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Digitized from Box 38 of the NSA. Kissinger-Scowcroft West Wing Office Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
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NODIS
December 20, 1968
the
MESSAGE TO V NORTH VIETNAMESE
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESTDENT-ELECT
From:
Henry A Kissinger K
As we discussed today, I sent the following
communication to Hanoi through a contact used in
previous exchanges who is personally known to the
top leaders in Hanoi. The message was as follows:
"1. The Nixon Administration is prepared to
undertake serious talks.
2.
These talks are to be based on the self-respect
and sense of honor of all parties.
3.
The Nixon Administration is prepared for an
honorable settlement but for nothing less.
4.
If Hanoi wants, the Nixon Administration
would be willing to discuss ultimate
objectives first.
5. If Hanoi wishes to communicate some of their
general ideas prior to January 20, they will
be examined with a constructive attitude and
in strictest confidence.
"
EORD
DECLASSIFIED
own" JORE,
E.O. 12958, Sec. 3.5
NSC Memo, 11/24/98, State Dept. Guidelines
By lit
, NARA, Date 12/15/99
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