SPEAKING INVITATION

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• Publication Date: November 16, 1988
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RE: Speaking Invitation
The Jefferson Educational Foundation
Washington, DC
5 December 1988
OCA 3806-88
The Chairman of the Jefferson Educational Foundation (JEF), David H.
Barron, has invited you to speak at a conference entitled, "The
Interdependence of United States and Western European Foreign Policy" to
be held 5-7 December in Washington. You are asked to address a meeting on
5 December on the suggested topic: "Obstacles to Western Security Interests
and the Need for Unified Policy Initiatives." The audience will include
thirty political youth leaders from thirteen Western European countries. The
conference will be partially funded by the United States Information Agency.
The Foundation, a conservative organization that was founded in 1979,
recruits and trains young conservative political and diplomatic leaders
through educational projects, scholarships, and leadership conferences. The
JEF also sponsors domestic and foreign policy conferences, lectures, and tours.
Because this is a highly political organization, I do not believe it is an
appropriate group for the Agency to address. In addition, you already have a
speaking engagement at the National War College for 5 December. I recommend
that you decline this invitation. If you agree, a letter of regret is
attached for your signature.
CON CI
DireciMr of Congressional Affairs
Bill Baker
1 7 NOV 1988
Date
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Mr. David H. Barron
Chairman
The Jefferson Educational Foundation
7414 Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044
Dear Mr. Barron:
Thank you for your invitation to speak to The Jefferson Educational
Foundation's conference in December. Unfortunately, my schedule is booked
for that period and I must decline. However, I wish you and the members
of your group a successful conference.
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Deputy Di ctor of Ce al Intelligence
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THE JEFFERSON EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
November 3, 1988
FOUNDERS NATIONAL
ADVISORY BOARD
David H. Barron
Chairman
Congressman Philip Crane
United States Congress
Co-Chairman
Congressman Jack Kemp
United States Congress
Co-Chairman
Honorable William E. Simon
Former Secretary of Treasury
Co-Chairman
UNITED STATES SENATE
Senator Alfonse D'Amato
Senator David Durenberger
Senator Jake Gam
Senator Charles E. Grassley
Senator Strom Thurmond
UNITED STATES HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVES
Congressman Herbert Bateman
Congressman Jim Courter
Congressman Larry Craig
Congressman Duncan Hunter
Congressman Robert Lagomarsino
Congressman Trent Lott
Congressman Bob McEwen
Congressman Gerald Solomon
Congressman Floyd Spence
Governor Carroll Campbell
Governor of South Carolina
Honorable James Abdnor
Gayle 0. Averyt
Carlos Benitez
Morton Blackwell
Laura UtkrBlum
J. Larry Cantrell
Honorable Jeremiah Denton
Richard B. Dingman
Honorable Pierre S. du Pont
Anthony S. Faillace, Jr.
Aline N. Franzen
Honorable Barry Goldwater
L. Guy Hagerty
Baron Wulf Gordian Hauser
Honorable Paula Hawkins
Katherine M. Holding
John T. Jaeger, Jr.
Honorable John LeBoutillier
Dr. John Lenczowski
Lyn P. Meyerhoff
Christopher J. Middleton
Lyn Nofziger
Maj. Gen. George Olmsted
George O'Neill, Jr.
Maj. Gen. George S. Patton
Carlos Perez
Linda Wilson Reed
I.S.K. Reeves, V
Robert R. Reilly
Jhoon Rhee
Timothy R. Rupli
Henrietta B. Scott
Maj. Gen. John K. Singlaub
Lt. Can. Gordon Sumner, Jr.
Mr. Robert Gaits
Deputy Director
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C. 20505
Dear Mr. Gaits,
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The Jefferson Educational Foundation would
be honored if you would participate in our
conference "The Interdependence of United States
and Western European Foreign Policy." The
conference, which is partially funded by the United
States Information Agency, will be held from Monday
the 5th of December to Wednesday the 7th.
The audience of the conference will be
composed of thirty political youth leaders from
thirteen nations of Western Europe. We know that
your views and insights would be an excellent
contribution to the discussion of "Obstacles to
Western Security and the need for Unified Policy
Iniatives."
Jefferson is excited to host this conference
which will serve to strengthen relations between
the United States and our Western European allies.
We would be honored if you would participate as a
speaker in this important event.
Enclosed for your review is an outline of
the schedule. Our Director of Programs, Robert
Gordon, and I are at your disposal to discuss the
conference in detail or assist you in any way.
Thank you very much for your consideration.
With best regards, I remain,
DHB/dtc
7414 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN STATION
erely,
avid H. Barron
Chairman
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20044 [phone]
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EUROPEAN YOUTH CONFERENCE AND EXCHANGE
Outline
Monday, December 5th
10 - 11am Orientation
12:15pm
Lunch
Welcome Address:
"Western Goals as an Outgrowth of our Shared
Political Values."
2:30pm Afternoon Session:
Discussion of "Western Goals and Areas of
Mutual Interest."
3:00pm Coffee Break
4:00pm Discussion of "Current Western Strategic
Concerns."
6:00pm Cocktails
6:30pm Dinner
Address:
"Obstacles to Western Security Interests and
the Need for Unified Policy Initiatives."
Tuesday, December 6th
9:00am Morning Session:
Discussion #1 - "The Dynamic Role of the
Pacific Basin with Respect to Western
National Interests."
10:30am Coffee Break
11:00am Panel Discussion #2 - "The Geopolitical
Significance of the Gulf Region."
12:30pm Refreshments and Lunch
2:00pm Afternoon Session:
Panel Discussion #3 - "Evolution of the
Nation - State in Africa."
3:30pm Break
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4:00pm
6:00pm
Panel Discussion #4 - "Prospects for
Democracy in Latin America."
Cocktails
6:30pm Hosted Dinner
Wednesday, December 7
10:00am Morning Session:
"Formulation of Policy in the Context of
East-West Competition."
11:00am Discussion
12:30pm Refreshments and Lunch
Closing Remarks
1:30pm Conference Adjourns
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The Associated Press
The materials in the AP file were compiled by The Associated Press. These
materials may not be republished without the express written consent of The
Associated Press.
December 19, 1986, Friday, PM cycle
SECTION: Domestic News
LENGTH: 361 words
HEADLINE: Cuban Exiles Raising Money For Oliver North Legal Defense
BYLINE: By DAN SEWELL, Associated Press Writer
DATELINE: MIAMI
KEYWORD: North Defense
BODY:
A group of Cuban-Americans plans a national appeal to raise $500,000 for
Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North's legal expenses if he is prosecuted for his role
in the transfer of Iran arms sale profits to Nicaraguan rebels.
"He is a hero. America needs a thousand Oliver Norths," said Carlos Perez, an
importer who heads Concerned Citizens for Democracy, a mostly Cuban group that
says it already has raised $5,000.
Perez said Thursday that North's secret tactics as an aide to the National
Security Council were successful in fighting aggressive regimes where democracy
is losing the battle.
"Maybe the democratic system needs to be overhauled," Perez said. "One of the
handicaps we have with the Communists is we are restricted with a lot of
regulations. They can cheat.
"The KGB must be laughing. And (Nicaraguan President) Daniel Ortega. And
(Cuban President) Fidel Castro," he said.
At a news conference, Perez displayed more than a dozen checks totaling
$5,000 and said an equal sum had been pledged. Telethons and national
advertising will be used to defray legal expenses North might incur if he is
indicted in connection with the Iran-Contra arms affair.
"We are not condoning any illegal act, but we believe that Oliver North is
Innocent until proven guilty," Perez Said, adding that from what his group has
seen, it did not appear North had done anything wrong. -
The Reagan administration has said North, acting alone, secretly diverted
profits from U.S. arms sales to Iran to the Contra rebels fighting Nicaragua's
leftist Sandinista government.
If North:linit:prOsecUted;-Peretsaid;the .defense--fund-? will be' donated to the'
Jefferson Educational'Foundation,':whicn brings Latin American students to
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cjf.is group lists retired Maj. Gen. John K. Singlaub, a leader of private
fOrb-Contra-efforts, on its advisory board. Perez said the group hadn't contacted
North about the fund.
The group, formed last year, helped sponsor a recent pro-Reagan rally here at
which White House communications director Patrick Buchanan blasted the news
media and other detractors of the administration's handling of the Iran arms
sales.
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Copyright S 1985 The Washington Post
October 22,1985, Tuesday, Final Edition
SECTION: Style; B3
LENGTH: 287 words
HEADLINE: Playing It by Zaire
BYLINE: By Lois Romano, Washington Post Staff Writer
KEYWORD: ZAIRE
BODY:
It was unclear last night whether the president of Zaire is truly the richest
tan in the world, but of course that didn't stop would-be socialite Jane Dawson
from asking him. Twice.
"He just keeps laughing every time I ask him," explained Dawson, who for some
mysterious reason was lending her apartment to a conservative group honoring
President Mobutu Sese Seko. "How else am I going to find out? I hear he's the
second-richest, anyhow."
Dawson's grand Connecticut Avenue co-op (also the home of Lena Horne and
George McGovern) was being used by the Jefferson Educational Foundation. Its
chairman, David Barron, explained that the reason for the party was to lend
support to "our African friends in the steadfast fight against communism." It
was that kind of evening.
White House Communications Director Patrick Buchanan was the first VIP to
arrive, followed by Sen. Strom Thurmond (R-S.C.). "I'm here to see the king,"
Thurmond said.
Although critics have often called Mobutu a dictator and his country
repressed, world leaders still tend to refer to him as president.
Upon his arrival, he asked Thurmond: "Do you speak French?"
"No," replied Thurmond. "Do you speak English?"
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*14007* INTERCOLLEGIATE STUDIES INSTITUTE (Conservative)
(ISI)
14 S. Bryn Mawr Ave. Phone: [phone]
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 E. Victor Milione, Pres.
Founded: 1953. Members: 30,000. Campus Representatives: 700. Staff:
7. Nonpartisan, educational organization directed primarily at the college
campus. Seeks to develop among college students and professors an un-
derstanding of "the conservative philosophy of individual liberty, limited gov-
ernment, free-market economics, the right of private property and the spiri-
tual and moral underpinnings of this philosophy." Promotes sound scholarship
within the disciplines of economics, sociology, literature, political science,
history, and philosophy. Arranges lecture tours; sponsors conferences where
students meet with prominent scholars. Assists in the formation of student
discussion groups with ISI-associated clubs. Awards Richard M. Weaver Fel-
lowships annually to exceptional students for graduate study for those
intending to teach in the above disciplines. Maintains speakers' bureau. Pub-
lications: (1) Hillsdale Review, quarterly; (2) The Intercollegiate Review,
quarterly; (3) Modem Age, quarterly; (4) Continuity, semiannual; (5) The Polit-
ical Science Reviewer, annual; also publishes books. Formerly: (1966) In-
tercollegiate Society of Individualists.
*14008* JEFFERSON EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (Conservative)
(JEF)
7414 Benjamin Franklin Station Phone: [phone]
Washington, DC 20044 David H. Barron, Chm.
Founded: 1979. Staff: 6. Budget: $350,000. To recruit and train young
conservative political and diplomatic leaders through educational projects, ac-
ademic scholarships, and leadership conferences. Conducts training seminars,
and briefings for students; business, political, and community leaders. Soon-.
sors domestic and foreign policy conferences, lectures, and tours. The
foundation is named for Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), third president of
the U.S., author and signatory to the Declaration of Independence, and noted
scholar, naturalist, and architect. Publications: Issues for Young Americans,
irregular.
*14009* THE JEWISH RIGHT (Conservative) (JR)
365-G Mariposa Ave. Phone: [phone]
Sierra Madre, CA 91024 . Georgia M. Gabor, Sec.-Treas.
Founded: 1969. Jews and non-Jews joined to promote patriotism, theism,
morality, dignity, and freedom of man, based on the Ten Commandments and
the U.S. Constitution. Encourages members to voice their views to politicians
and the news media. Publications: Newsletter, monthly; also publishes arti-
cles, essays, and other literature.
*14010* JOHN BIRCH SOCIETY (Conservative) (JBS)
395 Concord Ave. Phone: [phone]
Belmont, MA 02178 C. 0. Mann, Treas.
Founded: 1958. Members: 50,000. Conservative, anticommunist, educa-
tional group with the goal "less government, more responsibility, and...with
God's help...a better world." The society urges: withdrawal of the United
States from the United Nations; termination of all aid, recognition, and trade
with all communist nations; removal of federal regulatory agencies; repeal of
federal income tax. It has in the past called for impeachment of former Chief
Justice Earl Warren and victory as the goal in the Vietnam War. Sponsors
summer youth camps and research services. Maintains speakers' bureau;
compiles statistics. The society is named- for Captain John Birch, a Baptist
missionary killed by Communist Chinese in 1945 after V-J Day. Publications:
(1) The New American (magazine), weekly; (2) Bulletin, monthly; (3) BRI Di-
rectory of Congress, biennial.
*14011* KEEP AMERICA INDEPENDENT (Conservative) (KAI)
6609 Edenvale Rd. Phone: [phone]
Baltimore, MD 21209 Alfred I. Aaronson, Pres.
Founded: 1981. Individuals opposed to the "New World Order" and to a one-
world, socialist state. "To expose and combat activities of people known as
one worklers who are working to bring about Ilve merger of America with the
Soviet Union in a one world socialist state." Onernies speakers' Inn -'arl; COP-
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