OFFICE OF
HENRY A. KISSINGER

May 11, 1983

Dear Bill:

I am enclosing a proposed draft telex
which Dr. Kissinger hopes the President
will agree to forward to Dr. Havalange.

If you obtain approval, Dr. Kissinger
says that it is important that the
cable be sent so that Dr. Havalange
receives it on Thursday, May 19th in
Stockholm. Dr. Kissinger thinks that
would be best because all the Executive
Committee members gather that day in
Stockholm and the meeting is on Friday,
May 20th.

Please let me know the outcome and
thanks again for everything.

Mr. William Sittmann
West Wing
The White House

DRAFT

Dear President Havelange:

I am sending this telex to you and I would appreciate it if you would communicate my views to the other members of the Executive Committee of the Federation Internationale de Football Association in connection with your May 20 meeting to consider the award of the 1986 World Cup. As you know, the United States would be honored to host this important event. I am convinced that the United States would be a superb choice; the organizing committee will receive all necessary support. I urge you to consider carefully the detailed written presentation which has been made by the United States Soccer Federation 1986 World Cup Organizing Committee and the oral presentation which will be made by that Committee during your deliberations in Stockholm.

Dr. Joao Havelange
President
Federation Internationale
de Football Association
Hotel Sheraton
Tegelbacken 6
10123
Stockholm
Sweden

THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON

March 17, 1983

Dear Mr. Edwards:

I understand that the United States is under
consideration to be the host nation for the
World Cup in 1986.

Please notify the Federation Internationale
de Football Association that we would be
honored to host this important event. Should
the United States be selected as the host
nation, our Government looks forward to the
opportunity to work with the Federation and
other officials, as appropriate, to facilitate
the necessary arrangements.

As you know, soccer is becoming an increasingly
popular sport in the United States, particularly
among our young people. I believe the United
States would be a superb choice as host for the
1986 World Cup, and am confident that our private
citizens and businesses will provide enthusiastic
support for this event, as they are for the 1984
Summer Olympic Games.

Mr. Gene Edwards
President
United States Soccer Federation
401 West Michigan Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203

THE WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON

MEMORANDUM TO: FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

RE: 1986 World Cup

We have reviewed on behalf of The United States Government the specific requirements for Government Guarantees listed in the Terms of Reference for the Organizing Football Association issued for the 1986 FIFA World Cup. As stated by President Reagan, the United States Government supports the efforts of the United States Soccer Federation to secure the 1986 World Cup for the United States.

1. Visas. Visas will be issued without regard to nationality, race or religion. Visas for eligible players and officials will be issued pursuant to procedures to be developed by the Department of State and Immigration and Naturalization Service. Media representatives who have been accredited by FIFA and foreign spectators may apply individually for appropriate visas.

2. Customs. Import and export of each item specified in the terms of reference is permitted free of duty under existing law and will be coordinated by the Department of the Treasury.

3. Security. A committee of appropriate Federal, state and local officials will be established to ensure security.

4. Banks and Foreign Exchanges. Under existing United States law, there is no duty on the import and export of foreign exchange and no limit on the amount of foreign currency which can be brought into or taken out of the United States. In addition, foreign currencies can be purchased in the United States without restriction under the internationally recognized conditions of the foreign exchange market.

5. Telecommunications. The United States has in place more than adequate telecommunications networks necessary for the World Cup. The World Cup Organizing Committee will establish a communications media center.

6. Transportation. The United States has in place more than adequate domestic transportation systems necessary for the World Cup.

7. Price Politics. Any authority to provide these guarantees rests with appropriate state and local governments.

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MEMORANDUM

TO: The Honorable Michael Deaver

FROM: Henry A. Kissinger

RE: 1986 World Cup

As you have been informed, I, the Chairman of a group acting under the auspices of the United States Soccer Federation which is seeking to secure the 1986 World Cup for the United States. The Federation Internationale de Football Association ("FIFA") has set forth detailed requirements which must be met before FIFA will consider the application of a nation to host the 1986 World Cup. The United States Soccer Federation submitted a preliminary proposal to FIFA which was rejected for alleged "technical deficiencies." With great effort, the United States Soccer Federation has persuaded FIFA that, notwithstanding the alleged "technical deficiencies" in the United States' proposal, FIFA should send a delegation to the United States to review our capabilities to host the 1986 World Cup. We are informed that a delegation from FIFA will arrive here sometime early next week.

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If the United States is to have any chance at all to host the 1986 World Cup (and we face an uphill fight), it is imperative that the United States Soccer Federation be in a position to provide the FIFA visiting delegation on or before its visit with a complete proposal which complies in all respects with FIFA requirements. With an enormous amount of effort, the United States Soccer Federation is now in a position to do that with regard to all but one group of FIFA requirements, namely FIFA requirements for certain guarantees from the Federal Government.

I am writing this memorandum to you in order to secure the needed Federal guarantees so that a complete proposal can be provided to FIFA on or before the delegation's visit. I have attached at Tab A to this memorandum a list of the governmental guarantees as set forth in the FIFA terms of reference for the 1986 World Cup. I have attached at Tab B a memorandum prepared by the law firm of Arnold & Porter which discusses each of those guarantees and indicates why the United States can provide the guarantees needed from the Federal Government under existing law. Indeed, as set forth in

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the Arnold & Porter memorandum, it is our understanding
that the United States has already provided virtually
identical guarantees in connection with the 1984 Olympic
Games. Thus, it would appear that the Federal Govern-
ment need do no more in connection with attempting to
secure the 1986 World Cup than it has already done in
connection with the 1984 Olympics.

I have attached at Tab C a proposed document
that would be appropriate for the United States Govern-
ment to issue to provide FIFA with the requested guar-
antees. While it shall, of course, take some time to
work out the details necessary to effectuate the guar-
antees, it is my belief that the issuance of the attached
document should reasonably satisfy FIFA that the United
States Government can meet the guarantees requested by
FIFA.

I and the United States Soccer Federation are
very grateful to you for your assistance in attempting
to secure the needed guarantees. Obviously, in view of
the forthcoming visit by the FIFA delegation, we need
not only your assistance in having the attached document
issued, but also your assistance in having it issued as

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Frankly the presentation left something to be desired, partly because an adequate committee had not been formed. It was at this point that I was asked to assume the chairmanship and I have put just put together a group of distinguished citizens. This group includes Don Kendall, Paul Sticht, David Mahoney, Philip Caldwell, Steve Ross and many others. We have now revised the presentation fundamentally and with great effprt///

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organizing committee be in a position....

OFFICE OF
HENRY A. KISSINGER

April 15, 1983

Dear Bill:

I am enclosing a copy of the materials sent to the United States Soccer Federation from FIFA. The "Terms of Reference" are contained in a 23 page document with the covering letter by J.S. Blatter.

At Tab B I am enclosing the "Excerpts" from the "Terms of Reference" which outline the specifics pertinent to the Government. You will see that some of the guarantees they are asking for would have to come from a State and/or local level.

At Tab C is a copy of HAK's testimony purely for your information. He truly believes we have a good chance and thinks this would be of tremendous benefit to the country.

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April 28, 1983

MEMORANDUM

FROM: Henry A. Kissinger

RE: 1986 World Cup

As you have been informed, I have recently agreed to be the Chairman of a group acting under the auspices of the United States Soccer Federation which is seeking to secure the 1986 World Cup for the United States. The Federation Internationale de Football Association ("FIFA") has set forth detailed requirements which must be met before FIFA will consider the application of a nation to host the 1986 World Cup. The United States Soccer Federation submitted a preliminary proposal to FIFA which was rejected for alleged "technical deficiencies." Frankly, the presentation left something to be desired, partly because an adequate committee had not been formed. It was at this point that I was asked to assume the chairmanship and I have just put together a group of distinguished citizens. The group includes Don Kendall, Paul Sticht, David Mahoney, Phillip Caldwell, Steve Ross and many others. We have now

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revised the presentation fundamentally and, with great effort, the United States Soccer Federation has persuaded FIFA that, notwithstanding the alleged "technical deficiencies" in the United States' proposal, FIFA should send a delegation to the United States to review our capabilities to host the 1986 World Cup. We are informed that a delegation from FIFA will arrive here sometime early next week.

If the United States is to have any chance at all to host the 1986 World Cup (and we face an uphill fight), it is imperative that the organizing committee be in a position to provide the FIFA visiting delegation on or before its visit with a complete proposal which complies in all respects with FIFA requirements. We believe we are now in a position to do that with regard to all but one group of FIFA requirements, specifically the guarantees from the Federal Government.

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memorandum a list of the governmental guarantees as set forth in the FIFA terms of reference for the 1986 World Cup. I have attached at Tab B a memorandum prepared by the law firm of Arnold & Porter which discusses each of those guarantees and indicates why the United States can provide the guarantees needed from the Federal Government under existing law. Indeed, as set forth in the Arnold & Porter memorandum, it is our understanding that the United States has already provided virtually identical guarantees in connection with the 1984 Olympic Games. Thus, it would appear that the Federal Government need do no more in connection with attempting to secure the 1986 World Cup than it has already done in connection with the 1984 Olympics.

I have attached at Tab C a proposed document that would be appropriate for the United States Government to issue to provide FIFA with the requested guarantees. While it shall, of course, take some time to work out the details necessary to effectuate the guarantees, it is my belief that the issuance of the attached document should reasonably satisfy FIFA that the United States

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I and the United States Soccer Federation are
very grateful to you for your assistance in attempting
to secure the needed guarantees. Obviously, in view of
the forthcoming visit by the FIFA delegation, we need
not only your assistance in having the attached document
issued, but also your assistance in having it issued as
soon as possible. For the document to have any effect,
we must receive it prior to the visit of the FIFA dele-
gation early next week.

Members of the organizing committee, representa-
tives of Arnold & Porter and I will be happy to provide
you any additional information or assistance that you may
require.

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### 3. Government Guarantees

The guarantees to be made by the government cover the following sectors:

#### 3.1 Entry and Exit Permit (Visa)

Distribution of visas without reservation to all officials, players and media representatives who have been accredited by FIFA, regardless of their nationality, race and religion. This shall also apply to foreign spectators.

#### 3.2 Customs

Free import and export:

a) of personal equipment;

b) of technical equipment of players and officials;

c) of the media representatives' technical equipment (cameras, video recorders, lighting material etc.);

d) of medical apparatus and pharmaceutical products

e) of food;

f) of all other technical accessories for the organisation of the World Cup (copying machines, typewriters, photofax, telex etc.)

#### 3.3 Security

Security is a matter for the State.

General security and personal protection are the No.1 commandment of a worldwide competition, particularly at airports, hotels, training grounds and in the stadia. This also includes the personal protection of all players, officials, media representatives and spectators before, during and after the matches as well as guaranteeing security and protection during domestic travel.

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### 3.4 Bank and Foreign Exchange Operations

This is an important point because it directly concerns the financial value of the FIFA World Cup. The Government must - either directly or through the national bank - make a declaration guaranteeing the free import and export of all foreign exchange in the organising country as well as the exchange and re-conversion of this foreign exchange into hard currency (US$ or Swiss francs). A re-conversion of the different currencies should equally be possible within the country under the internationally recognized conditions on the foreign exchange market. Moreover, a written authorization must be given by the respective governmental authorities enabling all payments abroad at the official rate.

If other laws are in force, these shall be repealed or modified for the duration of the World Cup.

### 3.5 Telecommunications

The government shall guarantee the existence (or the measures to be taken for the construction) of an international telecomm nications network for telephone, telex, radio and television.

Moreover, it shall see that a specific centre be set-up for the World Cup where these communications media can be concentrated (Telecommunications Centre).

The description of such a centre is enclosed with this report.

ENCLOSURE

### 3.6 Transportation

One shall have to determine whether the domestic transport system and the national transport network are capable of preparing the necessary installations and means on time for the technical staging of a World Cup.

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3.6.1 Each subseat must have an airport, the construction and security of which must answer IATA specifications. Moreover, it must have landing capacity for jet traffic.

3.6.2 Existing rail connections between the subseats.

3.6.3 Existing road connections between the subseats

## 3.7 Price Politics

Prices for hotels and other accommodation for all people accredited by FIFA shall be frozen as from 1.1.86. It shall equally be established by governmental decision that rooms must only be paid for the number of days of effective use.

3.8 Guarantee for the playing of national anthems of the participating teams and the hoisting of the respective national flags.

## 3.9 State Taxes

Guarantees that state, provincial and municipal taxes on gate receipts must not exceed a total of maximum 15%...

3.10 Guarantee that organisations in charge of domestic sales shall not demand more than a 10% commission on ticket sales.

These 10 points show that prior to a FIFA World Cup, a country's government must take a series of decisions of national importance. Thus, special laws, orders or decrees must be promulgated to guarantee the basis for the organisation and execution of a football World Cup.

ARNOLD & PORTER

April 27, 1983

MEMORANDUM

TO: Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
United States Soccer Federation

RE: 1986 World Cup

Based on a review of relevant existing law and regulations, and our conversations with responsible government officials, it is our opinion that the guarantees requested by the Federation Internationale de Football Association ("FIFA") in the terms of reference for the 1986 World Cup can be appropriately issued by the Federal Government under existing U.S. law. We have discussed each of the pertinent requirements below.

1. Entry and Exit Permits (Visa). Distribution of visas to accredited athletes, officials and media representatives can be handled under existing law pursuant to an interagency agreement between the Immigration and Naturalization Service and the Department of State, with the participation of the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Such an interagency agreement already exists to govern the distribution of visas for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Under that agreement each

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national olympic committee submits to the local American
Consulate a single list of the athletes, trainers and
officials who will be traveling to the United States
for the games. Once the list is approved, all that is
required for entry into the United States is a travel
document (such as a passport) and accreditation from the
National Olympic Committee. Representatives of the
Department of State have assured us that a similar ar-
rangement could be worked out for the World Cup.

Foreign spectators should be able to enter the
United States without difficulty as Visitors for Pleasure
(visa classification B-2), indeed, without advance ap-
lication abroad.

2. <u>Customs</u>. Existing customs regulations are
adequate to assure the free movement of the property and
equipment required by players and media representatives.
In particular:

(a) Personal equipment may be brought
into the United States duty free. <u>See</u>,
<u>e.g.</u>, Tariff Schedules of the United States
Annotated Schedule 8, part 2, item 812.10
(1983).

(b) Technical equipment of players
and officials, if not technically qualified
as personal equipment under Item 812.10 of

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Tariff Schedule 8, can be imported free of duty under bond for their exportation within one year. Tariff Schedules Annotated, Schedule 8, part 5, Item 864.50 (1983).

(c) Media representatives' technical equipment can also be imported into the United States duty free under Tariff Schedule 8, Item 864.50. The requirement of a bond may be satisfied by the presentation of a "carnet" 19 C.F.R. § 114.3 (1982).

(d) The importation of medical apparatus would fall under the sections previously mentioned. The importation of pharmaceutical products is under the control of the Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA"). The DEA will issue a permit for the importation of pharmaceutical products required by the World Cup teams upon application by the team medical advisors.

(e) Processed food may be admitted into the United States.

(f) Technical accessories for the organization of the World Cup would fall under the duty-free classifications for technical equipment and tools of trade mentioned above.

3. **Security.** Security arrangements fall under the jurisdiction of various federal, state and local agencies. Appropriate security arrangements can be provided by the establishment of a coordinating committee in the White House of local, state and federal officials.

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This procedure has been utilized for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games; a security committee of representatives from 13 federal, state and local agencies chaired by a senior White House official has been organized to ensure appropriate security for the Los Angeles games.

4. **Bank and Foreign Exchange Operations.** Under existing United States law, there is no duty on the import and export of foreign exchange and no limit on the amount of foreign currency which can be brought into or taken out of the United States. In addition, foreign currencies can be purchased in the United States without restriction under the internationally recognized conditions of the foreign exchange market.

5. **Telecommunications.** The required guarantee for telecommunications does not appear to raise questions since the United States has in place the necessary telecommunications systems.

6. **Transportation.** The required guarantee for transportation does not appear to raise questions since the United States has in place the required transportation systems.

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7. **Price Politics.** The guarantee for "price politics" involves issues which arise under state and local law and do not involve the Federal Government.

8. There is no U.S. law which would prohibit the playing of national anthems or hoisting of national flags at World Cup events.

9. **State Taxes.** The guarantee with respect to state taxes does not involve the Federal Government.

10. The guarantee with respect to commissions is the responsibility of the World Cup Organizing Committee and not the Federal Government.

MEMORANDUM

TO: Federation Internationale de Football Association

RE: 1986 World Cup

We have reviewed on behalf of The United States
Government the specific requirements for Government
Guarantees listed in the Terms of Reference for the
Organizing Football Association issued for the 1986
FIFA World Cup. As stated by President Reagan, the
United States Government supports the efforts of the
United States Soccer Federation to secure the 1986
World Cup for the United States. To that end, the
United States Government wishes to make clear that it is
committed to and can under existing law meet all govern-
ment guarantees required in the FIFA document. Indeed,
the United States Government has issued virtually
identical guarantees in connection with the 1984
Olympic Games.

It is the intention of the United States Govern-
ment to comply with each of the guarantees set forth in the
Terms of Reference as follows:

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1. <u>Visas.</u> Visas will be issued without reservation pursuant to procedures to be developed by the Department of State and Immigration and Naturalization Service.

2. <u>Customs.</u> Free import and export of each item specified in the terms of reference is permitted under existing law and will be coordinated by the Department of the Treasury.

3. <u>Security.</u> A committee of appropriate federal, state and local officials will be established under the auspices of the Executive Office of the President to ensure security.

4. <u>Banks and Foreign Exchanges.</u> Under existing United States law, there is no duty on the import and export of foreign exchange and no limit on the amount of foreign currency which can be brought into or taken out of the United States. In addition, foreign currencies can be purchased in the United States without restriction under the internationally recognized conditions of the foreign exchange market.

5. <u>Telecommunications.</u> The United States has in place more than adequate telecommunications networks

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6. **Transportation.** The United States has in place more than adequate domestic transportation systems necessary for the World Cup.

7. **Price Politics.** The authority to provide these guarantees rests with appropriate state and local governments.

8. There are no United States laws which preclude the playing of national anthems or the hoisting of flags of the participating countries at World Cup events.

9. **State Taxes.** The authority to provide these guarantees rests with appropriate state and local governments.

10. The World Cup Organizing Committee will be responsible for ensuring that commissions on ticket sales comply with the requested guarantee.

The foregoing complies in full with the Government Guarantees required from the United States Government requested for the 1986 FIFA World Cup.