Foreign Relations of the United States, 1981–1988, Volume XI, START I

Chapter 2, January 1985–October 1986

133. Telegram From the Delegation to the Nuclear and Space Talks in Geneva to the Department of State

Geneva, June 6, 1986, 0932Z

Source: Department of State, Central Foreign Policy File, D860446-0623. Secret; Immediate; Nodis.

134. Electronic Message From Robert Linhard of the National Security Council Staff to Steven Steiner, Ronald Sable, Rodney McDaniel, and Robert Pearson of the National Security Council Staff

Washington, June 11, 1986, 8:59 a.m.

Source: National Archives, PROFS system, Reagan Administration. Secret. Copied to Mahley, Brooks, and Kraemer.

135. Electronic Message From Peter Rodman of the National Security Council Staff to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Poindexter)

Washington, June 13, 1986, 6:02 p.m.

Source: National Archives, PROFS system, Reagan Administration. No classification marking. Copied to McDaniel.

136. Telegram From the Department of State to Secretary of State Shultz’s Delegation

Washington, June 24, 1986, 2346Z

Source: Department of State, Central Foreign Policy File, N860006-0461. Secret; Immediate; Nodis. Sent Immediate for information to Moscow. Drafted by Evans; cleared in S/S and S/S-O; approved by Parris. On June 24, Shultz was traveling from Bandar Seri Begawan to Manila to attend an ASEAN Post-Ministerial Meeting.

137. Electronic Message From Robert Linhard of the National Security Council Staff to Rodney McDaniel and Robert Pearson of the National Security Council Staff

Washington, June 26, 1986, 9:15 p.m.

Source: National Archives, PROFS system, Reagan Administration. Secret. Copied to Gantt, Thompson, and Kraemer.

138. Letter From President Reagan to Soviet General Secretary Gorbachev

Washington, July 25, 1986

Source: Reagan Library, Executive Secretariat, Head of State File, USSR: General Secretary Gorbachev 8690529. No classification marking.

139. Memorandum of Conversation

Washington, July 25, 1986, 3:40 p.m.

Source: Department of State, Lot 90D397, Ambassador Nitze’s Personal Files 1953, 1972–1989, Box 4, 1986 July–Aug. Secret; Sensitive. The meeting took place in the EUR Conference Room at the Department of State. Brackets are in the original.

140. Memorandum of Conversation

Washington, July 26, 1986, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Source: Department of State, Lot 90D397, Ambassador Nitze’s Personal Files 1953, 1972–1989, Box 4, 1986 July–Aug. Secret; Sensitive.

141. Electronic Message From Robert Linhard of the National Security Council Staff to Rodney McDaniel and Robert Pearson of the National Security Council Staff

Washington, August 5, 1986, 8:03 p.m.

Source: National Archives, PROFS system, Reagan Administration. No classification marking.

142. Memorandum of Conversation

Moscow, August 11, 1986, 10:15 a.m.–1:05 p.m.

Source: Reagan Library, Linhard Files, 7 DWARVES MEETING, MOSCOW, 11–12 AUG 1986. Secret. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Guest House, Meshcherino. Drafted by Smith; approved by Nitze.

143. Memorandum of Conversation

Moscow, August 11, 1986, 2:15–6:05 p.m.

144. Memorandum of Conversation

Moscow, August 12, 1986, 10:15 a.m.–1:05 p.m.

145. Memorandum From the Special Advisor to the President and Secretary of State on Arms Control Matters (Nitze) to Secretary of State Shultz

Washington, August 13, 1986

Source: Department of State, Lot 90D397, Ambassador Nitze’s Personal Files 1953, 1972–1989, Box 4, 1986 July–Aug. Secret.

146. Memorandum for the Record

Washington, August 14, 1986

Source: Department of State, Lot 90D397, Ambassador Nitze’s Personal Files 1953, 1972–1989, Box 4, 1986 July–Aug. Secret. Drafted by Rowny. Rowny sent the memorandum to Nitze under cover of an August 14 handwritten note: “Paul, Here’s a copy of my MFR. After you’ve had a chance to read it I’d like to talk to you. Ed.” (Ibid.)

147. Memorandum From the Chief Negotiator for the Defense and Space Talks (Cooper) to the Head of Delegation to the Nuclear and Space Talks (Kampelman)

Washington, August 14, 1986

Source: Reagan Library, Linhard Files, PREPARATION FOR 7 DWARVES—II, AUGUST/SEPT 1986. Secret. Cooper sent the memorandum to Linhard under cover of an August 15 handwritten note: “Bob—As you can see from the attached memo, I was not very impressed by the performance of the Seven Dwarfs—Even Richard is reported to have signaled acceptance of the Soviet framework. When last we met, I said I was not too concerned about ‘transition’ for Geneva next round. That has changed. Richard’s conversations have moved the ‘transition’ ball considerably and Detinov will likely probe further on the new items introduced by Richard. Given OSD’s leadership in moving ahead in this area—where they have previously resisted all efforts of enlightenment—perhaps you can prevail upon them to be a bit more forthcoming in the interagency activity so that the US Government can benefit from the wisdom accumulated behind their closed doors. Who knows, even the Seven Dwarfs might find it helpful to have a US Government position to back them up—Or, on the other hand, maybe you prefer ‘winging it.’ Hank” (Ibid.)

148. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Poindexter) to President Reagan

Washington, August 15, 1986

Source: National Security Council, National Security Council Institutional Files, Box SR 093, NSDD 232. Secret. Sent for action. Prepared by Brooks and Linhard. Copied to Bush and Regan. Reagan wrote his initials in the upper right-hand corner.

149. National Security Decision Directive 232

Washington, August 16, 1986

Source: Reagan Library, Executive Secretariat, NSC: National Security Decision Directives (NSDD): Records, NSDD 232. Secret. Poindexter distributed the decision directive to Bush, Shultz, Weinberger, Herrington, Casey, Vessey, and Adelman, under cover of an August 16 memorandum: “The President has approved the attached National Security Decision Directive providing guidance for the development of detailed instructions for the next round of negotiations in the Nuclear and Space Talks. Due to the sensitivity of this subject, this NSDD should be restricted to those who must have access in order to complete preparations for the upcoming negotiations.” (National Security Council, Box SR 093, NSDD 232)