MAR 10 1997

Nineteen Twenty-Five F Street Club, Inc.

Board of Governors

William J. McManus, President

Jane C. Blair
Elizabeth A. Burton
Barbara Hackman Franklin
Richard H. Howland
William F. McSweeny
William R. Merriam
Dennis I. Meyer
William E. Wickert, Jr.

March 7, 1997

Dear F Street Club Member:

As you know from prior correspondence, Club usage by our
membership has declined significantly during the past 18 months.
The attachment graphically illustrates this decline in use.

The Board conducted an extensive survey of the membership in
the spring of 1996 to ascertain the reasons for this lack of use.
The results of the survey were reported to the membership earlier.
The survey was initiated because of a Board analysis of specific
member visitations. This analysis disclosed that many members have
made little, if any, use of the Club during the past three years.

As a result of these findings, the Board retained Club
Corporation of America ("CCA"), a leading club consulting firm, to
conduct a study of all aspects of the Club's operations. The
Board's findings were made available to CCA, which also conducted
interviews with members and examined all areas of the Club's
operations. CCA recommended various changes which they thought
might stimulate member use. The imposition of an annual minimum
charge based on use was also presented as a method to increase use
of the facility. Based on the recommendations by CCA, the Board
decided to offer more varied menu selections and to establish an
entertainment committee to arrange special events from time to
time. Instituting a minimum charge was rejected by the Board
because of the concern that it might precipitate the resignation of
members who were infrequently using the Club. CCA, in its
findings, noted that Club membership had declined from the previous
350-member level to the current 270 members and also recommended
that the membership be increased to at least 350 members. In
addition to the ongoing solicitation efforts by Board members, the
Board in January requested the membership at large to participate
in the drive for new members, and challenged each member to get one
new member.

Despite all these efforts, Club use during the holiday season
(November and December) reached an all-time low. The resulting
deficit from operations has been funded by a $200,000 reserve. The

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Board, at its February meeting, decided that aggressive action was required before this reserve was completely exhausted. After considerable study of the various alternatives, including discussions with other similarly situated clubs, the Board has concluded that there are only two feasible alternatives to continue the Club in the same style as the past. The first alternative is a current assessment of the membership, coupled with the adoption of an annual minimum charge. The second approach is to pursue discussions that have been initiated with George Washington University to develop a collaborative use of the Club.

Under the assessment/minimum charge alternative, each member would be assessed currently $1,000 to return the Club to a sound financial footing. In addition, an annual minimum charge of $1,000 would be adopted to encourage membership usage in the future. This minimum charge would take effect for the Club year beginning April 1, 1997. To achieve the dual objectives of current financial soundness and a future minimum revenue base, at least 200 members must opt for this assessment/minimum charge alternative.

The other alternative would involve a shared use arrangement with GWU. As you may be aware, the Club facility is leased from GWU. The current lease with GWU still has five years to run. In recent discussions, GWU officials indicated that GWU may not renew the lease at the end of its term. This prompted the Board to explore informally with GWU's President, Stephen Trachtenberg, whether it might be possible to reach an arrangement now that would allow our Club and GWU to share use of the Club facility.

Under this shared use concept, the Club would be relieved of its $87,454 annual rent obligation to GWU. GWU would also be responsible for maintenance of the facility. Obviously, there are numerous details that must be addressed under this shared use concept such as what dues, if any, would our members be required to pay as well as the logistical aspects of such shared use. President Trachtenberg has assigned negotiating responsibility to two members of his senior staff, who will meet with the Board next week to work out in more detail the sharing arrangement. The Board, of course, will report to you on these discussions.

Due to financial exigencies, however, the time available to make this important decision is quite limited and, as a consequence, enclosed is a ballot (as well as a return envelope). Please indicate your preference as soon as possible, but not later than March 31, so that the Board can immediately take implementing action with respect to the alternative selected by the membership.

JUN 12 1997

June 1, 1997

Dear Secretary Kissinger,

Inasmuch as it was through your gracious efforts on my behalf that enabled me to successfully compete for an appointment to the United States Naval Academy last year, I am writing this to you for two reasons: to thank you for such an opportunity as well as to tell you about my first full year as a midshipman.

This extraordinary experience was a rather tough one at first, however. As a plebe, life at the academy was usually less than pleasant and, at times, I questioned having taken the "road less traveled." But, for every low there were also an equal number of highs, and the highs always reassured me that what I was doing was for a purpose and I took great pride in my accomplishments there. Academically, I have worked very hard and have been rewarded each semester with a place on the Commandant's List. I have declared a major in English and look forward to those classes I will be taking in the future. Also, I was selected by my classmates as my company's 4/C HERO (Human Education Resources Officer). In short, the HERO is a peer counselor, someone to talk to when the stress of academy life begins to get the better of you. Professionally, I finished this year with a military ranking of 143 in a class of 1048, and received an "A" for performance by my chain of command. As of right now, I am hoping to go into the Special Warfare community after I graduate and eventually become a Navy SEAL.

Mr. Secretary, I want to express my thanks for helping me to get where I am now. It has been a challenging and rewarding time in my life and I hope that I have thus far maintained your faith in my abilities which you conveyed to Senator Warner a year ago.

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Turin, September 24, 1997

Dr. Henry Kissinger
Kissinger Associates, Inc.
350 Park Avenue, 26th Fl.
New York, NY 10019

SEP 26 1997]

Dear Dr. Kissinger,

I am pleased to enclose the final programs for this year's International Advisory Board (IAB) Meeting as well as a draft issues paper prepared by the IAB Secretariat as background information for the themes to be discussed at the meeting.

I would like to draw your attention to the following important aspects of the 1997 program:

As shown in our main schedule (*Attachment 1*), a special follow-up program will take place in Brasília on the afternoon of October 6th. This program originates from a request by Brazilian President Fernando Henrique Cardoso to host a *working dinner* for FIat's International Advisory Board at his private residence, Palácio Alvorada. In view of the nature and special location of this reception, this portion of our program will be limited to IAB Members and selected guests only (*Attachment 2*). Transportation to Brasília will be provided via a private charter flight which will depart from Belo Horizonte at around 3 p.m. The reception at President Cardoso's residence will begin at approximately 8:30 p.m.

*Attachment 3* relates to our Spouses' Program, which consists of two different options in Belo Horizonte on Sunday, October 5th, depending on weather conditions. This is followed by a Monday morning program and a schedule of events for Brasília.

As always, the IAB Secretariat remains at your disposal for any questions that you might have regarding our program.

I look forward to seeing you in Brazil.

Enclosures

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Attachment 1

Fourth Meeting – Brazil, October 5/6, 1997

1997 MAIN PROGRAM

Sunday, October 5, 1997

10:00 a.m. Rendezvous at the Airport Gàleao in Rio -- IAB Desk

10:15 a.m. Departure from Rio to Belo Horizonte (private chartered flight)

11:45 a.m. Arrival in Belo Horizonte and transfer to the Ouro Minas Hotel

1:15 p.m. Rendezvous at the Hotel - IAB Desk

1:30 p.m. Transfer to Palácio das Artes -- Location of the IAB Meeting

OPENING OF THE IAB MEETING

**Introductory Remarks**

2:10 p.m.
Avv. Giovanni AGNELLI
Chairman, *International Advisory Board*

FIRST WORKING SESSION

**Fiat Group Highlights**

2:20 p.m.
Speaker: Ing. Paolo CANTARELLA
Chief Executive Officer, *Fiat S.p.A*

3:00 p.m. Discussion

SECOND WORKING SESSION

**Emerging Patterns of Regional Integration in Latin America: What Implications for the Automotive Industry?**

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6:30 p.m. Departure from the Meeting venue to the Ouro Minas Hotel

9:00 p.m. IAB GALA DINNER
(Spouses are invited)
Location: Governor's Palace - Palacio da Liberdade
Guest Speaker: Dr. Eduardo AZEREDO
Governor, State of Minas Gerais

Monday, October 6, 1997

9:15 a.m. Rendezvous at the Ouro Minas Hotel - IAB Desk

9:30 a.m. Transfer from the Hotel to Fiat Auto Plant (Betim)

TOUR OF THE FIAT PLANT IN BETIM

10:30 a.m. Welcome by: Ing. Giovanni RAZELLI
Chief Executive Officer, Fiat Automoveis S.A.

Guided Tour of the FIAT Plant

12:30 p.m. WORKING LUNCH

Guest Speaker: Mr. Vernon E. JORDAN, Jr.
Senior Partner, Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP

Topic: US Leadership in the Western Hemisphere:
A View on the Clinton Administration's Priorities

2:00 p.m. END OF THE IAB MEETING
and transfer to the airport in Belo Horizonte

SPECIAL PROGRAM IN BRASILIA
(Restricted to IAB Members)

3:00 p.m. Departure for Brasilia by private chartered flight

4:30 p.m. Arrival in Brasilia and transfer to the Naoum Plaza Hotel

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Attachment 3

1997 SPOUSES' PROGRAM

BELO HORIZONTE PROGRAM

The Belo Horizonte area offers a variety of sightseeing alternatives that are available to spouses attending this year's IAB Meeting. Depending on weather conditions, there are two programs available.

PROGRAM 1: EXCURSION TO THE HISTORICAL CITY OF OURO PRETO

Upon arrival in Belo Horizonte, the IAB Staff will contact each spouse in attendance in order to finalize the Program.

Sunday, October 5, 1997

(Program available if weather conditions permit)

1:30 p.m. Depart from the Ouro Minas Hotel for Ouro Preto

3:00 p.m. Arrival at Ouro Preto and coffee break in a typical café
■ Town visit includes historical buildings such as churches, the theater, the open air market and the Museum of Mineralogy

5:00 p.m. Return to Belo Horizonte

6:30 p.m. Arrival at the Ouro Minas Hotel

8:30 p.m. Rendezvous of IAB Members and Spouses at the Ouro Minas Hotel and Departure for Palácio da Liberdade – the Governor's Palace

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September 26, 1997

The Honorable
Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
Kissinger Associates
350 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022

SEP 29 1997

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

I am writing to you to thank you very much for your kind offer to host President Ahtisaari on October 13, 1997 at 7.30 p.m. in your home. The President is looking forward to meeting you and discussing issues of common interest.

While I am writing this, Mr. Ahtisaari is on an official visit to Japan. On his way, he also briefly met Mr. Zemin in Beijing immediately after the Party Congress. Just before coming to New York, he will attend the Summit Meeting of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France.

The President is particularly interested in European security issues, including Bosnia and the NATO enlargement, as well as the future of Transatlantic relations. He will give a talk on these issues at Harvard on October 16.

In addition to myself, the President is accompanied in New York by Mr. Jukka Valtasaari, State Secretary, and Dr. Alpo Rusi, Special Adviser, as well as Mr. Derek Shearer, the American Ambassador to Finland.

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November 20, 1997

Dear Wolfgang:

On Thursday, December 11th, I am hosting a
breakfast for Senator John McCain from
Arizona at 8:15am at the Brook Club, 111
East 54th Street. It is not a fundraiser
but an occasion to introduce a friend of
whom I think highly to the New York
community. I hope you will be able to join
me.

Best regards,

Mr. Wolfgang Flöttl
Normandy Asset Management, Inc.
1211 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10036

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# “Are you Kissinger?”

Okay, Villa Vera's funky. But if you don't mind the missing tiles and cranky plumbing, it's got charm and luxury at a price that won't break you.

By Christopher Palmeri

GETTING TO MEXICO quickly and in-
expensively is one advantage of living
in Houston. Valentine's Day weekend
my girlfriend, Jennifer, and I decided
on Acapulco for a fast break. Airfare
deals got us there cheaply, so we
decided to splurge on accommoda-
tions. We stayed at the grand old
Villa Vera Hotel & Racquet Club.

It's where Elvis Presley shot *Fun in Acapulco* and Elizabeth Taylor married Mike Todd, with Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher as attendants. Legend has it that Henry Kissinger was such a regular it prompted a joke about a night clerk who calls the Secretary of State's usual room and asks a startled honey-mooner: "Are you Kissinger?" You can guess the punch line.

Henry hasn't been around in a
while (neither has Liz), but we were
intrigued by the legend of the place.
A Spanish-speaking colleague booked
directly for us (011-527-484-0333),
saving 25% off the rack rate. For
$150 a night we had our own villa,
with a marble veranda spilling onto a
private pool and a view of the bay.
Gorgeous.

The Villa Vera has seen better days. The power went out our first night, and a drunk kept us up by singing at the top of his lungs in Spanish. The tiles needed tiling, and the fixtures needed fixing.

The four-decades-old resort was purchased four years ago by a group of Latin American investors who promptly went under in the wake of Mexico's 1994 peso devaluation. So did their bank, Banco Union, which is now in the hands of the Mexican government.

Acapulco's not what it once was.
The downtown is a tacky strip of fast-
food joints, tourist shops and discos.

tiles, Villa Vera can be lots of fun.
Cabana boys in white linen outfits lay
out your towels and adjust your
umbrella. Our room service waiter
appeared at our door with the tray
balanced on his head.

With just 74 guest rooms the Villa
Vera is cozy enough for guests to get
to know the staff by name.

Breakfast, served at the open-air restaurant overlooking Acapulco Bay, made us forget that we were kept awake by the soused crooner. A caviar omelette, a bagel with salmon and cream cheese and a mimosa cost 80 pesos ($10).

We had a great dinner of fresh red
snapper at Madeiras, one of Acapul-
co's best, which set us back just $70,
including tax and tip. The cool ocean
breeze and twinkling lights of the city
below created a peaceful prelude to
the next item: disco-hopping.

The hottest place in town was Baby O's, popular with wealthy young Mexicans, dubbed *fresas* (literally, strawberries). The place was staging its annual pajama party that night, but we were determined. The Wal-Mart across the street was open, and for $20 we outfitted ourselves in pj's and joined the party. A steep cover charge—$12 for men, $6 for women—kept the crowd manageable. When we left at around 3 a.m., it was still jumping.

One of the Villa Vera's investors,
Mexican businessman Jesús Vidal,
says a $12 million cash infusion from
an American resort operator is immi-
nent. "We are going to turn the Villa
Vera into a world-class spa," Vidal
says. But there's a certain raffish
charm about the place as it is.
Besides, if they ever fix the place up
you won't get our villa for $150 a
night—and that caviar omelette will
set you back a lot more pesos.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY JENNIFER BINDER

Acapulco's Villa Vera Hotel

**The beautiful people have moved on,**
**but so have the rich prices.**

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Forbes ■ April 21, 1997

## European Security Conference

By the summer of 1974, the European Security Conference had been meeting for two years. Originally designed by the Soviet Union to obtain a recognition of existing frontiers in Europe, Allied diplomacy had broadened the agenda. Upon coming to office, Ford insisted that the Final Document contain two provisions: recognition by all signatory states that human rights were an integral part of the international agenda; second, that the Final Document include a provision that borders could be changed peacefully.

The first provision was used by such leaders as Lech Walesa in Poland and Havel in Czechoslovakia to challenge Communist rule in Eastern Europe. This led to the eventual collapse of the satellite orbit.

The second provision provided the legal basis for the unification of Germany. Ford persisted in this course despite violent Congressional and media opposition and proceeded to sign the Final Document at Helsinki in August 1975--a major step towards ending the Cold War.

## Majority Rule in Southern Africa

In the winter of 1975-76, thirty thousand Cuban expeditionary forces had helped establish a Communist-

leaning government in Angola. The concern was that similar
methods might be applied to Southern Africa.

President Ford made two decisions: first, to oppose by
force any further so-called liberation movement backed by
Cuban military power. Second, to identify America with its
historic mission of national self-determination in Africa.
To this end he instructed Dr. Kissinger to make a speech
advocating majority rule for Southern Africa in Zambia.
This was followed by a series of specific proposals and a
policy which induced Ian Smith to accede to the principle of
majority rule. Ford did this despite the fact that primary
elections were taking place in America's Southern states at
the same time.

The evolution of Zimbabwe, Namibia and, to some extent,
South Africa was shaped in that period.

## Egyptian-Israeli Interim Agreement - August 1975

In 1973-74 a series of military disengagement
agreements had been negotiated under American aegis between
Israel and Egypt and Syria respectively. But there was not
yet progress toward peace as such. In the summer of 1975,
Ford insisted on an interim agreement by which Israel
withdrew another significant distance in the Sinai in return
for Egypt accepting many of the elements of non-

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OCT 17 1997

The Honorable Henry A. Kissinger
350 Park Avenue, 26th Floor
New York, New York 10022

Dear Henry,

Welcome to the Advisory Board. We feel very good about starting a new relationship with you and are looking forward to working with you. We consider it to be a great honor to have you accept our invitation.

I have included the names and addresses of your fellow Board Members, the dates for the Aspen Conference and our two scheduled meeting dates. The Advisory Board meets twice a year and each member receives $10,000 for each meeting attended. Additionally, Advisory Board Members are issued $20,000 worth of options in new Forstmann Little investments.

At your convenience I would very much like to get together with you, perhaps over lunch, with some of my partners to discuss our investment criteria and see if there are any opportunities that you are aware of that we should investigate.

HENRY A. KISSINGER

August 20, 1997

Dear Mr. Fourtou:

Over the past several years Brazil has begun a remarkable transformation, from economic stagnation and hyperinflation to financial stability, growth, and rapid modernization. The government of President Fernando Henrique Cardoso is privatizing, deregulating, and lowering both internal and external barriers to competition. In the process enormous economic opportunities are being created, for Brazilians as well as for their international partners.

Opportunities are inevitably accompanied by challenges. President Cardoso has told me he believes that benefiting from, rather than being overwhelmed by globalization is one of the greatest challenges Brazil now faces. He believes that, if the country is to realize its potential to be one of the most important players in the twenty-first century, how Brazil interacts with the world economy needs to be reexamined.

To help accomplish this, the President has asked me and a former colleague of mine, Alan Stoga, to help bring together a small group of leading international businessmen who would meet informally once or twice a year with him and key members of his cabinet. The meetings would be an occasion for the Brazilians to explain their perceptions and their strategies, and to benefit from whatever insights and observations we might offer. The President's basic idea seems to be that the business leaders would get a better sense of what Brazil is and where it is going, while the Brazilians would benefit from the candid observations of businessmen who have extensive international operating experience. I enclose a copy of his letter to me describing what he has in mind.

On President Cardoso's behalf, I would like to invite you to participate in this group.

We are now trying to organize the first meeting, to be held in Brasilia on October 8. The day will begin with a series of meetings and discussions with Finance Minister Pedro Malan and the rest of the economic team, with the Foreign Minister, and with one or two of the key domestic ministers, to be followed by a working lunch with President Cardoso. The lunch will be attended only by the President to encourage candor, informality, and dialogue. After lunch we may meet with several of the key Congressional leaders. There is a possibility of dinner, in Sao Paulo, with a small group of leading Brazilian businessmen depending on the degree of interest and availability of our group.

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I realize this is short notice and that your schedule is complicated. A formal invitation from the President will follow in a few days, but I would appreciate your contacting my office to advise if you think you will be able to participate in the beginning of what should be an interesting and mutually valuable dialogue.

I hope to see you in Brasilia.

Mr. Jean-René Fourtou
President
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Dictated from Connecticut.

Brasília, August 12th, 1997

Dr. Henry Kissinger
Chairman
Kissinger Associates

Dear Henry

As we discussed over lunch several months ago, Brazil's economic development is progressing well. The economy is growing; inflation remains under control; we are privatizing significant enterprises and deregulating others; we are reforming the budget; our companies are becoming more competitive; and we are creating jobs. In short, the Brazilian economy is undergoing a profound transformation.

Two aspects of these developments deserve attention. First, I think we need to make more of an effort to assure that what we are doing is well understood by our international partners, including those in the private sector. Second, I think we need to stress the change in Brazil's insertion into the world economy, which is to proceed at even more rapid pace in the future.

I welcome your assistance on these issues. In particular, I appreciate your participation in the gathering of an informal group of international business leaders who will meet periodically to discuss Brazil's prospects and opportunities. Your broad international experience will be extremely helpful in such an effort.

As you know, I hope to schedule the first of these meetings in Brasília on October 8. I look forward to seeing you then.

Sincerely yours

FERNANDO HENRIQUE CARDOSO
Presidente da República Federativa do Brasil

PROJECTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

August 6, 1997

AUG 1 1 1997

Honorable Henry A. Kissinger
350 Park Avenue
26th Floor
New York, NY 10022-6022

Dear Mr. Secretary:

It was a pleasure to listen to you and to speak with you at the rather belated 25th anniversary commemoration of "ping pong diplomacy" a couple of weeks ago. I will be in touch with Herbert Levin to arrange a mutually convenient time to get together with you in New York, as you suggested.

In the meantime, I enclose a copy of my book of essays on the "Arts of Power: Statecraft and Diplomacy," which I mentioned to you at the ceremony, as well as the most recent, revised edition of "The Diplomat's Dictionary," which is -- in effect -- the footnotes for "Arts of Power." Both have just been published by the United States Institute of Peace Press.

I hope that you find the two books stimulating or that, at the least, they will remind you of many things you have said, written, and done. Both are aimed at practitioners of the arts of statecraft and diplomacy your career exemplifies, and both are works in progress. Neither has yet been noted in a book review. I would be honored if you were to find the two books worthy of a combined review or, better yet, as the starting point for an article laying out your own thoughts on the subjects I have attempted to address. I hope, in any event, to have the benefit of your comments.

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HENRY A. KISSINGER

November 20, 1997

Dear Cy:

I am forwarding the resume of a good friend whom I regard very highly. Jacques Andreani, the former French Ambassador to Washington, has extensive connections to many of the most senior business and government leaders in Europe. His letter and resume will speak for themselves. I can only add that if Booz-Allen could use someone with his experience and credentials, I recommend him to you with confidence.

Mr. Cyrus F. Freidheim, Jr.
Vice Chairman
Booz-Allen & Hamilton, Inc.
225 West Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606-1228

AMERICA-CHINA SOCIETY

April 2, 1997

Mr. Paul Fribourg
Chairman of the Board and CEO
Continental Grain Company
277 Park Avenue, 50th Floor
New York, NY 10172

Dear Paul,

Don Staheli has informed us that he is withdrawing as a Director of the America-China Society, consequent upon relinquishing his positions as CEO and Chairman at Continental Grain.

Accordingly, on behalf of Cy Vance and myself, I am writing to invite you to join the Board of Directors of the America-China Society. The Society's membership is limited to 40 Directors.

As you may know, the America-China Society is a not-for-profit corporation established to promote a series of goals, among them to increase understanding between the United States and the People's Republic of China and to advance diplomatic, commercial, cultural, social, scientific and educational ties between them. We wish to foster public policies which promote the two countries' shared interests including the enhancement of opportunities for U.S. enterprises to invest in and trade with the P.R.C. The Society focuses primarily on long-term economic, political and strategic issues.

Service on the Society's Board is not time-consuming. We typically hold one board meeting and three major events annually. These events include a trip to China in alternate years.

We would be delighted if you would agree to serve on our Board, and participate in our events.

Cy and I look forward to hearing from you.

**Honorary Chairmen**
George Bush
Jimmy Carter
Gerald R. Ford, Jr.
Richard M. Nixon (1987-1994)

DIRECTORS

**Chairman**
Henry A. Kissinger

**Co-Chairman**
Cyrus R. Vance

**Vice Chairmen**
James A. Baker, III
Warren Christopher
Lawrence S. Eagleburger
Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
Robert C. McFarlane
William P. Rogers
Brent Scowcroft
George P. Shultz

**President**
Herbert J. Hansell

Robert E. Allen
Shirley Temple Black
Kenneth W. Dam
James E. Fligg
Thomas S. Foley
Cyrus F. Freidheim, Jr.

Louis V. Gerstner, Jr.
Harvey Golub

Hanna Holborn Gray
Maurice R. Greenberg
Carla A. Hills

Arthur W. Hummel, Jr.
Thomas G. Labrecque
Michael T. Masin

I. M. Pei
David Rockefeller
Raymond P. Shafer

Robert B. Shapiro
John R. Stafford
Donald L. Staheli

Harry C. Stonecipher
Alex Trotman
John C. Whitehead
Leonard Woodcock

**Executive Director**
Herbert Levin

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BY HAND

July 29, 1997

Dr. Henry Kissinger
Kissinger Associates
350 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022-6022

Dear Henry:

You were kind enough to agree to write a letter supporting my nomination for membership in the Council on Foreign Relations. Thus, I have enclosed my resume, a list of some of my nonfiction books, and two press clippings you may find useful.

Please know my proposers are Jim Jones, the former Ambassador to Mexico, and Jack Rosenthal, from the New York *Times*. My seconders are Georgie Anne Geyer, Peter Osnos, and John Sewell. Other letters in support of my membership will come from you, and from George Stephanopoulos, Michael Callan, Jane Bryant Quinn, Geraldine Ferraro, Dan Rather, and Nick Nicholas. I know the following members of the Council as well: Sylvia Ann Hewlett, Andrew Kim, Jane Kramer, Frank Savage, William Buckley, Lynn Forester, Dick Gardner, Philomene Gates, Victor Palmiere, Edward Bleir, Mort Janklow, Esther Newberg, Louis Perlmutter, Paul Soros, Jerry Speyer, Paul Steiger, Dick Snyder, Ponchetta Pierce, Bette Bao Lord, Henry Grunwald, Ray Cave, Larry McQuade, and Paul Fribourg.

I would also like you to know that from my academic work at Vassar, and then in graduate school at Columbia, to my work in publishing, I have long been interested in the intersection of domestic and international politics. Additionally, the role of women at home, through my work in the Women's

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Campaign Fund, and the myriad roles of women abroad, through my participation in the International Women's Forum, and other conferences on women (most recently, Vital Voices: Women in Democracy, held in Vienna by the State Department in July) have given me a special knowledge of these political and human matters. I hope you know from our work together on your Memoirs that I pay attention to what others say, that I respect different viewpoints, and that I am interested in the substance of arguments. Because of my work and my background, because of my interest in the intersection of domestic and international issues, I very much hope to participate in the work of the Council's study groups and committees. I am eager to contribute.

May I also point out that as the Editorial Director and Associate Publisher of Little, Brown (the first woman in the 160-year history of the firm to hold those positions), I am responsible for helping to lead and to manage a 75 million-dollar-a-year company, that my list of books dominates the company in terms of profits, entries on bestsellers lists, and notable books of the year.

I very much appreciate your generosity in taking the time to write to the Council. I know how much your support means. May I ask you to bcc me so that I may keep track of letters due to the membership committee by September 1, for the fall meeting.

Thank you again for your help, and with all good wishes,

FSF/ckh