Briefing by Secretary Schultz Regarding Jordan Arms Sales, October 18, 1985

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Briefing by Secretary Schultz Regarding Jordan Arms Sales, October 18, 1985

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1985-10-18

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Dole, Robert J., 1923-2021

Shultz, George P., 1920-2021

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

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1985 3:00 p.m.
Jordan Arm Sales

(checked) Senator Dole (checked)
(checked) Senator Lugar (checked)
(checked) Senator Simpson (checked)
(checked) Senator Warner (checked)
(checked) Senator McClure (checked)
Senator Wallop
(checked) Senator Chafee (checked)
(checked) Secretary Shultz
(checked) Will Ball
Don Forte - White House
(checked) Pam Turner
(checked) Sheila Burke

NO
(checked) Senator Stevens
Senator Goldwater
Senator Rudman


(page 2)
BOB DOLE
KANSAS

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

October 17, 1985

MEMORANDUM
TO: SENATOR DOLE
FROM: SHEILA BURKE (initialed)
SUBJECT: MEETING WITH SECRETARY SHULTZ

3.00

State and White House staff put together the following list of potential invitees:
OK Senator Dole
OK - Senator Lugar - 44814
OK - Senator Simpson 43424
OK - Senator Warner 42023
NO - Senator Goldwater 42235 - ellen
NO (crossed out) wcb (end cross out) - Senator Stevens 43004
OK - Senator McClure 42752
OK - Senator Wallop 46441
OK - Senator Chafee 46174
NO - Senator Rudman 43324
= 7

I have also asked Will Ball to put together a list for us which indicates which Senators have been contacted and briefed by State on the arms sale.
Proceed with invitations to meeting?
(checked) YES
NO

Mcfarland - no
Jeff Bergner
Secretary Shultz
Will Ball
Don Forte - Deputy to Mcfarland
Pam Turner


(page 3)
MEMORANDUM

October 18, 1985

To: SENATOR DOLE
From: AL LEHN
Subject: PROCEDURES FOR ARMS SALE TO JORDAN

PROCEDURES RELATING TO ALL SALES IN EXCESS OF $14 MILLION (INCLUDING JORDAN) under Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act:
1. "Informal" notification by the President of his intent to issue a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA).
2. 20 day period for Executive-Congressional consultations on the contemplated sale.
For the Jordan package, the "informal" notification came up on September 27 and the 20 day period expired yesterday.
3. "Formal" notification, usually done the day after the 20 day period expires.
SFRC has been told that the White House currently plans formal notification of the Jordan package Monday.
4. 30 day period during which Congress can kill the sale by passing a Concurrent Resolution of Disapproval.
Many believe that the Supreme Court decision on the "legislative veto" makes this whole procedure unconstitutional. Kennedy, Heinz, et al, are trying to get around this potential problem by circulating a Joint Resolution of Disapproval, separate from the 36(b) provisions. They claim to have "almost 50" cosponsors.


(page 4)
-2-

PROCEDURES RELATING ONLY TO JORDAN under the FY85 Supplemental and the FY86 Foreign Aid bill.
1. President must certify that Jordan has publicly and privately stated recognition of Israel and its right to exist and taken steps to begin direct negotiations with Israel.
The President has not yet sent certification. Hussein's actions and statements would seem to be sufficient to justify a Presidential certification.


(page 5)
THE SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON
June 20, 1985

Dear Senator Kasten:
I wish to thank you for agreeing to the relaxation of the Subcommittee's customary procedure and for giving extraordinary consideration to the Administration's request for assistance to Jordan.
As you know, the Administration is requesting a total of $250 million in economic assistance to Jordan as a result of our favorable assessment of King Hussein's contribution to the ongoing peace process in the Middle East. The recent visit between King Hussein and President Reagan resulted in an understanding of both Jordan's need for urgent assistance and U.S. interests in fostering stability and renewed economic growth in Jordan.
The Administration agrees the issue of security assistance is of great significance and must be very carefully considered in order to avoid any setbacks. Accordingly, I wish to assure you that prior to the submission of any request relating to the provision of arms to Jordan, the Administration will engage in broadbased and constructive consultations with the Senate, seeking the development of a true consensus that such transfers are appropriate.
I hope that this expression of the Administration's position with respect to future arms transfers to Jordan clarifies this issue for you and your colleagues. I look to early and favorable action on the Administrations's request for economic assistance.
With warm personal regards.

Sincerely yours, (signature) George P. Shultz

The Honorable Bob Kasten
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510


(page 6)
News from Senator
BOB DOLE
(R - Kansas)
SH 141 Hart Building, Washington, D.C. 20510
(image: portrait of Bob Dole)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1985
CONTACT: WALT RIKER, DALE TATE 202/224-3135

DOLE URGES CONGRESS TO RESERVE JUDGEMENT ON JORDANIAN ARMS SALE

WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole (R-KS.) today urged his colleagues to "reserve judgement" on the administration's request for the sale of sophisticated weapons to Jordan, "until we have a clearer picture of the true prospects for direct Jordanian negotiations."
Dole said that Jordan has some very legitimate military needs. "Syria, which poses a potential threat to Jordan, has been well armed and massively supplied by the Soviets. King Hussein has assumed high risk by offering to deal with the Israelis."
"King Hussein's commitment to enter in negotiations with Israel under certain conditions on questions such as the future of the Israeli-occupied West Bank is an encouraging step forward," Dole added. "But there are still major, unanswered questions whether meaningful peace talks can begin. One key question is who will represent the Palestinians, and we and the Israelis have the right to examine that matter very carefully. Another hurdle is King Hussein's prescription for an international structure to the negotiations, which would seem to include a role for the Soviets, something we and the Israelis oppose."
"The President is correct that, 'We must be prepared to support those who take risks for peace.' That is why the Congress has approved large sums of economic assistance for Jordan. And we hope that King Hussein's visit to Washington will provide some of the answers we seek on the status of the peace process."

-- 30 --

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1985 3:00 p.m.
Jordan Arm Sales

(checked) Senator Dole (checked)
(checked) Senator Lugar (checked)
(checked) Senator Simpson (checked)
(checked) Senator Warner (checked)
(checked) Senator McClure (checked)
Senator Wallop
(checked) Senator Chafee (checked)
(checked) Secretary Shultz
(checked) Will Ball
Don Forte - White House
(checked) Pam Turner
(checked) Sheila Burke

NO
(checked) Senator Stevens
Senator Goldwater
Senator Rudman


(page 2)
BOB DOLE
KANSAS

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

October 17, 1985

MEMORANDUM
TO: SENATOR DOLE
FROM: SHEILA BURKE (initialed)
SUBJECT: MEETING WITH SECRETARY SHULTZ

3.00

State and White House staff put together the following list of potential invitees:
OK Senator Dole
OK - Senator Lugar - 44814
OK - Senator Simpson 43424
OK - Senator Warner 42023
NO - Senator Goldwater 42235 - ellen
NO (crossed out) wcb (end cross out) - Senator Stevens 43004
OK - Senator McClure 42752
OK - Senator Wallop 46441
OK - Senator Chafee 46174
NO - Senator Rudman 43324
= 7

I have also asked Will Ball to put together a list for us which indicates which Senators have been contacted and briefed by State on the arms sale.
Proceed with invitations to meeting?
(checked) YES
NO

Mcfarland - no
Jeff Bergner
Secretary Shultz
Will Ball
Don Forte - Deputy to Mcfarland
Pam Turner


(page 3)
MEMORANDUM

October 18, 1985

To: SENATOR DOLE
From: AL LEHN
Subject: PROCEDURES FOR ARMS SALE TO JORDAN

PROCEDURES RELATING TO ALL SALES IN EXCESS OF $14 MILLION (INCLUDING JORDAN) under Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act:
1. "Informal" notification by the President of his intent to issue a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA).
2. 20 day period for Executive-Congressional consultations on the contemplated sale.
For the Jordan package, the "informal" notification came up on September 27 and the 20 day period expired yesterday.
3. "Formal" notification, usually done the day after the 20 day period expires.
SFRC has been told that the White House currently plans formal notification of the Jordan package Monday.
4. 30 day period during which Congress can kill the sale by passing a Concurrent Resolution of Disapproval.
Many believe that the Supreme Court decision on the "legislative veto" makes this whole procedure unconstitutional. Kennedy, Heinz, et al, are trying to get around this potential problem by circulating a Joint Resolution of Disapproval, separate from the 36(b) provisions. They claim to have "almost 50" cosponsors.


(page 4)
-2-

PROCEDURES RELATING ONLY TO JORDAN under the FY85 Supplemental and the FY86 Foreign Aid bill.
1. President must certify that Jordan has publicly and privately stated recognition of Israel and its right to exist and taken steps to begin direct negotiations with Israel.
The President has not yet sent certification. Hussein's actions and statements would seem to be sufficient to justify a Presidential certification.


(page 5)
THE SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON
June 20, 1985

Dear Senator Kasten:
I wish to thank you for agreeing to the relaxation of the Subcommittee's customary procedure and for giving extraordinary consideration to the Administration's request for assistance to Jordan.
As you know, the Administration is requesting a total of $250 million in economic assistance to Jordan as a result of our favorable assessment of King Hussein's contribution to the ongoing peace process in the Middle East. The recent visit between King Hussein and President Reagan resulted in an understanding of both Jordan's need for urgent assistance and U.S. interests in fostering stability and renewed economic growth in Jordan.
The Administration agrees the issue of security assistance is of great significance and must be very carefully considered in order to avoid any setbacks. Accordingly, I wish to assure you that prior to the submission of any request relating to the provision of arms to Jordan, the Administration will engage in broadbased and constructive consultations with the Senate, seeking the development of a true consensus that such transfers are appropriate.
I hope that this expression of the Administration's position with respect to future arms transfers to Jordan clarifies this issue for you and your colleagues. I look to early and favorable action on the Administrations's request for economic assistance.
With warm personal regards.

Sincerely yours, (signature) George P. Shultz

The Honorable Bob Kasten
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510


(page 6)
News from Senator
BOB DOLE
(R - Kansas)
SH 141 Hart Building, Washington, D.C. 20510
(image: portrait of Bob Dole)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1985
CONTACT: WALT RIKER, DALE TATE 202/224-3135

DOLE URGES CONGRESS TO RESERVE JUDGEMENT ON JORDANIAN ARMS SALE

WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole (R-KS.) today urged his colleagues to "reserve judgement" on the administration's request for the sale of sophisticated weapons to Jordan, "until we have a clearer picture of the true prospects for direct Jordanian negotiations."
Dole said that Jordan has some very legitimate military needs. "Syria, which poses a potential threat to Jordan, has been well armed and massively supplied by the Soviets. King Hussein has assumed high risk by offering to deal with the Israelis."
"King Hussein's commitment to enter in negotiations with Israel under certain conditions on questions such as the future of the Israeli-occupied West Bank is an encouraging step forward," Dole added. "But there are still major, unanswered questions whether meaningful peace talks can begin. One key question is who will represent the Palestinians, and we and the Israelis have the right to examine that matter very carefully. Another hurdle is King Hussein's prescription for an international structure to the negotiations, which would seem to include a role for the Soviets, something we and the Israelis oppose."
"The President is correct that, 'We must be prepared to support those who take risks for peace.' That is why the Congress has approved large sums of economic assistance for Jordan. And we hope that King Hussein's visit to Washington will provide some of the answers we seek on the status of the peace process."

-- 30 --

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1985 3:00 p.m.
Jordan Arm Sales

(checked) Senator Dole (checked)
(checked) Senator Lugar (checked)
(checked) Senator Simpson (checked)
(checked) Senator Warner (checked)
(checked) Senator McClure (checked)
Senator Wallop
(checked) Senator Chafee (checked)
(checked) Secretary Shultz
(checked) Will Ball
Don Forte - White House
(checked) Pam Turner
(checked) Sheila Burke

NO
(checked) Senator Stevens
Senator Goldwater
Senator Rudman


(page 2)
BOB DOLE
KANSAS

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

October 17, 1985

MEMORANDUM
TO: SENATOR DOLE
FROM: SHEILA BURKE (initialed)
SUBJECT: MEETING WITH SECRETARY SHULTZ

3.00

State and White House staff put together the following list of potential invitees:
OK Senator Dole
OK - Senator Lugar - 44814
OK - Senator Simpson 43424
OK - Senator Warner 42023
NO - Senator Goldwater 42235 - ellen
NO (crossed out) wcb (end cross out) - Senator Stevens 43004
OK - Senator McClure 42752
OK - Senator Wallop 46441
OK - Senator Chafee 46174
NO - Senator Rudman 43324
= 7

I have also asked Will Ball to put together a list for us which indicates which Senators have been contacted and briefed by State on the arms sale.
Proceed with invitations to meeting?
(checked) YES
NO

Mcfarland - no
Jeff Bergner
Secretary Shultz
Will Ball
Don Forte - Deputy to Mcfarland
Pam Turner


(page 3)
MEMORANDUM

October 18, 1985

To: SENATOR DOLE
From: AL LEHN
Subject: PROCEDURES FOR ARMS SALE TO JORDAN

PROCEDURES RELATING TO ALL SALES IN EXCESS OF $14 MILLION (INCLUDING JORDAN) under Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act:
1. "Informal" notification by the President of his intent to issue a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA).
2. 20 day period for Executive-Congressional consultations on the contemplated sale.
For the Jordan package, the "informal" notification came up on September 27 and the 20 day period expired yesterday.
3. "Formal" notification, usually done the day after the 20 day period expires.
SFRC has been told that the White House currently plans formal notification of the Jordan package Monday.
4. 30 day period during which Congress can kill the sale by passing a Concurrent Resolution of Disapproval.
Many believe that the Supreme Court decision on the "legislative veto" makes this whole procedure unconstitutional. Kennedy, Heinz, et al, are trying to get around this potential problem by circulating a Joint Resolution of Disapproval, separate from the 36(b) provisions. They claim to have "almost 50" cosponsors.


(page 4)
-2-

PROCEDURES RELATING ONLY TO JORDAN under the FY85 Supplemental and the FY86 Foreign Aid bill.
1. President must certify that Jordan has publicly and privately stated recognition of Israel and its right to exist and taken steps to begin direct negotiations with Israel.
The President has not yet sent certification. Hussein's actions and statements would seem to be sufficient to justify a Presidential certification.


(page 5)
THE SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON
June 20, 1985

Dear Senator Kasten:
I wish to thank you for agreeing to the relaxation of the Subcommittee's customary procedure and for giving extraordinary consideration to the Administration's request for assistance to Jordan.
As you know, the Administration is requesting a total of $250 million in economic assistance to Jordan as a result of our favorable assessment of King Hussein's contribution to the ongoing peace process in the Middle East. The recent visit between King Hussein and President Reagan resulted in an understanding of both Jordan's need for urgent assistance and U.S. interests in fostering stability and renewed economic growth in Jordan.
The Administration agrees the issue of security assistance is of great significance and must be very carefully considered in order to avoid any setbacks. Accordingly, I wish to assure you that prior to the submission of any request relating to the provision of arms to Jordan, the Administration will engage in broadbased and constructive consultations with the Senate, seeking the development of a true consensus that such transfers are appropriate.
I hope that this expression of the Administration's position with respect to future arms transfers to Jordan clarifies this issue for you and your colleagues. I look to early and favorable action on the Administrations's request for economic assistance.
With warm personal regards.

Sincerely yours, (signature) George P. Shultz

The Honorable Bob Kasten
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510


(page 6)
News from Senator
BOB DOLE
(R - Kansas)
SH 141 Hart Building, Washington, D.C. 20510
(image: portrait of Bob Dole)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1985
CONTACT: WALT RIKER, DALE TATE 202/224-3135

DOLE URGES CONGRESS TO RESERVE JUDGEMENT ON JORDANIAN ARMS SALE

WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole (R-KS.) today urged his colleagues to "reserve judgement" on the administration's request for the sale of sophisticated weapons to Jordan, "until we have a clearer picture of the true prospects for direct Jordanian negotiations."
Dole said that Jordan has some very legitimate military needs. "Syria, which poses a potential threat to Jordan, has been well armed and massively supplied by the Soviets. King Hussein has assumed high risk by offering to deal with the Israelis."
"King Hussein's commitment to enter in negotiations with Israel under certain conditions on questions such as the future of the Israeli-occupied West Bank is an encouraging step forward," Dole added. "But there are still major, unanswered questions whether meaningful peace talks can begin. One key question is who will represent the Palestinians, and we and the Israelis have the right to examine that matter very carefully. Another hurdle is King Hussein's prescription for an international structure to the negotiations, which would seem to include a role for the Soviets, something we and the Israelis oppose."
"The President is correct that, 'We must be prepared to support those who take risks for peace.' That is why the Congress has approved large sums of economic assistance for Jordan. And we hope that King Hussein's visit to Washington will provide some of the answers we seek on the status of the peace process."

-- 30 --