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to me, in no uncertain terms, that we’ve got NOTE: The President spoke at 6:43 p.m. at the a sales job to do, but we think we can do Miguel Angel Hotel. it. Q. Mr. President, the Russians have said that if former Soviet Republics are going to be admitted to NATO, they will have to reex- amine their relationship with the alliance, a Remarks Following Discussions With clear message that they would oppose the Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar of Baltic States being new members. Will this and an Exchange With summit, do you believe, send a clear message Reporters in that when we say the door is open, it also July 7, 1997 includes , , and ? Prime Minister Aznar. President Clinton The President. My position is that no Eu- and his family, at the invitation of Their Maj- ropean democracy should be excluded from esty, the King and Queen of Spain, have ultimate consideration. And I have said spent a few days in Mallorca. I hope they that—I believe my personal position is that have been good days in Mallorca, a mini-holi- should apply to Russia as well, that any day. I had the opportunity to join them yes- democratic country in Europe prepared to terday, again at the invitation of His Majesty, make NATO’s commitments, which includes the King. I think I was meant to torture recognizing the territorial integrity of every President Clinton’s holiday for a few mo- other democracy in Europe and every mem- ments, and we discussed at length a number ber of NATO and recognizing our mutual re- of issues. sponsibility for one another’s security, that It is my pleasure to officially welcome anyone should be considered. That’s always President Clinton and his delegation to Ma- been the United States position, and that is drid. We have just had a meeting, a continu- mine. And I think it’s the—I believe that’s ation of yesterday’s conversations, and the the position of every Republican and Demo- meeting was of tremendous interest. We crat in this room. I believe it is. talked about the summit which begins tomor- Q. Is there no chance that you will change row in Madrid. I hope that this will represent your mind on three versus five? a decisive contribution to security and peace The President. My view on three versus in the world. We hope that is the case, and five is based on the simple fact that NATO it will be if we engage in a constructive spirit, is a military as well as a political organization the spirit which presides the Atlantic alliance. and we have to be quite disciplined in making Advances have been made in the negotia- judgments about who should come in to tions for the internal reform of the alliance, membership in terms of the obligations that and we have all made efforts to secure the they have to assume and their capacity to do necessary consensus on enlargement of the it. I am very enthusiastic about the develop- Atlantic alliance. Sufficient elements are in ments that have taken place in Romania and place so that the summit which begins tomor- recently. I think the fact that they’ve row can be the point of departure for improv- resolved territorial difficulties, that the Ro- ing the security and cooperation in the Atlan- manians have taken two Hungarians into the tic alliance. And we hope that conversations Government and the cabinet, these things can conclude soon on internal reform for the are extremely laudatory. I’m glad they want security and defense of Europe, proceed with to be in NATO, and I think that they should enlargement and to sign the historic agree- get consideration. I just don’t think at this ment between the Ukraine and Russia and time that they should be admitted. That’s Atlantic alliance. what I believe. And I think there are a lot I’ve spoken to President Clinton. I told of other countries who feel that. But we have him that Spain hopes to achieve considerable to reach a consensus decision, and that’s advances during this summit, bearing in where I think—I hope and believe that’s mind Spain’s Parliament decision on the ref- where we’ll come out. erendum on NATO. And we hope to join

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the military command of NATO once the This will also greatly strengthen the bonds command is fully defined and our interests of our alliance. It will greatly strengthen our are safeguarded. President Clinton knows alliance, and along with the steps that we will that Spain is deeply interested in having a take over the next 2 days, I am sure we will positive outcome to this situation. promote a greater sharing of responsibility We discussed bilaterally issues of common between America and Europe as we try to interest to us in other parts of the world. Our create an even stronger partnership with bilateral relations are excellent, I must say— richer democracies for a new century. relations between the United States and Finally, Mr. Prime Minister, let me thank Spain. We already had an opportunity to talk you again for hosting this summit and for the a couple of months ago in Washington, and strong leadership you have shown in so many I hope that these conversations and this visit areas. I’m looking forward to the work ahead are a good example of how to engage in per- of us in the next couple of days and to the manent and fruitful dialog between the Unit- future we are trying to make together. ed States and Spain. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. And I give the floor Elections in Mexico to the President of the United States, Mr. Clinton. Q. Thank you very much for being here, and welcome here in Spain. I’m a reporter The President. Thank you very much. Mr. from Televisa. Let me ask you this in Span- Prime Minister, it is wonderful to be back ish, anyway, Mr. President. As you know, in Spain. And let me thank you again, along elections were held in Mexico yesterday. I’d with the King and the Queen and the people like to know what your opinion and the Span- of Spain, for the very warm hospitality that ish Prime Minister’s opinion is with respect my family and I have experienced in to Mr. Cardenas’ victory. To what extent do Mallorca. And it is great to be back in Madrid you think those elections might influence the and to be with you again. As you said, we relations between the United States and had a very good visit in Washington in the Mexico? springtime, and then we also saw each other The President. It’s interesting you ask this in Paris when the NATO leaders met to forge question because we have just discussed it, our compact with Russia. and I believe that the Prime Minister is a The NATO Summit that begins tomorrow step ahead of me. He’s already called Presi- is a milestone in our work to adapt NATO dent Zedillo, and they’ve had a visit. But we to a new Europe and a new century, so that support the elections, and we support the ex- it can meet new security challenges, open the pression of popular will by the people of door to new members, reach out to new part- Mexico. The United States wants to be a ners. This new mission for NATO is designed good partner and a good friend. We share to secure a Europe that is undivided, demo- a long border. We share much common her- cratic, and at peace for the first time in his- itage. We have many of the same problems tory. And it is very appropriate that Spain with the narcotics and many of the same op- should be the host of this summit, because, portunities with economic growth. And we after all, NATO last admitted a new member believe that anything that adds to Mexico’s 15 years ago, and that new member was strength as a democracy is good for our com- Spain. mon future. When Spain joined NATO and the Europe These elections, insofar as they gave the Union, Spain strengthened both institutions Mexican people an opportunity for the open, and fortified its own newfound freedoms. free expression of their will, are good for that Now it is one of democracy’s staunchest relationship and good for the future. It friends and NATO’s strongest leader. And let doesn’t matter how they came out. That was me say to you, we welcome Spain’s intention for the Mexican people to decide. And we to take her full place in NATO’s integrated applaud that. military structure as we complete a new com- Prime Minister Aznar. I have already mand structure. congratulated President Zedillo’s election

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yesterday. I have already mentioned this to Spain and will be in the integrated President Clinton. For us, it is a source of command structure. They are very great satisfaction that the political process in Mex- countries; they should be in the command ico, in terms of quality, has taken a step for- structure. ward after yesterday’s elections. The elec- Q. What are the Spanish caveats to joining tions were held in a very satisfactory way, the military structure? and human rights were fully respected. Prime Minister Aznar. I am maintaining the Spanish Government’s favorable position NATO Participation to conclude the process of integration in the Q. Mr. President, what do you think of military structure. That is our Government’s the French deciding not to add to the mili- agreement. It is the majority consensus of tary structure—their own troops and so forth, Spain’s parliament. We have already taken as the Spanish have done? a number of steps in that direction. I think The President. Well, first of all, the Span- things are going very well as regards the prior ish Government and the leader who was work for concluding the new command struc- here, he certainly can speak for himself, but ture. Spain has said that they want to be a part Spain, needless to say, has its own interests of the integrated military structure, but there that have to be safeguarded, but these have are certain specifics we have to work out. been covered, more or less, by a general And Spain should, obviously, take a very ag- framework. There are some technical prob- gressive view of its own interest in trying to lems that still have to be ironed out, but I work through those things. And I have en- think that with the impetus given by the Ma- couraged all of our people to try to cooper- drid Summit, between now and the end of ate, to work it out in a way that is military the year, particularly in the month of Decem- defensible. That is, keep in mind, NATO is ber, I think we can take the definitive deci- first and foremost a defense structure, and sion to join the full integrated military struc- whatever we do has to make sense from a ture, with all the consequences that entails, security point of view. But Spain is working as Spain, which wants to shoulder its respon- through these issues. And I feel comfortable sibilities and a country which wants to be they will be worked through. present at a very ideal moment in history to Now, with regard to France, at least in the contribute with its assets to peace and co- United States, these issues are quite well operation in the world, in the Atlantic, and known. We believe that there should be a particularly in the areas of interest to Spain. new NATO command structure. We believe One last question, please. We are very that more of the command positions should pushed for time. I’m sorry. be given over to Europe and to everybody Q. A lot has been made of the United that is in the command structure, including States position accepting just three countries. France, should France decide to do that. If a further enlargement took place, does What we have said is that we do not be- Spain think that Spain’s interests have not lieve that the United States should give up been fulfilled? The three-country enlarge- one single command—the command of ment is—if Spain is prepared to negotiate AFSOUTH it’s called—because that’s where further, has Spain’s position been strength- the United States 6th Fleet is. And except ened within the Atlantic alliance? for the position of our troops in This is a step forward—I’ll ask a specific and Japan and South Korea, the 6th Fleet question. If Spain does not join the full inte- is our biggest asset beyond our borders and grated military structure, will a new com- the major asset of AFSOUTH. But beyond mand structure—if it doesn’t achieve a new that, we believe the French, if they join the command structure, will it be disappointed? military structure, should be involved in the The President. That’s your question. command, and we want to support it. Prime Minister Aznar. I’m convinced So I hope as soon as the summit is over, things will move along the lines I mentioned NATO can resume negotiations with the just a few moments ago. I think within a few French and by the end of the year, both months, Spain will be in the integrated mili-

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tary structure. That is in Spain’s interest, in port it in all ways that are appropriate. So the Atlantic alliance’s interest. I did say there that is what I would say about that. were some technical difficulties that have to I do not expect there to be a statement be ironed out, and they will be ironed out. here explicitly dealing with the rules of en- As regards enlargement, can I just say that gagement. I think we will have a statement we will make every effort to arrive at a con- about Bosnia which will make it clear that sensus with regard to enlargement, and that all of us believe—and we just had a discus- consensus will ensure that the summit is a sion about this, and we discussed it before milestone, a success in terms of cooperation in Mallorca—we believe that we have to do and security. more to implement every element of Dayton. The President. If I could just add to what I think a lot of us are impatient that perhaps Prime Minister Aznar said, we believe that even we have not done as much as we should the NATO doors should remain open. We have on all of the elements of Dayton. do not believe we should close the doors on Thank you. the aspirations of any democracy in Europe. As regards Romania and Slovenia, we ap- NOTE: Prime Minister Aznar spoke at 8:43 p.m. plaud the work they have done in embracing in the Residence at the Moncloa Palace. In his democracy and in showing a willingness to remarks, the President referred to Bosnia Serb share the responsibilities of preserving the leader Radovan Karadzic. A portion of these re- peace in the future and resolving border dis- marks could not be verified because the tape was putes and ethnic difficulties. These things are incomplete. to be applauded. And we do not believe they should be told that they can never be in NATO or that it would be decades upon dec- Executive Order 13054—Eligibility ades. We believe, however, that each particu- of Certain Overseas Employees for lar decision that should be made should be Noncompetitive Appointments based on the military as well as the political July 7, 1997 imperatives of assuming the responsibilities of membership. By the authority vested in me as President But nothing the United States has said by the Constitution and the laws of the Unit- should be viewed in any way as a negative ed States of America, including sections 3301 for the future prospects of either of these and 3302 of title 5 and section 301 of title countries or others as well. 3 of the United States Code, and in order to permit certain overseas employees to ac- Bosnia quire competitive status upon returning to Q. Mr. President, do you expect the the United States, it is hereby ordered as fol- NATO Summit to change the rules of en- lows: gagement for the SFOR troops in Bosnia to Section 1. A United States citizen who is permit a more aggressive effort to capture a family member of a Federal civilian em- war criminals? And a related question, is ployee and who has separated from Federal there a plan by, or have the CIA and special service to accept employment with the forces put together a plan that would lead American Institute in Taiwan pursuant to to the apprehension of Mr. Karadzic? section 11 of Public Law 96–8 (93 Stat. 18, The President. I think the—you’ve asked 22 U.S.C. 3310(a)) may be appointed non- me two questions, and I will give what I be- competitively, in accordance with Executive lieve is an appropriate answer. The War Order 12721 and implementing regulations Crimes Tribunal is a part of the Dayton of the Office of Personnel Management, to agreement, and we believe everyone should a competitive service position in the execu- support the Dayton agreement in all its parts, tive branch, provided such family member including that one. We have, and insofar as meets the qualifications and other require- it’s been free to operate, I think it has been ments established by the Director of the Of- a positive force. And I think it should con- fice of Personnel Management, including an tinue to do so, and I believe we should sup- appropriate period of satisfactory overseas

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