORDOVA
AL LEHN AC

RE: YOUR MEETINGS WITH THE SOVIET DELEGATION

The Soviet delegation is headed by Vladimir Shcherbitsky (pronounced shareBEETskee) a full member of the Politburo and, at age 67, chronologically between the "old guard" and the younger generation of the Soviet leadership in the current Politburo lineup. Shcherbitsky is a specialist in defense and party organization. Other members of the group include Valentin Zorin, a prominent journalist and political commentator, and Georgiy Arbatov, one of the USSR's leading experts on the United States.

PRINCIPLE ISSUES

ARMS CONTROL

The Soviets will try to probe for, and play on if they find, any sign that the Congress is not behind the President on arms control. They will be interested in the role and intentions of the Senate Observer Group. Arms control was the primary issue during the House meeting on Monday.

o May be some disagreements on details of defense policy, but we all support the President's efforts to strengthen US national security and to seek verifiable arms control agreements. Cite January 3 Resolution passed unanimously.

o We are prepared for a long and complex negotiations. We will not grow impatient. Will not pressure President to take any risks with our security.

o At the same time, we are optimistic. If both sides show good will, we think progress can be made.

o Senate has a special role in the arms control process. Senate must approve any arms control agreement/treaty.

o Senate Observer Group will follow negotiations closely, to keep Senate informed of developments. Observers will not be negotiators, will not seek to negotiate with your delegates.

(page 2)

PAGE 2
MEETING WITH SOVIET DELEGATION
MARCH 4, 1985

US STRATEGIC SYSTEMS

The Soviets will try to gauge, as they did with the House yesterday, the prospects for Congressional support for the MX and SDI.

o The Senate will vote for continued funding for both the MX and SDI.

o Regard the MX as a necessary counter to continued, rapid deployment of Soviet strategic missiles. We are just trying to redress the imbalance of strategic weapons.

o Aim of SDI is not to take arms race into space but make life more secure on earth.

o SDI is program of research -- not deployment. It does not violate ABM Treaty. The Soviets have engaged in similar research for long time.

VERIFICATION AND TREATY VIOLATIONS

It would be useful to let the Soviets know of the serious concern over the violation issue.

o President will not negotiate, and Senate will not support, a treaty/agreement that is not verifiable.

o Must stress serious concern over obvious Soviet violations of past treaties.

o That record may well complicate negotiations and will also make more difficult Senate support for any new treaty/agreement.

o Hope that you will reconsider efforts that are clearly in violation of existing agreements if you really want new agreements.

HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES

The Council on Soviet Jewry and other human rights organizations have asked that you raise human rights issues with the Soviets. Another issue dealt with during the delegation's meeting with members of the House.

o Human rights remain important element of our foreign policy. Our relations with other states inevitably effected by human rights situation in those countries.

(page 5)

(U.S. Seal)

Luncheon
in honor of
The Supreme Soviet of
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Menu
U. S. Senate Bean Soup
Spinach and Mushroom Salad
Fresh Alaska Salmon
Whole Baby Carrots - Broccoli with Lemon Butter
American Apple Cobbler a la Mode
Coffee, Tea
Semi Chardonnay 1982

Tuesday, March 5, 1985, 1:00 p.m.
U.S. Capitol

(page 6)

(U.S. Seal)

Luncheon
in honor of
The Supreme Soviet of
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Menu
U. S. Senate Bean Soup
Spinach and Mushroom Salad
Fresh Alaska Salmon
Whole Baby Carrots - Broccoli with Lemon Butter
American Apple Cobbler a la Mode
Coffee, Tea
Semi Chardonnay 1982

Tuesday, March 5, 1985, 1:00 p.m.
U.S. Capitol

(page 7)

PAGE 3
SOVIET DELEGATION
MARCH 4, 1985

o Must tell you candidly of great Senate concern about Soviet failure to live up to its commitment under the International Covenants of Human Rights and the Helsinki Final Act.

o Recent rise in violence against "Prisoners of Conscience" and enactment of legislation allowing indefinite extension of prison sentences are to examples of acts which concern us.

o Also distressed by continued imprisonment of 43 members of Helsinki Monitoring Groups.

o Issue of special concern is plight of Soviet Jews. Nearly 400,000 seek to emigrate. We will continue to press this issue.

ECONOMIC ISSUES

Grain is our most important export to the Soviet Union ($2.5 billion out of total exports of $3.3 billion). The new LTA calls for a minimum annual Soviet purchase of 9 million tons of grain, including at least 4 million each of wheat and corn. The Soviets have an enormous need for Western technology but have recently made clear they intend to purchase big-ticket items from Western Europe and Japan, not the US.

o Mutually beneficial economic relations are key part of normalized overall relations.

o Recognize importance of USSR as market for US grain. Hope you will continue to see us as important supplier.

o It is clear that you are taking most non-food products from Western Europe and Japan. Hope you will allow our firms to compete on equal footing and not continue to politicize this trade.

(page 8)

(top left corner)
BOB DOLE
KANSAS

(centered)
United States Senate
OFFICE OF THE MAJORITY LEADER
WASHINGTON, DC 20510

Tuesday, March 5, 1985, 1:00 p.m.
S-128 The Capitol

Host: Senator Robert J. Dole, Majority Leader

Guests from the Supreme Soviet:
Mr. Vladimir V. Shcherbitsky
Mr. Vladimir S. Alkhimov
Mr. Georgi A. Arbatov
Mr. Nikolay N. Blokhin
Mr. Aleksandr A. Zakharenko
Mr. Vladimir V. Karpov
Mr. Sergey V. Korenko
Mr. Boris Y. Paton
Mr. Boris I. Stukalin

Embassy of the U.S.S.R.:
His Excellency Anatoliy F. Dobrynin

Staff of the Supreme Soviet Delegation:
Mr. Vitaliy K. Vrublevsky
Mr. Vitaliy A. Pereloma
Mr. Aleksandr A. Bessmertnykh
Mr. Nikolay F. Chervov
Mr. Dmitriy A. Lisovolik
Mr. Vitaliy I. Kobysh

Members, United States Senate
Senator Strom Thurmond, President Pro Tempore
Senator Alan K. Simpson, Assistant Majority Leader
Senator Alan Cranston, Assistant Minority Leader
Senator Thad Cochran, Secretary of the Republican Conference
Senator Daniel K. Inouye, Secretary of the Democratic Conference
Senator Richard G. Lugar, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations
Senator Sam Nunn, Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Armed Services

Staff, United States Senate:
Mr. Al Lehn, Assistant to Senator Dole

Interpreters:
Mr. Oleg A. Krokhalev, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the U.S.S.R.
Mr. Dimitri Zarechnak, Department of State

(page 9)

(handwritten signature) Jan Novine