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White House Diaries
May
14
1987
May 14, 1987
Thursday, May 14, 1987
At staff meeting rcv’d. some recent figures by Wirthlin. They are encouraging. My approval rating holds at 53%. Then some discussion on the press coverage of the hearing & the way in which they have linked Iran & the Contras as if it’s one incident & I’m covering something up. I’ve been going public for several years on aid to the Contras. Then it was N.S.C. time. Frank reported on Ceresos visit & his other meetings while here. We seem to have done well. Mrs. Cereso attended a dinner on the yacht Sequoia former Presidential boat sold by Carter. I think before I leave I should get the craft back for future Presidents. A report on the Sofaer study of the A.B.M. treaty with regard to our S.D.I. development. It proves the A.B.M. treaty does not forbid our testing of S.D.I. We are paying a price because of this S.D.I. debate. Otherwise friendly members of Cong. opposed to the liberal interpretation of the treaty turn against us on other issues.
Had a photo with Mari Masengs office of Public Liaison staff. I’m getting ahead of myself—this photo was in the afternoon. In the morning I met with & took picture with the Philippine/U.S. Business Committee. Then a briefing & a half hour interview with writers from 4 Nat. magazines.
Lunch and then a signing of my financial statement. A session with Bob Tuttle and a taping session. Upstairs & waiting for Nancys return & and here she is. Me & the dog are very happy.
