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MEMORANDUM FOR MACK MCLARTY ROGER ALTMAN STEVE HILTON DANA HYDE MICHAEL WALDMAN' DAVID LANE

FROM: Caren Wilco, SUBJECT: Speaker/s and Representation for Santiago, Chile Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America/Business Week Meeting - November 14 and 15 DATE: November 5, 1994

Within the space of twenty five minutes yesterday, and Ken Flowers, who both represent organizations helpful to us on trade matters, raised with me in two different meetings the need for us to send a speaker and perhaps another representative of the President to the meeting of the Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America in Santiago, Chile on November 14 and 15.

This will be an important gathering of businesses and government officials of the hemisphere before the Summit. It is co- sponsored by the AACCLA and Business Week.

Apparently the Vice President had to regret, as well as Ambassador Barshevsky, and Under Secretary Summers.

The proposal I received was that Jeff Garten of Commerce would be very well received, and should perhaps be accompanied by someone from the White House who is not going to APEC. Apparently the Chilean press is already discussing the fact that we want everyone to come to Florida, but that no one from the U.S. is coming to Chile. Argentina is also supposedly upset about this.

Most of the businesses present from the U.S. will be hardcore supporters of fast track authority for the President next year, as well as participants in the Summit of the Americas.

For Summit and GATT reasons, and longterm relationships with businesses supportive of all our trade efforts, we should try to take care of this situation. . ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN LATIN AMERICA AACCLA 1615 H Street. N.W. . Washington, D.C. 20062-2000 • (202)463-5485 • Fax: (202)463-3126

November 2, 1994

The Honorable Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs 15th Street and Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20220

Dear Under Secretary Summers:

The Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America (AACCLA) cordially invites you to give the keynote address to delegates attending the "Business Future of the Americas: Strategies for an Integrating Hemisphere" conference on Monday, November 14, 1994 in Santiago, Chile. The meeting, organized in conjunction with Business Week magazine, will be attended by over 350 senior-level decision-makers of U.S. based corporations, U.S.-subsidiaries in Latin America, and Latin American corporations throughout the Hemisphere. It is the broadest gathering of the Hemisphere's private sector between now and the week of the Summit.

Earlier this week, Chilean Finance Minister Eduardo Aninat personally raised this meeting with Secretary Bentsen, emphasizing the need for a senior U.S. government official to address this pre-Summit, Hemisphere-wide gathering. Secretary Bentsen declined our invitation to speak due to his heavy travel schedule. We sincerely hope that you will be able to respond to Minister Aninat's request.

Included in the audience are top regional executives from companies including Honeywell, BellSouth, Lotus Development, Dow, Coca-Cola, Oracle, Occidental, and Goodyear, firms eager to make the Summit of the Americas a success. They have been staunch advocates of open markets, economic modernization, and political reform throughout the Americas. Therefore, this is a prime opportunity for a U.S. government spokesperson to build Hemispheric business support and commitment.

Both AACCLA and Business Week feel this meeting provides a perfect platform leading up to the Summit of the Americas for you to speak about the benefits of expanded trade and economic reform in the Hemisphere. We feel that you would be a splendid spokesman to discuss the merits of trade expansion at this crucial time in U.S.-Latin relations. This meeting is being held in Chile to demonstrate our commitment to NAFTA expansion, beginning with South America's most dynamic economy.

AACCLA is the most active and influential voice for American business operating in the region today. As the umbrella group for 22 American Chambers of Commerce in 20 Latin

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I hope that you will be able to address this prestigious gathering of corporate leaders from throughout the Western Hemisphere, and look forward to an early response to this invitation.

Sincerely,

David E. Ivy President

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ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN LATIN AMERICA AACCLA 1615 H Street. N.W. . Woshlngton. DC. 20062-2000 . (202) 463-54A5 . Fax:(202)463-3126 October 30, 1994

The Honorable Thomas F. McLarty, IE Counselor to the President Coordinator, Summit of the Americas 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500

Dear Mr. McLarty:

It was good to see you at the Summit of the Americas round-table chaired by Secretary in Miami on Friday. I'm writing to follow-up on my request for your assistance in securing Secretary 's participation at the hemisphere-wide "Business Future of the Americas" conference organized by the Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America and Business Week magazine, November 15-16, 1994 in Santiago, Chile.

We are anticipating a record attendance of senior business executives from 23 nations at this event, the largest and broadest gathering of the Hemisphere's private sector between now and the Summit week. This event is a critical platform for a U.S. government spokesman to build business support and commitment from throughout the hemisphere for the Summit.

We have reserved the keynote address for this conference for a very senior U.S. government representative. Vice President Gore has had to decline our long-standing invitation to address this event either in person or via satellite. We have therefore invited Secretary of the Treasury, Lloyd Bentsen address us at the keynote luncheon on Monday, November 15. A copy of both invitations is attached.

We also invited Deputy USTR, , to lay out the Administration's proposed trade and economic agenda for the Summit. Because of her extensive APEC travel commitments between now and our event, she asked Roger Altman if he would be available to participate. He has also had to decline.

We need your immediate help to ensure that our government is well represented at this event. Hopefully, by Secretary Bentsen, or if that is not possible, with a representative of like stature. I have enclosed a conference program and would be glad to provide additional details, including a list of our registered delegates. In reviewing this request, please consider that:

• We will have well over 350 people from around hemisphere at this event. Attendance has exceeded our expectations to the point that we have had to move the sessions to Networking the Americas to Enhance Trade and Investment

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larger rooms. The audience includes top regional executives from the U.S. from companies such as Honeywell, BellSouth, Lotus, Dow, Coca-Cola, Oracle and others eager to help with the Summit.

• This event is being eagerly anticipated in Chile. The event has already received front-page coverage in Chile's newspapers and will be well attended by Chile's private sector. Chilean Finance Minister Aninat has offered to call Secretary Bentsen to emphasize the importance of this event to Chile. A majority of the Chilean Cabinet, as well the leadership of the Chilean Congress, are expected for the closing dinner, which is also the host American Chamber's 75th Anniversary Gala Dinner.

• The 22 American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America are have been strongly supportive of the Summit initiative and related Administration policies including fast- track negotiating authority for President Clinton and the Interim Trade Program (also known as CBI Parity). I testified before the U.S. Congress to that effect this past July.

• This is a well-recognized annual hemispheric event. Last year's meeting, held in Mexico City, included an important address by President Carlos Salinas, shortly before the NAFTA vote in the U.S. Congress.

On behalf of the 22 American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America, let me share with you our enthusiasm for a successful Summit and our sincere best wishes for you as coordinator of this critical event. I can be reached through our Washington office at (202) 463-5485 to provide additional details on this request.

Sincerely, \

David E. Ivy President

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ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN LATIN AMERICA AACCLA 1615 H Street. N.W . Washington. D.C. 20062*2000 • (202)463^4*5 . Fax:(202)463-3126

November 1, 1994

The Honorable Joan E. Spero Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20520

Dear Under Secretary Spero:

I'm writing to solicit your urgent help in order to ensure that the Clinton Administration is represented at the broadest and largest gathering of the Hemisphere's private sector between now and the Summit of the Americas. The Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America and Business Week magazine have organized an unprecedented hemisphere-wide "Business Future of the Americas" conference November 14- 15 in Santiago, Chile.

As you will see from the attached correspondence from our President, David Ivy to Mack McLarty at the White House, this conference has succeeded well beyond our own hopes - with one critical exception. We have been unable to obtain representation from our government, the host government for the Summit of the Americas. Frankly, we are concerned that this will be interpreted by the Chilean media and private sector as another signal (however unintentional) of fading U.S. resolve to negotiate a free trade agreement with Chile. Can you help us ensure that this opportunity for the Administration to broaden suppon for the Summit of the Americas is seized?

Your leadership has been instmmental in ensuring that the Department of State is actively engaged in promoting U.S. business interests around the world, thereby stimulating U.S. exports. Please contact me at (202) 463-5485 if I can provide any additional information about our conference or our efforts help ensure the Summit of the America's success.

Sincerely,

David Hirschmann Executive Vice President cc: Daniel Tarullo

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ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN LATIN AMERICA AACCLA 1615 H Street. N.W. . Washington, D.C. 20062-2000 . (202)463-5485 . Fax:(202)463-3126

July 14, 1994

The Honorable Albert Gore Vice President Old Executive Office Building 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20501

Dear Mr. Vice President:

The Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America (AACCLA) would like cordially invite you to be the keynote luncheon speaker during our "Business Future of the Americas: Strategies for an Integrating Hemisphere" conference on Monday, November 15, 1994 in Santiago, Chile. The meeting, which is being organized in conjunction with Business Week magazine, will be attended by senior-level derision-makers of U.S. based corporations, U.S. subsidiaries in Latin America, and Latin American corporations throughout the Hemisphere.

Both AACCLA and Business Week feel this meeting provides a perfect platform leading up to the Summit of the Americas for you to speak about the benefits of expanded trade in the Hemisphere. This meeting will be held in Chile, the next candidate forfre e trade agreement negotiations with the United States. The audience, made up of business leaders from across the Hemisphere, are the most prominent executives advocating open markets, economic modernization and political reform throughout Latin America. By meeting with this group, the Clinton administration would be laying the groundwork necessary for a successful Summit of the Americas and future free trade agreement negotiations throughout the region.

AACCLA is the most active and influential voice for American business operating in the region today. As the umbrella group for 22 American Chambers of Commerce in 20 Latin American/Caribbean nations, AACCLA advocates trade and investment between the United States and Latin America.

I hope that you will be able to address this prestigeous gathering of corporate leaders from throughout the Western Hemisphere.

Sincerely,

David E. Ivy President

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AACCLA November 11-15,1994 The Association of American Hyatt Regency Hotel Chambers of Commerce In Latin America Santiago, Chile AND Busihessttfeek PROUDLY PRESENT... The Business Future of the Americas Strategies for an Integrating Hemisphere

Hosted by: Chilean-American Chamber of Commerce

Sponsored by: BellSouth Lotus Development Corporation

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BARRIERS FALL THROUGHOUT LATIN AMERICA, COMPANIES ARE RE-EXAMINING Pn'-Omrofonco Socliil PinKfani|4;, ^ v; Uieir corporaur strategies to take advantage of the Friday, INovember 11 region's dynamic markets. They are forging new strategic alliances with both national and foreign part­ Arrival of Delegates ners lo expand their business across the region. And All delegates will be met at the airport and taken U) llicy are adopting new approaches to Iniernatlonal the Hyatt Regency Hotel. trade that help Uieir firms profit In the emerging sub- regional trading blocs. 19:30 Poolslde cocktails at the Hyatt Regency. Saturday, November 12 TO HELP YOU LEARN MORE 8:00-20:00 Golf lournameni. tennis, or swim­ about how other corporations are gearing up to ming at the beach or pool, followed by a traditional increase commerce in Latin America, and identify how Chilean Asado at Ihe Marbella Country Club. Event this will affect your company, the Association of sponsored by the Coca-Cola Export CorporaUon American Chambers of Commerce in LaUn America (AACCLA) and Business Week magazine have teamed up to bring you The Business Future of the Americas: Sunday, November 13 Siialogies for an IntegraUng Hemisphere." November 10:30-17:30 Trip to a Chilean winery located in 11-15. 1994. This conference, timed to precede the the lovely town of Plrque, at the fool of Ihe Andes Summit of the Americas, will bring you face-to-face mountains. with the business and political leaders you need to know. You will learn what other companies In the region are doing, and what's on the business horizon. >lond;iv;AoVrniboriI'-lW;-:-; 8:30-10:00 Keynote Breakfast Address TJic Honorable Eduardo Aninat, Chilean Minister THIS EXCLUSIVE GATHERING of Finance. will atxracl senior-level decision makers from around the Hemisphere. Executive officers of Latin American 10:00-10:30 Opening Remarks mullinaUonals wfli discuss lessons they are learning U.S. Ambassador to Chile. as their corporaUons expand. Regional and country managers for U.S. mullinaUonals will tell their stories 10:30-12:15 The Emerging LaUn American as well, sharing the experiences they have had access­ ing local markets. You will gain Insight into how MulUnaUonal corporaUons of all sizes are making use of newly avail­ Chief Executive Officers from flagship companies In able capital, and what the change in the LaUn Argentina. Brazil. Chile, and Venezuela present American capital markets can mean for a company ' case studies on how their companies are expanding like yours. AddlUonally. you will meet the new finance In the region: an d trade ofTidals who are opening the doors and creating the opportunities for business across the A What strategies are leading LaUn America- Americas. based mullinaUonals adopUng in order lo spread risk and expand markets? THIS DYNAMIC CONFERENCE A How are joint ventures and corporate acquisi­ will open with an extensive social program allowing tions affecUng the development of Hemisphere- you lime to interact with corporate executives and wide corporaUons? policy-makers Trom aiound the Hemisphere. By learn- • How do sub-regional trade pacts break down Int: what other corporaUons are doing, you can idenUfy trade barriers in ihe region? what lies ahead for your enterprise, and act to maxi­ mize your own opportunities In our booming region. 12:30-14:15 Keynote Luncheon Address Expanding NAFTA throughout the Amcrlcafr- A U.S. Government Perspective Vice President Albert Gore (Invited). David E. Ivy David G. Ferm Pn'Rldent Publisher 14:30-15:30 frends In Intra-Reglonal Trade AACCLA Business Week and Investment Gert Rosenthal. Executive Secretary, l).N. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean.

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SMip's fur an liilrgriilinif lli'misplm AACCLA

15:30-17:30 U.S. Corporations In Latin 10:30-12:30 Steps Itoward Hemispheric America: Structures and Strategies thai Work Integration Senior U.S. executives planning Hemispheric corpo­7bp Finance and Trade officials from LaUn America rate strategies for the 19908 offer their Insights on and the United Stales will discuss the future ofthe where they see Latin American markets growing: Hemisphere in a preview of decisions to be made al the Summit of the Americas: • How are U.S. corporate strategies taking advan­ tage ot increasing sub-reglonalization in Latin A How can policy decisions made today help your America? Are these strategies applicable to your company benefit from a Western Hemisphere Free company? Trade Area in the coming years? • How are American firms adapting to the dispari­ A What should you be doing to plan for a future ties between the quality of Infrastructure In the U.S. free-trade zone from Alaska to Argentina? and in some Latin American nations? A Where are firms in the Hemisphere placing their 13:00-15.-00 Keynote Luncheon Address supply centers and manufacturing operations In His Excellency Eduardo Frei, President of Chile order lo most efficlenlly serve growing markets in (in\1l«d). Latin America? 15:30-18:00 AACCLA Board of Directors A What barriers and opportunities exist for foreign firms that don't exist for domestic companies? Meeting Olher Delegates—Open time for pre-arranged 19:30-22:00 Dinner Reception at the private business meetings. residence of the U.S. Ambassador lo Chile 19:30-23:00 AmCham 75Ut-Anniversary Gala Dinner at the Palace of Fine Arts. Event sponsored by Empresas Interamericana. member companies of American International 9:00-10:30 The Chilean Capital Market Group. Key players In the Chilean stock markets will dis­ Please note that speakers and times are subject to cuss Chile's future plans for growth, so that you canchange. identify wftatS ahead In South America* most vibrant economy: A Emerging markets have become the darlings of Wall Street Investors. Will the Chilean Central A Conference Fee Bank open this booming market to the growing amount of foreign Investment that ts banging on its Includes the pre-conference social program, door today? three keynote addresses, presenlalions by- leading business and government leaders of the A Will ihe Chilean markets restrictive policies hin­ Western Hemisphere, lunch each day. three der future growth opportunities? dinners, and the gala ball. A Have Chile's policies protected the market from $475 for conference registrants. the recent downturn in Latin American equity mar­ $375 discount rale for members of the 22 kets? American Chambers of Commerce In lessons might other nations learn from the LaUn America. le pension system? Will Argentina, and other nations adopt a similar A Spouse's Program This conference will also feature a full program for guests accompanying seminar participants. Participation in Ihe Spouse's Program includes all dinners and cocktail receptions, as well as the weekend social events, a special weekday program, and the gala ball. $350 for conference registrants. $250 discount rate for members ofthe 22 American Chambers of Commerce In Latin America.

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IIOTKL IM ORMATION

Ij\ THE U.S. You may complete this registration The conference will lake place In Santiago. Chile, at form and return 11 by mall to The Business Future of the recently completed deluxe Hyatt Regency Hotel the Americas Conference, c/o AACCLA. International Room reservations will be made by the Chilean- Division. 1615 H Street. N.W. Washington. D.C. American Chamber for all registrants. 20062-2000. If you prefer to register by phone, call A limited bloct of rooms has been reserved for (202) 463-5485; If you wish to register by fax. dial attendees to the conference. Rales are $150 for sin­ (202) 463-3126. gle or double occupancy, plus an 18% sales tax. However, the lax Is waived for guests who present OirrSIDE OF THE U.S. You may mall this form their passport and valid entry card, and pay In U.S. to The Business Future of the Americas Conference, c/o currency (I.e.. cash, major credit card, or travelers Chilean-American Chamber of Commerce. Avenlda checks). Rates and rooms cannot be guaranteed Amerlco Vespuclo Sur 80. Plso 9. Casllla 82 Correo 34. after October 15. 1994. The hotel's location is Santiago. Chile. If you prefer to register by phone, call Avenida Kennedy. Number 4601, in Santiago. Chile. +56-2-208-4140 or 3451; if you wish to register by fax, The telephone number is +56-2-218-1234. and the dial +56-2-206-0911. fax number is +56-2-218-2513.

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CfluiccUation Phone Number:. Fax Number: Policy Name tor Your Badge: SubsUiuUons mar be made at any Ume. Registration RaitC (Check One): . ^. _ , _7^._ CarcellaUons before October 31. I9W. are D $475 for conference registrants. sub|m lo a StSO D $375 discount rale for members of the 22 American Chambers of Commerce In LaUn America. cancellation fee. CancellaUons oo or alter October 31. I094. are non­ tf you will be accompanied by your spouse, please complete this section. refundable. All car- cell allons most be made tn wriUng and Spouse* Name: Name for Badge: miw l be condnoed by the Chllean-Aroetlcan D $350 for spouses of conference registrants. Chamber of Commerce. D $250 discount rate for spouses of members of the 22 American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America. TMal Due: .. Please make checks payable to the Chilean-American Chamber of Commerce.

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Korn Ferry Chemical Bank Clorox Amoco AmCham Argentina BHP Petroleum AmCham Bolivia AmCham Brazil Whirlpool Baker & McKenzie Coca Cola BellSouth Bank of Boston Pfizer Chubb Flour Daniel Bank of America Lotus Development Corp Caterpillar AmCham Chile American Cyanamid AmCham Colombia AmCham Costa Rica AmCham Dominican Republic AmCham Equador IBM AmCham ElSalvador AmCham Guatemala AmCham Jamaica AmCham Mexico Aimerican International Group AmCham Nicaragua AmCham Panama Goodyear Occidental AmCham Trinadad & Tobego Arvin Industries Honeywell AACCLA Cuthbertson Consulting Select Homes Internatoinal Council of the Americas Business Week — CoHost Quaker Fabric Corp