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File scanned from the National Security Adviser's Memoranda of Conversation Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
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September 21, 1974 - Ford, Kissinger,
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SEGRET GDS
CONVERSATION AMONG:
President Gerald R. Ford
Foreign Minister Alberto Juan
Vicente Vignes
Secretary Henry A. Kissinger
Ambassador Alejandro Orfila
11:15 m., Saturday,
September 21, 1974
The Cval Office
The meeting opened with an exchange of greetings and a press
photo session.
President Ford thanked Foreign Minister Vignes for his
cooperation and helpfulness about which Secretary Kissinger had
informed him, and he asked that the Foreign Minister continue to work
closely with the Secretary. The Foreign Minister said that he had
supported a foreign policy for Argentina based on close relations with
the U.S. since his days in law school.
The Foreign Minister explained to the President that we have
been working to improve relations between the U.S. and Latin America
and to manage the Cuban situation since last April. The hope had been
to let the Cuban situation mature until the meeting in March 1975, but
the policy has been interrupted by the proposed resolution which three
Latin American nations had introduced at the OAS meeting this week.
The President and Foreign Minister Vignes agreed that neither wanted
to see the matter progress too rapidly, and that more time would be
helpful. Secretary Kissinger noted the close cooperation which existed
between us. He assured the Foreign Minister that this would continue
and that the United States would consult with Argentina before making
any significant changes in its policy. The Foreign Minister praised
our past and present cooperation and said he looked forward to con-
DECLASSIFIED
E.O. 12958, SEC. 3.5
MEMO, 11/24/98, STATE DEPT. GUIDELINES
NARA, DATE 5/5/04
tinuing this cooperation in future phases of our policy.
On bilateral matters the Foreign Minister emphasized the
need for action. He stressed the importance of the Trade Bill. The
President assured him of the efforts which he was making in support of
its passage. The Foreign Minister suggested that another field of
cooperation might be the exchange of technology. Secretary Kissinger
noted that our experts are meeting on the subject. He looked forward
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Argentina next year.
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Foreign Minister Vignes brought up the subject of selection
of a new OAC Secretarv-Ganeral. He said it appears likely that
neither of the two present candidates could be elected with a large
majority; therefore, it is necessary to get someone who has broad
support. A third candidate might be from any country, even Argentina,
he said, and the denuty should be an American. Secretary Kissinger
explained that we would follow the consensus on the first vote but would
hope that the winning candidate had a large majority.
On departure, Foreign Minister Vignes expressed his pleasure
with the conversation and said he brought the best wishes of President
Peron and the Argentine people. President Ford spoke of the United
States' warm friendship for Argentina and asked that his best wishes
and those the people of the United States be conveyed to President
Peron. The Foreign Minister again thanked the President. He noted
that Argentina was going through a series of crises which are more
apparent than real. The Government, he said, has the support of 90
percent of the people. There is only a small group of terrorists.
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Conversation between President Ford
Foreign Minister Vignes
Secretary Kissinger
Ambassador Orfila
Saturday, September 21, 1974 at 11:15 in the Oval Office
The meeting opened with an exchange of greetings and a press
photo session.
President Ford thanked Foreign Minister Vignes for his
cooperation and helpfulness about which Secretary Kissinger had
informed him, and he asked that the Foreign Minister continue to work
closely with the Secretary. The Foreign Minister said that he had
supported a foreign policy for Argentina based on close relations with the
U.S. since his days in law school.
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Foreign Minister explained to the President that we have
improve relations between the U.S. and Latin America
since last April. The hope had been to let the situation Culom mature to its until the
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culmination in March 1975, but the policy has been interrupted by the
proposed resolution which three Latin American nations had introduced
at the OAS meeting this week. The President and Foreign Minister
Vignes agreed that neither wanted to see the matter progress too
rapidly, and that more time would be helpful. Secretary Kissinger noted
the close cooperation which existed between us. He assured the Foreign
Minister that this would continue and that the United States would consult
with Argentina before making any significant changes in its policy. The
Foreign Minister praised our past and present cooperation and said he
looked forward to continuing this cooperation in future phases of our
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policy.
On bilateral matters the Foreign Minister emphasized the
E.O. 12958, SEC. 3.5
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need for action. He stressed the importance of the Trade Bill. The
President assured him of the efforts which he was making in support of
its passage. The Foreign Minister suggested that another field of
cooperation might be the exchange of technology. Secretary Kissinger
noted that our experts are meeting on the subject. He looked forward
to the announcement of concrete results, perhaps when he visited
Argentina next year.
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Foreign Minister Vignes brought up the subject of selection
of a new OAS Secretary-General. He said it appears likely that neither
of the two present candidates could be elected with a large majority;
therefore, it is necessary to get someone who has broad support. A
third candidate might be from any country, even Argentina, he said, and
the deputy should be an American. Secretary Kissinger explained that
we would follow the consensus on the first vote but would hope that the
winning candidate had a large majority.
On departure, Foreign Minister Vignes expressed his
pleasure with the conversation and said he brought the best wishes of
President Peron and the Argentine people. President Ford spoke of the
United States' warm friendship for Argentina and asked that his best
wishes and those of the people of the United States be conveyed to
President Peron. The Foreign Minister again thanked the President.
He noted that Argentina was going through a series of crises which are
more apparent than real. The Government, he said, has the support of
90 percent of the people. There is only a small group of terrorists.
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October 2, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Mr. George S. Springsteen
Executive Secretary
Department of State
SUBJECT:
Memorandum of Conversation between the
President and Argentine Foreign Minister Vignes
Attached for your information is a summary of the President's
conversation with Argentine Foreign Minister Vignes on
September 21, 1974.
A copy of the summary has also been sent to the Argentine Embassy
at their request.
OWD
Davis
Staff Secretary
Attachment
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Job a done
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
September 26, 1974
SECRET
MEMORANDUM FOR:
GENERAL SCOWCROFT
FROM:
STEPHEN LOWS
SUBJECT:
Memcon on Meeting with
Foreign Minister Vignes
Attached is a summary of the Vignes conversation written in very
general terms and with only elliptical references to subjects like
Cuba. I did not do it on official stationery but did assign a
classification to it. If it seems all right to you, perhaps Mary
could call Mr. Heurgo to pick it up, and I would send a copy to State.
Also attached is a redraft of your original memcon, which I took
the liberty of correcting and filling in blanks of, based on earlier
conversations with Vignes which I and others held.
Information: Mary Stifflemire
Attachments: two memcons
DECLASSIFIED
E.O. 12958, SEC. 3.5
NSC MEMO, 11/24/98, STATE DEPT. GUIDELINES 5th Deriew 3/9/04
BY has
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GERALO a LIBRARY FORD
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SECRET (Classification did not appaar on original)
CONVERSATION AMONG:
President Gerald R. Ford
Foreign Minister Alberto Juan
Vicente Vignes
Secretary Henry A. Kissinger
Ambassador Alejandro Orfila
11:15 a.m., Saturday,
September 21, 1974
The Oval Office
The meeting opened with an exchange of greetings and a press
photo session.
President Ford thanked Foreign Minister Vignes for his
cooperation and helpfulness about which Secretary Kissinger had
informed him, and he asked that the Foreign Minister continue to work
closely with the Secretary. The Foreign Minister said that he had
supported a foreign policy for Argentina based on close relations with
the U.S. since his days in law school.
The Foreign Minister explained to the President that we have
been working to improve relations between the U.S. and Latin America
and to manage the Cuban situation since last April. The hope had been
to let the Cuban situation mature until the meeting in March 1975, but
the policy has been interrupted by the proposed resolution which three
Latin American nations had introduced at the OAS meeting this week.
The President and Foreign Minister Vignes agreed that neither wanted
to see the matter poogress too rapidly, and that more time would be
STATE DEPT. GUIDELINES, state Qwient3/9/04
helpful. Secretary Kissinger noted the close cooperation which existed
between us. He assured the Foreign Minister that this would continue
and that the United States would consult with Argentina before making
any significant changes in its policy. The Foreign Minister praised
our past and present cooperation and said he looked forward to con-
E.O. 12953, SEC. 3.5
NARA, DATE 5/5/04
tinuing this cooperation in future phases of our policy.
LIORARY
On bilateral matters the Foreign Minister emphasized the
need for action. He stressed the importance of the Trade Bill. The
DECLASSIFIED
President assured him of the efforts which he was making in support of
its passage. The Foreign Minister suggested that another field of
cooperation might be the exchange of technology. Secretary Kissinger
noted that our experts are meeting on the subject. He looked forward
to the announcement of concrete results, perhaps when he visited
Argentina next year.
BY
TOP SECRET- XGDS (3)
CLASSIFIED BY: HENRY A. KISSINGER
SECRET
SECRET
- 2 -
Foreign Minister Vignes brought up the subject of selection
of a new OAS Secretary-General. He said it appears likely that
neither of the two present candidates could be elected with a large
majority; therefore, it is necessary to get someone who has broad
support. A third candidate might be from any country, even Argentina,
he said, and the deputy should be an American. Secretary Kissinger
explained that we would follow the consensus on the first vote but would
hope that the winning candidate had a large majority.
On departure, Foreign Minister Vignes expressed his pleasure
with the conversation and said he brought the best wishes of President
Peron and the Argentine people. President Ford spoke of the United
States' warm friendship for Argentian and asked that his best wishes
and those the people of the United States be conveyed to President
Peron. The Foreign Minister again thanked the President. He noted
that Argentina was going through a series of crises which are more
apparent than real. The Government, he said, has the support of 90
percent of the people. There is only a small group of terrorists.
SECRET
1J
SECRET dDS
CONVERSATION AMONG:
President Gerald R. Ford
Foreign Minister Alberto Juan
Vicente Vignes
Secretary Henry A. Kissinger
Ambassador Alejandro Orfila
11:15 a.m., Saturday,
September 21, 1974
The Oval Office
The meeting opened with an exchange of greetings and a press
photo session.
President Ford thanked Foreign Minister Vignes for his
cooperation and helpfulness about which Secretary Kissinger had
informed him, and he asked that the Foreign Minister continue to work
closely with the Secretary. The Foreign Minister said that he had
supported a foreign policy for Argentina based on close relations with
the U.S. since his days in law school.
The Foreign Minister explained to the President that we have
been working to improve relations between the U.S. and Latin America
and to manage the Cuban situation since last April. The hope had been
to let the Cuban situation mature until the meeting in March 1975, but
the policy has been interrupted by the proposed resolution which three
Latin American nations had introduced at the OAS meeting this week.
The President and Foreign Minister Vignes agreed that neither wanted
to see the matter peogress too rapidly, and that more time would be
MEMO, 11/24/98, GUIDELINES, 3/9/04
helpful. Secretary Kissinger noted the close cooperation which existed
between us. He assured the Foreign Minister that this would continue
and that the United States would consult with Argentina before making
any significant changes in its policy. The Foreign Minister praised
NARA, DATE 5/5/04
our past and present cooperation and said he looked forward to con-
tinuing this cooperation in future phases of our policy.
On bilateral matters the Foreign Minister emphasized the
DECLASSIFIED
E.O. 12953, SEC. 3.5
need for action. He stressed the importance of the Trade Bill. The
N8C STATE DEPT.
President assured him of the efforts which he was making in support of
its passage. The Foreign Minister suggested that another field of
cooperation might be the exchange of technology. Secretary Kissinger
noted that our experts are meeting on the subject. He looked forward
to the announcement of concrete results, perhaps when he visited
Argentina next year.
BY
SECRET GDS
SECRET- GDS
- 2 -
Foreign Minister Vignes brought up the subject of selection
of a new OAS Secretary-General. He said it appears likely that
neither of the two present candidates could be elected with a large
majority; therefore, it is necessary to get someone who has broad
support. A third candidate might be from any country, even Argentina,
he said, and the deputy should be an American. Secretary Kissinger
explained that we would follow the consensus on the first vote but would
hope that the winning candidate had a large majority.
On departure, Foreign Minister Vignes expressed his pleasure
with the conversation and said he brought the best wishes of President
Peron and the Argentine people. President Ford spoke of the United
States' warm friendship for Argentima and asked that his best wishes
and those the people of the United States be conveyed to President
Peron. The Foreign Minister again thanked the President. He noted
that Argentina was going through a series of crises which are more
apparent than real. The Government, he said, has the support of 90
percent of the people. There is only a small group of terrorists.
SECRET GDS
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Ford, Kissinger, Argentine Foreign
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CREATION DATE
09/21/1974
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COLLECTION TITLE
National Security Adviser. Memoranda of
Conversations
BOX NUMBER
6
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September 21, 1974 - Ford, Kissinger,
Argentine Foreign Minister Alberto
Vignes
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031400235
COLLECTION TITLE
National Security Adviser. Memoranda of
Conversations
BOX NUMBER
6
FOLDER TITLE
September 21, 1974 - Ford, Kissinger,
Argentine Foreign Minister Alberto
Vignes
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