- Date:
- 9 January 2009
- Author(s):
- Judy Ansley (Deputy National Security Advisor), Damon Wilson (European Affairs Directorate), Adam Sterling (European Affairs Directorate)
- Classification Level:
- Secret with Top Secret Attachment
- Citation:
- National Security Council. Executive Office of the President. Europe Whole, Free and at Peace. Judy Ansley, Adam Sterling, and Damon Wilson. Transition 30232.
- Related Links:
- Europe
Europe Whole, Free and At Peace
Transition Memo
Transition 30232 – Europe Whole, Free and at Peace
Memo attachments
| Item | Details |
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Chronology on Europe Whole, Free and at Peace |
CLASSIFIED |
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Joint Press Conference with President Bush and President Aznar (June 12, 2001) |
Date: 12 June 2001 Author(s): George W. Bush, Jose Maria Aznar (President of Spain) Description: Presidents Bush and Aznar discuss results of meeting, celebrating long-standing ties and common stance on open markets and the War on Terror. The two leaders take a lengthy Q&A after their statements, with questions covering the U.S.’s withdrawal from the Kyoto Protocols, missile defense, Ibero-American issues, War on Terror cooperation, and NATO expansion. |
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Remarks by the President in Address to Faculty and Students of Warsaw University (June 15, 2001) |
Date: 15 June 2001 Author(s): George W. Bush (speech) Description: Bush celebrates Polish history as example of liberty and stresses need for NATO expansion and ditching Cold War concepts of Europe. Bush calls for Russia, the Balkans, and Ukraine to be included in Europe. Bush states that NATO’s roles have evolved with the end of the Cold War. Bush highlights the importance of the transatlantic alliance between the U.S. and all of Europe, including Poland. |
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President Bush Welcomes Romania to NATO (November 23, 2002) |
Date: 23 November 2002 Author(s): George W. Bush (speech) Description: Bush celebrates Romania’s struggle against communism for freedom, stating that NATO membership recognizes the virtues of this choice. Bush reaffirms promises of NATO alliance. Bush highlights that the world is not free of enemies of freedom, specifically in Iraq. Bush states that Russia has nothing to fear from an expanding NATO. |
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Memorandum of Conversation between the President and President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia (February 25, 2004) |
CLASSIFIED |
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Letter to President Kuchma of Ukraine (March 24, 2004) |
Date: 24 March 2004 Author(s): George W. Bush (letter) Description: Bush applauds Kuchma’s presidential accomplishments and states that Kuchma must ensure a legitimate transfer of power in the October 2004 elections. Bush further states that doing so will likely assist Ukraine in securing NATO membership. Bush warns that an illegitimate election will damage Ukraine’s relations with America and the Euro-Atlantic community. |
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Memorandum to the President on Enlisting European Support to Help Meet 21st Century Challenges (November 3, 2004) |
CLASSIFIED |
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Press Statements on Ukraine's Elections (November 2004) |
Date: 18 November, 2004 (Statement on Upcoming Ukrainian Elections); 23 November, 2004 (Statement on Ukrainian Elections) Author(s): The White House, Office of the Press Secretary Description: First statement states that America desires free and fair elections in Ukraine, declares funding to promote a free and fair campaign, and says that the legitimacy of the election will, for better or for worse, strongly influence U.S.-Ukrainian relations. Second statement says that the U.S. is deeply concerned with reports of fraud, urges a conduct review, and implores the Ukrainian government not to employ violence. |
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Scope Memorandum to the President on Trip to Belgium, Germany, and the Slovak Republic (February 20-24, 2005) |
Date: 17 February 2005 Author(s): Stephen J. Hadley (National Security Advisor) Description: National Security Advisor Hadley overviews the opportunities that President Bush's trip to Belgium, Germany, and Slovakia presents for trans-Atlantic relations. He suggests that these meetings could unite the community behind promoting freedom and democracy, supporting the elected Iraqi Transitional Government and an Israeli-Palestinian settlement, renewing U.S.-German ties, demonstrating commitment to freedom and prosperity in Central and Eastern Europe, and continuing efforts towards strategic partnership with Russia. Hadley then reviews the itinerary for the trip. |
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Briefing Memorandum to the President for His Greeting with the Champions of Freedom and His Remarks to Citizens of Slovakia (February 24, 2005) |
Date: 24 February 2005 Author(s): The White House, Office of the Press Secretary (briefing memorandum); George W. Bush (speech) Description: The briefing memorandum explains that purpose of Bush’s speech is to advance the Freedom Agenda, as introduced in Bush’s second Inaugural Address, and to put a human face to freedom through meeting with historical and current dissidents after his speech. This memorandum names and provides brief biographies for each dissident. Document also includes Bush’s speech, which highlights Slovaks’ successes in freedom’s advancement and freedom’s spread around the globe. |
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Memorandum of Conversation, Joint Statement, and Remarks from the Meeting between the President and President Yushchenko of Ukraine (April 4, 2005) |
CLASSIFIED |
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President Addresses and Thanks Citizens in Tbilisi, Georgia (May 10, 2005) |
Date: 10 May 2005 Author(s): George W. Bush (speech) Description: Bush celebrates Georgia’s declaring independence from the Soviet Union and its subsequent democratic revolution in the 2003 Rose Revolution. Bush thanks Georgia for supporting freedom in Iraq and highlights Georgia’s role as an inspiration for the Orange, Cedar, and Tulip Revolutions. |
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Discussion Papers and Summary of Conclusions from the NSC Deputies Committee Meeting on Belarus (October 4, 2005) |
CLASSIFIED |
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Summary of Conclusions, Discussion Papers, and Follow-Up Papers from the NSC Principals Committee Meeting on Ukraine (March 10, 2006) |
CLASSIFIED |
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President Bush Discusses NATO Alliance During Visit to Latvia (November 28, 2006) |
Date: 28 November 2006 Author(s): George W. Bush (speech) Description: Bush celebrates the Baltics’ change from Soviet-occupied states to NATO members and highlights NATO’s support of freedom in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere. Bush declares the importance of NATO cooperation and long-range, rapid deployment initiatives. Bush states that NATO’s role in the present day is spreading democracy as a counter to tyranny. |
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Memoranda of Conversation from Restricted and Expanded Meetings with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey (Novermber 5, 2007) |
CLASSIFIED |
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Bucharest Summit Declaration (April 2, 2008) |
Date: 3 April 2008 Author(s): Heads of State and Government participating in 2008 NATO Bucharest Summit Description: NATO governments’ statement made at 2008 Bucharest Summit, welcoming Croatia and Albania to begin accession talks. Statement also promises Georgia and Ukraine future NATO membership, but not current Membership Action Plan. NATO allies agreed upon a long-term strategic vision for Afghanistan but did not mandate additional commitment of combat troops, and allies made progress on missile defense. |
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Discussion Papers from the NSC Principals Committee Meeting on Turkey (May 8, 2008) |
CLASSIFIED |
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Presidential Statements on the Georgia Crisis (August 2008) |
Date: 9 August 2008 through 3 September 2008 Author(s): George W. Bush (statements) Description: Bush condemns Russia’s invasion of and handling of the peace process in Georgia. Bush highlights the dangers of Russia’s threatening of Tbilisi, implores Russia to allow humanitarian aid, justifies supporting Georgia as supporting democracy, and denounces Russia’s recognizing South Ossetia and Abkhazia. |