TLS as president signed “George,” one page, 7 x 10.5, White House letterhead, July 26, 1989. Letter to Dr. Ray S. Cline, Chairman of the United States Global Strategy Council. In part: “Thank you for your letter about the current situation in China…I had not heard your predictions about the developments in Tiananmen Square, and I respect your wise foresight about how the situation would develop. I will take up your offer for more information…Douglas Paal, who handles Chinese affairs on the National Security Council staff, will be in touch with you.” Affixed to a slightly larger board. In fine condition, with two tiny pieces of tape affixed to the bottom edge. Bush had been acquainted with Cline from his time with the CIA, where both had previously worked—Cline was best known for being their chief analyst during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The Tiananmen Square Massacre had occurred the month prior to this letter, on June 4; while Congress voted to impose economic sanctions against China in response to the brutal suppression of democratic protest, Bush was heavily criticized for his response—rather than publicly condemning their actions, he wrote a letter to Chinese leadership laying out his thoughts and grave concerns about the event. This was one of the first foreign relations crises of his administration, and presidential letters with such content are highly sought after. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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