Diary Entry - 12/15/1982
Key Facts
President Reagan meets with Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs for the Republic of Lebanon, Elie Salem.
President Reagan enjoys lunch with Prime Minister Francisco Pinto Balsemao of the Portuguese Republic.
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Visit & lunch with P.M. Balsemao of Portugal. Nice man & trying hard to restore democracy to his country after the damage done by a few years of Communist rule. He believes both Angola & Mozambique (former colonies) are dying to get rid of their Soviet ties. Had a budget review—once again we’ll be asking for cuts which Angus will revisit even though we face a $150 bil. deficit. Phone calls re the MX compromise—most replies were favorable. We have dinner & overnight guests—The Billy Grahams. It was a warm & pleasant visit.
