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The original documents are located in Box 42, folder "Turkey - Military Aid Embargo (4)"
of the John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 30, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DICK CHENEY
FROM:
SUBJECT:
JACK Turkey MARSH Vote July
Congressman Bill Broomfield has asked Max that we obtain for
him a Presidential letter or statement, which can be read on the
Floor of the House during the debate on the Turkey matter Thurs-
day. This communication should be directed to Broomfield.
The Senate has not yet begun consideration of this matter, but is
expected to do so later this afternoon. The present assessment
of the vote count is favorable but predicted to be close.
July 30, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR:- THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DICK CHENEY
FROM:
JACK MARSH
SUBJECT:
Turkey Vote
puh
Congressman Bill Broomfield has asked Max that we obtain for
him a Presidential letter or statement, which can be read on the
Floor of the House during the debate on the Turkey matter Thurs-
day. This communication should be directed to Broomfield.
The Senate has not yet begun consideration of this matter, but is
expected to do so later this afternoon. The present assessment
of the vote count is favorable but predicted to be close.
JOM/dl
LIGURA GERALD ? FORD
July 30, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DICK CHENEY
FROM:
JACK MARSH
SUBJECT:
Turkey Vote
Congressman Bill Broomfield has asked Max that we obtain for
him a Presidential letter or statement, which can be read on the
Floor of the House during the debate on the Turkey matter Thurs-
day. This communication should be directed to Broomfield.
The Senate has not yet begun consideration of this matter, but is
expected to do so later this afternoon. The present assessment
of the vote count is (avorable but predicted to be close.
JOM/dl
FORD is 07VU3D LIBRARY
July 30, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DICK CHENEY
FROM:
JACK MARSH
SUBJECT:
Turkey Vote
Congressman Bill Broomfield has asked Max that we obtain for
him a Presidential letter or statement, which can be read on the
Floor of the House during the debate on the Turkey matter Thurs-
day. This communication should be directed to Broomfield.
The Senate has not yet begun consideration of this matter, but is
expected to do so later this afternoon. The present assessment
of the vote count is favorable but predicted to be close.
JOM/dl
FORD i LIBRARY 018870
July 30, 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DICK CHENEY
FROM:
JACK MARSH
SUBJECT:
Turkey Vote
Congressman Bill Broomfield has asked Max that we obtain for
him a Presidential letter or statement, which can be read on the
Floor of the House during the debate on the Turkey matter Thurs-
day. This communication should be directed to Broomfield.
The Senate has not yet begun consideration of this mattery but is
expected to do so later this afternoon. The present assessment
of the vote count is favorable but predicted to be close.
JOM/dl
GERALD ? FORD
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
GSA FORM 7122 (REV. 5-82)
[ca 7/30/75
Rangel has asked that the Administration agree to take some steps
on the anti-narcotics front, demonstrating high concern with the
drug problem.
Illustrations of steps on the domestic side Rangel has in mind are:
a.
A strong Presidential public affirmation of importance he
attaches to war on illicit narcotics.
b.
A special Presidential message to the Congress urging
action on domestic enabling legislation for the inter-
national convention to control psychotropic drugs.
C.
Presidential backing of legislation to establish minimum
sentences for non-addict drug pushers.
d.
Appointment of Special Assistant in White House to keep
President up-to-date on drug scene.
e.
Strong support for Drug Enforcement Administration
budget request.
Illustration of suggested steps on the international side are:
a.
Persuade Turkish Prime Minister, Demirel, to make a
public statement on the closing of this year's poppy harvests
(which is soon), describing and reaffirming strict control
measures and inviting interested foreign governments and
international organizations to view them.
b.
Persuade Prime Minister Demirel to establish within
the GOT a high level centralized agency which could control
all steps and processes involved in poppy production
and controls.
C.
Persuade Government of Turkey to call an international
conference of concerned nations in Europe to discuss
illicit traffic control, inviting their representatives to
see the Turkey controls.
The telegram would recommend for the President's meeting with
Demirel tomorrow. Discussion points:
1.
That we are aware of and very encouraged by the steps
Turkey has taken to control the new crop.
2.
That it would be strongly welcomed if the Turkish Prime
Minister would, echoing the statement made by former
Prime Minister Ecevit, publicly assuring the world that
Turkey is determined that its poppy production not bring
harm to other societies.
3.
We would likewise welcome the establishment of a high-
level unit in the Turkish Government to control and
coordinate all aspects of the poppy cultivation which will
assure adequate controls over the years.
FYI; We understand that the establishment of such a high-level
centralized unit has been under consideration in the Turkish
Government. We also know that the United Nations experts who
have advised and assisted Turkey in its control effort this year
have also formally suggested this to the GOT.
DRAF1/Dictated by phone from McCloskey's office, 7-30-75
Lastly, ask the President to send a Dear Charlie telegram to Rangel.
Text as follows:
Dear Charlie:
I have been informed of the hearings last Monday before the House
Subcommittee on Future Foreign Policy Research and Development
and of your contribution and suggestions to forward our strong mutual
interest in control of illicit drug traffic and use. We are continually
searching for ways to improve the effectiveness of our attack on this
problem which is prime of importance. On September 1, I will receive
the report of a Special White House Drug Review Task Force in
which I have asked for proposals for additional action, including
action both by the Executive and Legislative Branches, so that we
may deal more effectively with both the supply and the demand side
of the problem. I look forward to sharing the results of the Task
Force effort with you.
We can never forget what the flow of Turkish based heroin, coming
through the French Connection, meant to us in earlier years. During
my meeting with Prime Minister Demirel, I will discuss with him
our concerns and hear from him about the steps that his government
is taking to follow through on its promise that its renewed poppy pro-
duction will be controlled so as not to bring harm to other societies.
I will encourage him to continue to consider suggestions from all
interested nations in the concerned world community on this matter.
I look forward to being in touch with you soon after I return. In the
meantime, as you know, I am vitally concerned, as a matter of clear
national interest, that my proposals for lifting the embargo on arms
to Turkey be accepted by the Congress. I hope that you will help in
this matter and will be grateful for your assistance there.
Sincerely,
Gerald R. Ford
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 30, 1975
SECRET
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DICK CHENEY
FROM:
JACK MARSH July
SUBJECT:
Turkey Vote
Senator Mansfield called up the Turkey matter but because of the
parlimentary situation, had to move by unanimous consent.
Agreement was reached to consider the measure at 2:00 Thursday in
the Senate. However, Senator Harry Byrd at the last moment made a
reservation which precludes consideration unless he can offer an amend-
ment on the Panama Canal.
I called Harry and urged him to withdraw his reservation and he told me he
would consider my request but wanted to think it over. I have also asked
several other Members of the Senate to speak with him personally.
In light of this, as of this time, we still have no assurance this will come
up in the Senate Thursday.
NOTE: Subsequent to the preparation of this memorandum, I received a
call from Senator Humphrey and they have an agreement from Harry Byrd
that he will not offer his Pamana Amendment to the Broadcasters Bill to which
we have attached Turkey unless our Turkey Amendment is defeated.
It appears we now have a tentative go-ahead for tomorrow in the Senate.
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FROM:
JACK MARSH
SUBJECT:
Turkey Vote
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We have suddenly encountered unexpected difficulties in consideration of the
Turkey measure today in the Senate. At least three Senators object to its
consideration today and they indicate if Mansfield brings it up, they will
filibuster.
One of these is Senator Eagleton, who will agree to its consideration tomorrow,
Thursday, but will not agree to consideration today. At present those support-
ting him in his objection are expected to be Senators Jackson, Stevenson and
possibly Humphrey.
Max and I have personally talked with Mike Mansfield and he plans to go for-
ward, but is anticipating difficulties if he does. I have advised him that we wish
he would proceed rather than not bring the bill up.
To delay until tomorrow poses other serious problems in both the Senate and
the House. Other legislation is already scheduled for Thursday in the Senate
and Mike expects some problems in trying to reconsider tomorrow. On the
House side, there is a problem with the Rules Committee in getting favorable
Rules Committee action in time for consideration on the Floor Friday.
Our vote count in the Senate looks favorable, but Leadership on both sides
are very concerned about the problems I have mentioned.
We have talked personally with a number of the objectors, but so far with-
out success. We will be sending you another communication to keep you
advised of the situation here.
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July 30, 1975
SECRET
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DICK CHENEY
FROM:
JACK MARSH
Turkey Vote fact House Situation
SUBJECT:
This has been a very fluid day on the Hill on Turkish aid. The House
situation is very unsettled insofar as a vote count on the issue. Dick
Bolling and Carl Albert spoke to Max and indicate great concern about
the chances of reversing the vote. Bolling advises there has been
erosion on the Democratic side of our support. John Rhodes also
indicates that progress has been difficult on the Republican side. He
says there has been a change of possibly only 7 votes. We had an
intelligence briefing by Schlesinger of Republicans who were against
us. Michel thinks two or three may have changed.
Zablocki and Broomfield are firm in their desire to go forward. We are
having a problem in getting Ray Madden to hold a Rules Committee
meeting.
Carl Albert asked that I conveyed to you personally the following comment
from him. Apparently Dick Bolling shares this view.
Carl said to tell you that if the risk of failure would
do you greater damage in your present situation
than delay, then he would recommend that you delay.
On the other hand, he wants you to know that if you
want the matter brought to a vote, regardless of the
outcome, then he will do whatever he can to be
helpful.
I might also add that Carl indicated if you desire that he would be glad to send
you a message in response to your letter on Monday to him advising that because
of the press of the legislative schedule that the House could not be responsive
to your request but that he would urge it be a matter of first consideration
when the House convenes after its Recess.
-2-
Because of the circumstances in the Senate, it makes it difficult to assess the
House situation. My view is that we should continue in our efforts to proceed.
However, I think we can get a much better estimate of the situation tomorrow
morning. Max and I will be talking with House Republican Leaders on the
Sequoia tonight and will pass on their views.
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SECRET
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DICK CHENEY
FROM:
JACK MARSH
SUBJECT:
Turkey Vote - House Situation
This has been a very fluid day on the Hill on Turkish aid. The House
situation is very unsettled insofar as a vote count on the issue. Dick
Bolling and Carl Albert spoke to Max and indicate great concern about
the chances of reversing the vote. Bolling advises there has been
erosion on the Democratic side of our support. John Rhodes also
indicates that progress has been difficult on the Republican side. He
says there has been a change of possibly only 7 votes. We had an
intelligence briefing by Schlesinger of Republicans who were against
us. Michel thinks two or three may have changed.
Zablocki and Broomfield are firm in their desire to go forward. We are
having a problem in getting Ray Madden to hold a Rules Committee
meeting.
Carl Albert asked that I conveyed to you personally the following comment
from him. Apparently Dick Bolling shares this view.
Carl said to tell you that if the risk of failure would
do you greater damage in your present situation
than delay, then he would recommend that you delay.
On the other hand, he wants you to know that if you
want the matter brought to a vote, regardless of the
outcome, then he will do whatever he can to be
helpful.
I might also add that Carl indicated if you desire that he would be glad to send
you a message in response to your letter on Monday to him advising that because
of the press of the legislative schedule that the House could not be responsive
to your request but that he would urge it be a matter of first consideration
when the House convenes after its Recess.
-2-
Because of the circumstances in the Senate, it makes it difficult to assess the
House situation. My view is that we should continue in our efforts to proceed.
However, I think we can get a much better estimate of the situation tomorrow
morning. Max and I will be talking with House Republican Leaders on the
Sequoia tonight and will pass on their views.
July 30
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Jack --
Dr. Ikle anxious to help.
Spoke with President.
Russ
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
GSA FORM 7122 (REV. 5-82)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 29, 1975
MEMORANDUM TO:
JACK MARSH
FROM:
RUSS ROURKE
R
Jack, in my conversation with Dr. Fred C. Ikle, Director,
U. S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, I discussed the
"approximate" situation concerning John Newhouse.
Dr. Ikle took the opportunity to also offer his support in the
event we become faced with another Turkish military assistance
vote. In his work at ACDA, he has had occasion to work very
closely with a number of Members of the House and, he believes,
he could be of material assistance in "changing several votes. 11
Being aware of the prohibition against lobbying, I made a mental
note of his offer and made no commitment.
TURKISH BILL
Baker
Abourezk
Muskie *
Bartlett
Allen
>
Nelson
Beall * I.N.
Bayh
V
Nunn
Bellmon
Bentsen
*
\
Pastore *
*
Brock
Biden
Pell
\
Brooke
Bumpers
Proxmire*
1
*
Buckley
Burdick *
1
Randolph
?
Case
Byrd (Va) *
Y
Ribicoff
Curtis
Byrd (W Va) *
Sparkman
Dole
?
Cannon *
Stennis *
Domenici
Chiles
*
Stevenson
Fannin *
Church
>
Stone
1
*
Fong
Clark
?
Symington
*
Garn
Cranston
Talmadge
Goldwater
Culver
Tunney *
Griffin
Eagleton
Williams
*
?
Hansen
Eastland
Hatfield
Ford
Republicans (39)
Helms
Glenn
*
Hruska
Gravel
Javits ?
NAYS YEAS 27 6
Hart (Colo)
<
Laxalt
Hart (Mich) *
?
4
Mathias
Hartke
*
A
Absent
1
McClure
Haskell
?
(R) Total 38
Packwood
Hathaway 7
Pearson
Hollings
Percy 1.11.
Huddleston
Democrats (61)
*
Roth
Humphrey *1.N.
Schweiker
Inouye
YEAS 19
Scott (Pa) *
Jackson
*
1
NAYS 30
Scott (Va)
M
>
Johnston
?
10
Stafford *
Kennedy
*
>
Absent 2
Stevens
Leahy
(D) Total 61
Taft *
Long
Thurmond
Magnuson
Tower
Mansfield *
Weicker *
GRAND TOTAL (100)
McClellan
Wyman(?)
McGee
*
YEAS 46
Young
McGovern
NAYS 36
McIntyre
? 14
Metcalf
A
Absent
Mondale
?
Total 99
Montoya
*
Morgan
*
Up for Election
**
Announced Retirement
DATE: 7-30-75
SUBJ:
i. N = if
K
Needed
Cellen
Alcen
HASKOY
1. Daarage to IT
R
Leary
if defeat,
Biden
Moss
28
X
Pasbre
Randolph
2. Bynd/Sease of
Senafe. would
Stone
william
Tacknoge
D
H/S
29 N
1, Take in
13, -
an Sense 8
Sanate
Not voting
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CANNON
2. Go fwd.
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Childs
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leaky Moss.
HART
I
Metcalf
Muskie ??
Margan
1
Symington
Wednesday, July 30, 1975
New Try to Be Made on Turkish
Arms
By Murrey Marder
in the House last week was terms that the House lift the
arms deliveries created by the
Washington Post Staff Writer
reintroduced by Broomfield,
embargo."
U.S. embargo. In any new
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To: CHENEY
CONFIDENTIAL
17/30/75?
Wed,
FROM: MARSH
Subject: BACKGROUND for the President
11:25
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We have been successful
in separating the Byrd
186
proposal from the Senate
Turkey bill so he will not
be amending our brill.
Present plan is for Senate
consideration at 2:00 p/m
Thursday.
Head count last made
tonite is 46 yea 36 NAY
14 Ques.
GERALD R. FORD
We are encountering
difficulties in getting House
consideration by Rules because
of delay that developed in
Senate. This is first item of
business for MAX and me
Thursday. Some Senate supporters
are relectant to proceed unless
the House will consider.
Broomfield has inquired of
Max if there was a desire by
the administration to go forward, or
pull down the bill. We are advising
FORD our last advice is to proceed.
is LIBRARY
Other matters of interest
in event you are unaware
include following:
1, N.H. Senate sent back
by Senate to N.H. for
special election"
2, Pay adjustment amend-
ment carried in House
214- - 213.
We will be working Turkey
matter closeCy both Houses and
will advise any developments,
Regards to all,
Jack
DERALO R. FORD LIBRABY
Turkey Head count follows
separate memo. Prepared by
Keadwall iN coopension Senafe Rep. LdRs.
Nays
Yeas
Nays
Yeas
Nay
Moss
\
Baker
Abourezk
\
Muskie
Bartlett
Allen
Nelson
\
Beall
Bayh
Nunn
Bellmon
Bentsen AB
Pastore
=
Brock
Biden
\
Pell
\
Brooke
1
Bumpers
Proxmire
\
Buckley AB
Burdick
\
Randolph
Case
Byrd (Va)
Ribicoff
Curtis
Byrd (WVa)
\
Sparkman
Dole
Cannon
V
Stennis
Domenici
Chiles
Stevenson
Fannin
Church
:
Stone
Fong
Clark
[
Symington
Garn
Cranston
\
Talmadge B
Goldwater AB
Culver
Tunney
S
Griffin
Eagleton
\
Williams
Hansen
Eastland AB
Hatfield
Ford
Republicans (39)
Helms
>
Glenn
Hruska
Gravel
YEAS
27
Javits
Hart (Colo)
NAYS
9
Laxalt
>
V
Hart (Mich)
V
2
Mathias
Hartke
Absent
McClure
Haskell
(R) Total
Packwood
>
Hathaway
Pearson
Hollings
\
Percy
\
Huddleston
Democrats (61)
Roth
\
Humphrey
Schweiker
Inouye
YEAS
20
Scott (Pa)
Jackson
\
NAYS
37
Scott (Va)
\
\
Johnston
$
4
Stafford
Kennedy
Absent
Stevens
Leahy
\
(D) Total
Taft
Long
Thurmond
Magnuson
Tower
Mansfield
GRAND TOTAL (100)
Weicker
McClellan
Wyman(?)
McGee AB
YEAS 47
Young
McGovern
\
NAYS 46
McIntyre
>
?
v
Metcalf
Absent 6
Mondale
Total 99
Montoya
Morgan
*
Up for Election
Announced
DATE: 7-31-75
SUBJ: Aid To Tuakey
LIBRAST GERALD
Turpey aid Nays
Yeas
Nays
Yeas
Nay:
Moss ?
Baker
Abourezk
\
Muskie
?
Bartlett
Allen ? HANG BACK
Nelson
Beall I.N.
Bayh
V
>
Numn
Bellmon
Bentsen
\
Pastore ?
Brock
Biden ?
Pell
>
Brooke
Bumpers
Proxmire
Buckley
Burdick
Randolph
Case
Byrd (Va)
\
Ribicoff
Curtis
Byrd (W Va)
Sparkman
Dole
Cannon
3
Stennis
Domenici
Chiles
?
Stevenson
<
Fannin
Church
:
Stone
Fong
У
Clark
Symington
Garn
Cranston
Talmadge AB
Goldwater AB
Culver
Tunney
>
Griffin
Eagleton
Williams ?
Hansen
Eastland AB
Hatfield
Ford
Republicans (39)
Helms
Glenn
Hruska
Gravel
\
YEAS 28
Javits ?
Hart (Colo)
>
NAYS
6
Laxalt
OK
Hart (Mich) ?
? 3 2
>
Mathias
Hartke
Absent 1
\
McClure
Haskell ?
(R) Total 38
Packwood
Hathaway
Pearson
Hollings
\
Percy I.N.
Huddleston
Democrats (61)
Roth
Humphrey I.N.
Schweiker
\
\
Inouye
YEAS 17
/
Scott (Pa)
Jackson
<
NAYS 27
Scott (Va)
Johnston
:
?
14 (1-1.N.)
Stafford
Kennedy
Absent 3
Stevens
Leahy ?
(D) Total 61
Taft
Long
Thurmond
Magnuson
Tower
Mansfield
Weicker
\
GRAND TOTAL (100)
McClellan
Wyman( (?)
McGee AB
YEAS 45
Young
McGovern
>
NAYS 33
McIntyre
1
?
17 (3-1.N.)
Metcalf
Mondale ?
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>
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Nays
Yeas
Nays
Yeas
Nays
Moss
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Baker
Abourezk
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Muskie
?
Bartlett
Allen -HANG BACK
Nelson
\
Beall I.N.
Bayh
-
>
Num
Bellmon
Bentsen
/
Pastoce ?
Brock
Biden
?
Pell
Brooke
Bumpers
Proxmire
>
Buckley
Burdick
\
Randolph
Case
Byrd (Va)
Ribicoff
Curtis
Byrd (WVa)
Sparkman
Dole
Cannon
7
Stennis
Domenici
Chiles
?
Stevenson
Fannin
Church
:
Stone
Fong
\
Clark
Symington
Garn
Cranston
>
Talmadge AB
Goldwater
Culver
Tunney
>
Griffin
Eagleton
Williams
?
Hansen
Eastland AB
Hatfield
V
Ford
Republicans (39)
Helms
Glenn
Hruska
Gravel
\
YEAS 28
Javits ?
Hart (Colo)
\
NAYS 6
Laxalt
Hart (Mich) ?
? 3 (2-1.N.)
Mathias
Hartke
\
Absent
1
McClure
Haskell ?
(R) Total 38
Packwood
Hathaway
Pearson
Hollings
\
Percy I.N.
Huddleston
Democrats (61)
Roth
-
Humphrey I.N.
Schweiker
\
Inouye
YEAS 17
Scott (Pa)
Jackson
<
NAYS 27
Scott (Va)
\
Johnston
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14 (1-1.N.)
Stafford
Kennedy
Absent 3
Stevens
Leahy !
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Long
Thurmond
Magnuson
Tower
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Weicker
McClellan
Wyman(?)
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McGovern
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NAYS 33
McIntyre
1
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Mondale
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DATE: 7-31-75
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July 31, 1975
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By
DAD NARS date 5/30/86
SECRET
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DICK CHENEY
FROM:
JACK MARSH Jan
SUBJECT:
Turkey Vote
Senator Mansfield requested a short meeting a while ago in his office to
discuss the Turkey bill. Attending were: Hugh Scott, Bob Griffin, Bob
Byrd, Bill Kendall, Max Friedersdorf, Jack Marsh, Bill Hillenbrand, and
Francis Valeo.
Mike is deeply concerned about the Turkey vote and the situation whereby
Harry Byrd can bring up a Sense of the Senate Resolution on Panama. Mike
points out under the agreement reached last night with Byrd the resolution
is a separate issue. Nevertheless he has an agreement with Harry which
permits consideration of his Resolution on Panama if Mike calls the Turkey
vote.
UP
Mike is concerned about the status of the vote on Turkey in both the House and
the Senate. He asked that I write down and present to you the following:
1.
Can the President stand a defeat on this measure in the Senate?
2.
Can you stand a defeat on the Byrd sense of the Senate Resolution?
3.
If the Byrd Resolution should carry, can you stand possible
Exerruptions in Panama and perhaps other parts of Latin America?
He points out that the Byrd Resolution is similar in intent to the
Snyder Resolution adopted by the House.
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4.
If the President can stand the matters set out in 1, 2 and 3 above,
can he and the other leaders be assured Madden will call a meeting
of the Rules Committee because Mike says if he does not, then
we will be out of the issue Friday
business ON
5.
If the Rules Committee does meet, can the Speaker and John assure
the House has the votes to win?
Mike feels that each of the five points above must be considered. In the mean-
time, the Joint Senate Leaders will try to build strength but the White House
should consider all these consequences.
Mike
wants to reconvene at 2: 30 and he would like to have a response to the
above by then.
It is my view that we must continue to proceed. This is a view shared by
Griffin, Scott, Friedersdorf, Rhodes, Zablocki and Broomfield. I conveyed
at the meeting that the guidance that we had was to continue to press for a
vote but I would convey the Mansfield concerns, particularly the Panama
situation.
Hugh Scott's comments are that we must take a great risk and possibly play
a big price for a victory on the Turkey matter. If the Senate acts and the
House does not, we are no worse off than we currently are.
Bob Griffin says we must go forward and favorable Senate action alone is
good.
We are making a concerted effort in the House to get Madden to have a
meeting of the Rules Committee and Rhodes and Albert are both helping
and we have advised Mike of the tremendous effort being mounted to have
a meeting of Rules. Time is a factor now so that the later the vote goes tonight,
the better the chances for a filibuster in the Rules Committee, if it meets.
Max advises that Albert and Bolling are helping but have the same apprehensions
today they had yesterday. Zablocki and Broomfield believe we have a chance
to reverse it in the House if we can get it to the Floor tomorrow.
The Senate count shows: 45 yeas; 33 nays; 17 undecided; 4 absent. Mike
and Bob are both working on Members on your behalf. We have a two-fold
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strategy on the Byrd Amendment. First, try to get him to delay until after
the Recess, and if that is unsuccessful, we are mounting an effort to head
it off by a Motion to refer it to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee when
he offers it on the Floor to prevent a vote on the merits.
On another matter, Max called from the House to advise that the Petroleum
Allocation Act was extended for a period of six months by a vote of 303 to
117.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 31, 1975
SECRET
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DICK CHENEY
FROM:
JACK MARSH Jack
SUBJECT:
Turkey Vote
Senator Mansfield requested a short meeting a while ago in his office to
discuss the Turkey bill. Attending were: Hugh Scott, Bob Griffin, Bob
Byrd, Bill Kendall, Max Friedersdorf, Jack Marsh, Bill Hillenbrand, and
Francis Valeo.
Mike is deeply concerned about the Turkey vote and the situation whereby
Harry Byrd can bring up a Sense of the Senate Resolution on Panama. Mike
points out under the agreement reached last night with Byrd the resolution
is a separate issue. Nevertheless he has an agreement with Harry which
permits consideration of his Resolution on Panama if Mike calls the Turkey
vote.
up
Mike is concerned about the status of the vote on Turkey in both the House and
the Senate. He asked that I write down and present to you the following:
1.
Can the President stand a defeat on this measure in the Senate?
2.
Can you stand a defeat on the Byrd sense of the Senate Resolution?
3.
If the Byrd Resolution should carry, can you stand possible
terruptions in Panama and perhaps other parts of Latin America?
He points out that the Byrd Resolution is similar in intent to the
Snyder Resolution adopted by the House.
amendment
Determined to be an administrative marking
Cancelled per E.O.
713
Sec. 1.3 and
Archivist's memo C. 16, 1983
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4.
If the President can stand the matters set out in 1, 2 and 3 above,
can he and the other leaders be assured Madden will call a meeting
of the Rules Committee because Mike says if he does not, then
we will be out of
the issue Friday.
business
5.
If the Rules Committee does meet, can the Speaker and John assure
the House has the votes to win?
Mike feels that each of the five points above must be considered. In the mean-
time, the Joint Senate Leaders will try to build strength but the White House
should consider all these consequences.
Mike wants
to reconvene at 2: 30 and he would like to have a response to the
above by then.
It is my view that we must continue to proceed. This is a view shared by
Griffin, Scott, Friedersdorf, Rhodes, Zablocki and Broomfield. I conveyed
at the meeting that the guidance that we had was to continue to press for a
vote but I would convey the Mansfield concerns, particularly the Panama
situation.
Hugh Scott's comments are that we must take a great risk and possibly play
a big price for a victory on the Turkey matter. If the Senate acts and the
House does not, we are no worse off than we currently are.
Bob Griffin says we must go forward and favorable Senate action alone is
good.
We are making a concerted effort in the House to get Madden to have a
meeting of the Rules Committee and Rhodes and Albert are both helping
and we have advised Mike of the tremendous effort being mounted to have
a meeting of Rules. Time is a factor now so that the later the vote goes tonight,
the better the chances for a filibuster in the Rules Committee, if it meets.
Max advises that Albert and Bolling are helping but have the same apprehensions
today they had yesterday. Zablocki and Broomfield believe we have a chance
to reverse it in the House if we can get it to the Floor tomorrow.
The Senate count shows: 45 yeas; 33 nays; 17 undecided; 4 absent. Mike
and Bob are both working on Members on your behalf. We have a two-fold
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strategy on the Byrd Amendment. First, try to get him to delay until after
the Recess, and if that is unsuccessful, we are mounting an effort to head
it off by a Motion to refer it to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee when
he offers it on the Floor to prevent a vote on the merits.
On another matter, Max called from the House to advise that the Petroleum
Allocation Act was extended for a period of six months by a vote of 303 to
117.
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LIBRARY
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on the basis of the discussions this morning, even though
we explored several possibilities, that there would be
any prospect of is change in the closing down of American
operations on these bases under present conditions.
I might add, incidentally, that one of the
subjects that was also discussed between the Prime Minister
and the President was the question of the control of opim,
in which the Turkish Prime Minister promised to do whatever
was necessary to make sure that none of their poppy pro-
duction would SO into private channels, but all of it
would be handled through Turkish Covernmental channels.
Q
Mr. Secretary, along those lines, some of
your Congrossional critics in Washington, specifically
Congression Bradomas, raised semequestions as to why
President Ford hasn't offered to waive $50 million in
foreign veapons sales purchased under the Foreign Assistance
Act in 1961. Was that discussed today at all, the possi-
bility of --.
A
First of all, we have to be clear what it
is that Congressman Brademas and Congressman
have
propmed to us. What they have proposed to us is that
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Turkey makes some concessions first. After Turkey has
made some concessions, they would hold still for the
President to waive up to $50 million of grant-aid.
It is a subject that was discussed at some length
this morning between the President and Prime Minister
Demirel, as it had been discussed in March between myself
and Prime Minister Dehirel --- and at that time the ton
Prime Minister and Foreign Minister; and as it was dis-
cussed on the visit of: Assistant Secretary Hartman in
May, and as it vas discussed on the occasion of my visit
in May.
In other words, the proposal to vaive $50 million
in grants-aid has been put repeatedly to Turkey. The
Turkish position has been that they do not want a gift of
United States aid. Their objection is to the embargo
of an ally with respect to purchases that Turkey had
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already made, and with respect to the Turkish ability
to buy American equipment for cash or credit.
So Turkey has consistently refused this proposal
as a question of principle, because they feel that there
is nomething contradictory about offering to give $50
million for free, while preventing them from buying with
D-5
their own money American equipment or taking delivery of
American equipment already purchased.
The President made an eloguent presentation of
his authority in this, and he received the answer that
we have received on four previous occasions. And it is
absolutely incorrect to say that the United States has
not attempted to use this possibility.
Ω
Mr. Secrdary, was the President's offer
to waive the $50 million in exchange for returning control
to the United States of the American bases?
A
The President offered this as a possibility
in order to solve the problem that is posed by the bases
and it was not accepted.
a
Mr. Secretary, is there any particular
impression of the significance of Mr. Brezhnev's speech?
A
We have not had an opportunity to analyze
the various terminology, so our reaction is a relatively
off-the-cuff reaction based on brief exchanges.
We thought that on the whole it was a moderate
speech, and on the whole it was a conciliatory speech,
which does not mean that we agreed with every paragraph
in it.
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Christian Science Monitor
Thursday, July 31, 1975
U.S.-Turkish crisis fogs Cyprus issue
By Eric Bourne
Cyprus negotiations began here three months ago between
Special correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor
Rauf Denktash, representing the Turkish Cypriots, and
Vienne
Claffes Cloridos Creek Cunricte
Christian Science Monitor
Thursday, July 31, 1975
Soviets seek
advantage in
U.S.-Turkish
impasse
By Paul Wohl
Special to
The Christian Science Monitor
July 31, 1975
Dear Charlie:
The President asked that I deliver to you
the attached message which was received
this morning in the White House Situation
Room.
With kindest personal regards, I am
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
Attachment
The Honorable Charles B. Rangel
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
JOM/dl
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Dear Charlie:
The President asked that I deliver to you
the attached message which was received
this morning in the White House Situation
Room.
With kindest personal regards, I am
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
Attachment
The Honorable Charles B. Rangel
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
JOM/dl
GERALD LEVESIT * FORD
July 31, 1975
Dear Charlie:
The President asked that I deliver to you
the attached message which was received
this morning in the White House Situation
Room.
With kindest personal regards, I am
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
Attachment
The Honorable Charles B. Rangel
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20515
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Dear Charley:
I wanted you to know that I have had a thorough conversation on the
drug situation with Prime Minister Demirel of Turkey.
I know that you will be as pleased as I was to hear how strongly the
Prime Minister believes in the most effective controls on the produc-
tion of opium poppies. He explained to me the strict measures Turkey
has taken under a un-approved plan. He said that all controls have
been centralized under the Agriculture Department, that he has more
than a thousand people involved in inspection, and that he had discussed
the matter before the entire Cabinet 3 or 4 times to make sure that all
his Ministers understand the policy he intends to pursue.
Finally, Prime Minister Demirel authorized me to say quote that he
intends to do whatever is necessary - not just to do his best - but
everything that is necessary to assure control as we promised unquote.
I hope that you will find these views as reassuring as I did. I know
that the Turkish authorities are as anxious as we are to guarantee
that poppy production is used only for the real needs of the medicinal
world for legal supplies of opiates
Mike doesn't want
(2:30 Sincerely, mtq)
II slagged in face.
/s/ Gerald R. Ford
GERALD FORD
The Honorable Charles B. Rangel
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
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July 31, 1975
Dear Charley:
I wanted you to know that I have had a thorough conversation on the
drug situation with Prime Minister Demirel of Turkey.
I know that you will be as pleased as I was to hear how strongly the
Prime Minister believes in the most effective controls on the produc-
tion of opium poppies. He explained to me the strict measures Turkey
has taken under a UN approved plan. He said that all controls have
been centralized under the Agriculture Department, that he has more
than a thousand people involved in inspection, and that he had discussed
the matter before the entire Cabinet 3 or 4 times to make sure that all
his Ministers understand the policy he intends to pursue.
Finally, Prime Minister Demirel authorized me to say quote that he
intends to do whatever is necessary - not just to do his best - but
everything that is necessary to assure control as we promised unquote.
I hope that you will find these views as reassuring as I did. I know
that the Turkish authorities are as anxious as we are to guarantee
that poppy production is used only for the real needs of the medicinal
world for legal supplies of opiates.
Sincerely,
/s/ Gerald R. Ford
The Honorable Charles B. Rangel
GERALD
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
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DEAR CHARLEY,
I WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT 1 HAVE HAD A THOROUGH CONVERSATION
ON THE DRUG SITUATION WITH PRIME MINISTER DEMIREL OF TURKEY.
I KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE AS PLEASED AS I was TO HEAR HOW
STRONGLY THE PRIME MINISTER BELIEVES IN THE MOST EFFECTIVE
CONTROLS ON THE PRODUCTION OF OPIUM POPPIES. HE EXPLAINED TO:
ME THE STRICT MEASURES TURKEY HAS TAKEN UNDER A UN-APPROVED
PLAN. HE SAID THAT ALL CONTROLS HAVE BEEN CENTRALIZED UNDER
THE AGRICULTURE DEPARMENT, THAT HE HAS MORE THAN A THOUSAND
PEOPLE INVOLVED IN INSPECTION, AND THAT HE HAD DISCUSSED
THE MATTER BEFORE THE ENTIRE CABINET 3874 TIMES TO MAKE SURE
THAT ALL HIS MINISTERS UNDERSTAND THE POLICY HE INTENDS TO
PURSUE.
FINALLY, PRIME MINISTER DEMIREL AUTHORIZED ME TO SAY
QUOTE THAT NE INTENDS TO DO WHATEVER IS NECESSARY - NOT JUST
TO DO HIS BEST - BUT EVERYTHING THAT IS NECESSARY TO ASSURE
CONTROL AS WE PROMISED UNQUOTE.
ROAD & GERALD IBRARY
I HOPE THAT YOU WILL FIND THESE VIEWS AS REASSURING
AS I DID. I KNOW THAT THE TURKISH AUTHORITIES ARE AS ANXIOUS
AS WE ARE TO GUARANTEE THAT POPPY PRODUCTION IS USED ONLY
FOR THE REAL NEEDS OF THE MEDICINAL WORLD FOR LEGAL SUPPLIES
OF OPIATES.
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SINCERELEY,
GERALD R. FORD
THE HONORABLE CHARLES B. RANGEL
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C.
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TO CONGRESSMAN CHARLES RANGEL.
QUOTE
DEAR CHARLEY,
I WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I HAVE HAD A THOROUGH CONVERSATION
ON THE DRUG SITUATION WITH PRIME MINISTER DEMIREL OF TURKEY.
I KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE AS PLEASED AS I WAS TO HEAR HOW
STRONGLY THE PRIME MINISTER BELIEVES IN THE MOST EFFECTIVE
CONTROLS ON THE PRODUCTION OF OPIUM POPPIES, HE EXPLAINED TO
ME THE STRICT MEASURES TURKEY HAS TAKEN UNDER A UN-APPROVED
PLAN. HE SAID THAT ALL CONTROLS HAVE BEEN CENTRALIZED UNDER
THE AGRICULTURE DEPARMENT, THAT HE HAS MORE THAN A THOUSAND
PEOPLE INVOLVED IN INSPECTION, AND THAT HE HAD DISCUSSED
THE MATTER BEFORE THE ENTIRE CABINET 3 OR 4 TIMES TO MAKE SURE
THAT ALL HIS MINISTERS UNDERSTAND THE POLICY ME INTENDS TO
PURSUE.
FINALLY, PRIME MINISTER DEMIREL AUTHORIZED ME TO SAY
QUOTE THAT HE INTENDS TO DO WHATEVER IS NECESSARY . NOT JUST
TO DO HIS BEST - BUT EVERYTHING THAT IS NECESSARY TO ASSURE
CONTROL AS WE PROMISED UNQUOTE.
I HOPE THAT YOU WILL FIND THESE VIEWS AS REASSURING
AS I DID. 1 KNOW THAT THE TURKISH AUTHORITIES ARE AS ANXIOUS
AS WE ARE TO GUARANTEE THAT POPPY PRODUCTION IS USED ONLY
FOR THE REAL NEEDS OF THE MEDICINAL WORLD FOR LEGAL SUPPLIES
OF OPIATES.
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SINCERELY,
GERALD R, FORD
THE HONORABLE CHARLES 8, RANGEL
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C,
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TO CONGRESSMAN CHARLES RANGEL.
QUOTE
DEAR CHARLEY,
I WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I HAVE HAD A THOROUGH CONVERSATION
ON THE DRUG SITUATION WITH PRIME MINISTER DEMIREL OF TURKEY.
I KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE AS PLEASED AS I WAS TO HEAR HOW
STRONGLY THE PRIME MINISTER BELIEVES IN THE MOST EFFECTIVE
CONTROLS ON THE PRODUCTION OF OPIUM POPPIES. HE EXPLAINED TO
ME THE STRICT MEASURES TURKEY HAS TAKEN UNDER A UN-APPROVED
PLAN. HE SAID THAT ALL CONTROLS HAVE BEEN CENTRALIZED UNDER
THE AGRICULTURE DEPARMENT, THAT HE HAS MORE THAN A THOUSAND
PEOPLE INVOLVED IN INSPECTION, AND THAT HE HAD DISCUSSED
THE MATTER BEFORE THE ENTIRE CABINET 3 OR 4 TIMES TO MAKE SURE
THAT ALL HIS MINISTERS UNDERSTAND THE POLICY HE INTENDS TO
PURSUE.
FINALLY, PRIME MINISTER DEMIREL AUTHORIZED ME TO SAY
QUOTE THAT HE INTENDS TO DO WHATEVER IS NECESSARY - NOT JUST
TO on HIS BEST - BUT EVERYTHING THAT IS NECESSARY TO ASSURE
CONTROL AS WE PROMISED UNQUOTE.
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I HOPE THAT YOU WILL FIND THESE VIEWS AS REASSURING
AS I DID. I KNOW THAT THE TURKISH AUTHORITIES ARE AS ANXIOUS
AS WE ARE TO GUARANTEE THAT POPPY PRODUCTION IS USED ONLY
FOR THE REAL NEEDS OF THE MEDICINAL WORLD FOR LEGAL SUPPLIES
OF OPIATES.
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GERALD R. FORD
THE HONORABLE CHARLES B. RANGEL
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
July 31, 1975
Dear Charley:
It has come to my attention that many of the votes
against the bill to lift the embargo on military assistance
to Turkey were based on a misunderstanding of the policies
of my Administration regarding the threat to this country
posed by foreign producers and exporters of opium.
I want you to know that I have had a thorough conversation
on the opium situation with Prime Minister Demirel of
Turkey earlier this week. I explained to him the high
priority which I place on this problem. I know that you
will be pleased as I was to hear how strongly the Prime
Minister believes in the most effective controls on the
production of opium poppies.
I also want you to know that my concern in Turkey is the
same as my concern in every nation in which opium poppies
are grown. All nations of the world -- friend and adversary
alike -- must understand that America considers the illicit
export of opium to this country a threat to our national
security. Secretary Kissinger and I intend to make sure
that they do.
As I mentioned to you on the phone from Helsinki this
morning, I look forward to discussing this further with
you and the Congress upon my return.
Sincerely,
/s/ Gerald R. Ford
The Honorable Charles B. Rangel
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
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MESSAGE:
IMMEDIATE
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TO JACK MARSH
UNCLASSIFIED HELSINKI 16
JULY 31, 1975
PLEASE DELIVER THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
TO CONGRESSMAN CHARLES RANGEL,
QUOTE
DEAR CHARLEY:
IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT MANY OF THE VOTES
AGAINST THE BILL TO LIFT THE EMBARGO ON MILITARY ASSISTANCE
TO TURKEY WERE BASED ON A MISUNDERSTANDING OF THE POLICIES
OF MY ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE THREAT TO THIS COUNTRY
POSED BY FOREIGN PRODUCERS AND EXPORTERS OF OPIUM.
I MANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I HAVE HAD A THOROUGH CONVERSATION
ON THE OPIUM SITUATION WITH PRIME MINISTER DEMIREL OF
TURKEY EARLIER THIS WEEK. I EXPLAINED TO HIM THE HIGH
PRIORITY WHICH I PLACE ON THIS PROBLEM. I KNOW THAT YOU
WILL BE PLEASED AS I WAS TO HEAR HOW STRONGLY THE PRIME
MINISTER BELIEVES IN THE MOST EFFECTIVE CONTROLS ON THE
PRODUCTION OF OPIUM POPPIES.
I ALSO WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT MY CONCERN IN TURKEY IS THE
SAME AS MY CONCERN IN EVERY NATION IN WHICH OPIUM POPPIES
ARE GROWN, ALL NATIONS OF THE WORLD-- FRIEND AND ADVERSARY
ALIKE -- MUST UNDERSTAND THAT AMERICA CONSIDERS THE ILLICIT
EXPORT OF OPIUM TO THIS COUNTRY A THREAT TO OUR NATIONAL
SECURITY. SECRETARY KISSINGER AND I INTEND TO MAKE SURE
THAT THEY DO.
AS I MENTIONED TO YOU ON THE PHONE FROM HELSINKI THIS
MORNING, I LOOK FORWARD TO DISCUSSING THIS FURTHER WITH
YOU AND THE CONGRESS UPON MY RETURN.
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MESSAGE (CONTINUED):
SINCERELY,
/S/ GERALD R. FORD
THE HONDRABLE CHARLES B. RANGEL
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C.
UNQUOTE
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IMMEDIATE
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TO JACK MARSH
UNCLASSIFIED HELSINKI 16
JULY 31, 1975
PLEASE DELIVER THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
TO CONGRESSMAN CHARLES RANGEL.
QUOTE
DEAR CHARLEY:
IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT MANY OF THE VOTES
AGAINST THE BILL TO LIFT THE EMBARGO ON MILITARY ASSISTANCE
TO TURKEY WERE BASED ON A MISUNDERSTANDING OF THE POLICIES
OF MY ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE THREAT TO THIS COUNTRY
POSED RY FOREIGN PRODUCERS AND EXPORTERS OF OPIUM.
I MANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I HAVE HAD A THOROUGH CONVERSATION
ON THE OPIUM SITUATION WITH PRIME MINISTER DEMIREL OF
TURKEY EARLIER THIS WEEK. I EXPLAINED TO HIM THE HIGH
PRIORITY WHICH I PLACE ON THIS PROBLEM. I KNOW THAT YOU
WILL BE PLEASED AS I WAS TO HEAR HOW STRONGLY THE PRIME
MINISTER BELIEVES IN THE MOST EFFECTIVE CONTROLS ON THE
PRODUCTION OF OPIUM POPPIES.
I ALSO WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT MY CONCERN IN TURKEY IS THE
SAME AS MY CONCERN IN EVERY NATION IN WHICH OPIUM POPPIES
ARE GROWN. ALL NATIONS OF THE WORLD-- FRIEND AND ADVERSARY
ALIKE -- MUST UNDERSTAND THAT AMERICA CONSIDERS THE ILLICIT
EXPORT OF OPIUM TO THIS COUNTRY A THREAT TO OUR NATIONAL
SECURITY. SECRETARY KISSINGER AND I INTEND TO MAKE SURE
THAT THEY no.
AS I MENTIONED TO YOU ON THE PHONE FROM HELSINKI THIS
MORNING, I LOOK FORWARD TO DISCUSSING THIS FURTHER WITH
BERALD FORD VIBRARY
YOU AND THE CONGRESS UPON MY RETURN.
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MESSAGE (CONTINUED):
SINCERELY,
/S/ GERALD R. FORD
THE HONORABLE CHARLES B. RANGEL
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WASHINGTON, D.C.
UNQUOTE
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