Diary Entry - 03/15/1985
Key Facts
President Reagan attends a National Security Council meeting to discuss the President's upcoming trip to Canada.
President Reagan meets with Secretary of State George Shultz to discuss the Secretary's recent trip to the Soviet Union.
Two decades of military rule in Brazil end with the installation of a civilian government.
Saw a short film on Alfonsin—Pres. of Argentina. He has some great problems if he’s to make democracy work and it entails austerity—the reduction or elimination of a great many govt. subsidies. We’ll be seeing him soon.
A last meeting (N.S.C.) before the Canada trip. I believe we have a great chance to cement relations with our neighbors in a lasting way.
Ambas. O’Sullivan (Ireland) came over with the traditional Shamrock & a lovely silver bowl from Cork. Had to do it 2 days early—I’ll be in Canada on St. Patrick’s day.
Dick Wirthlin came in with the usual mix of good news & here & there a little bad. Our communications on Nicaragua have been a failure, 90% of the people know it is a communist country but almost as many don't want us to give the Contras $14 mil. for weapons. I have to believe it is the old Vietnam syndrome. They are afraid we’re going to get involved with troops etc.
Nancy did well—an approval rating of 83% & rated higher than the last 7 1st ladies. She’ll be home soon—in fact here she is! Thank you Lord.
