Copy of Telegram from the Department of State to the United States Embassy in Moscow
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TOP SECRET
DECLASSIFIED
E.O. 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D)
DEPT.OL STATE LTR. 3.5-23
AMEMBASSY
Ly DHC NARS Date 3-14-73
MOSCOW
US URGENT
EYES ONLY FOR THE AMBASSADOR
We approve your suggestion that the approach should be made by you
to Molotov just prior to your departure for leave and should be in the form
of an oral statement rather than a formal written document. However, we
feel you should tell Molotov that you are acting under the instructions of
your Government.
There is given below the outline of the type of statement we feel,
after taking your suggestions into full consideration (URTEL 774, April 26)
ANATIONAL
ARCHIVES AND
has
you should make to Molotov regarding the position of the United States.
RECORDS
We did not have in mind the probability of some Russian counter move
SERVICE"
in Europe proper since we agree with you that the present indications are
that, with the exception of a possible miscalculation in Berlin or Vienna,
the Kremlin does not intend to mount any action in Europe proper which would
carry the risk of actual hostilities. We have had more in mind the danger
that a miscalculation of our determination and intentions might lead them
to unwise action in Greece or Iran. The Far East being a much more unclear
situation is not regarded as a point of immediate danger where Communist
action could set off general hostilities.
The purpose we are seeking in this statement is the twofold objectives
outlined in our 459; to convince the Kremlin of the determination of the US
Government and people of the US to continue its policy of support for the
independence and integrity of the free nations of the world, if possible,
DECLASSIFIED
z.o, 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D)
DEPT: at STATE LJR. 3-5-3
TOP SECRET
LY HC
NARS Date 3-14-73
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