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MEETING OF FOREIGN SECRETARIES, JULY 27 MR. MOLOTOV acted as Chairman. MOLOTOV: Our first question relates to Italy and the other satellite states being admitted to the United Nations. This question was virtually settled at themeeting of the Big Three. BYRNES: I did not so understand. MOLOTOV: Let us discuss this question today. What other questions are there? BYRNES: I have a list of questions for discussion by the Big Three. I think I should read it as we are approaching the endof the Conference. The pertinent questions are: German economic question MOLOTOV: The question of reparations is even more urgent. BYRNES: I agree. That is the next question on my list. You may put it first if you wish. 2. German reparations. TRUMAN 3. Italian and Austrian reparations. 4. Oil for western Europe. Es S. .NATIONAL SERVICE" 5. Admission of Italy and satellites to United Nations. MOLOTOV: I thought that was our first item on this after- noon's agenda. BYRNES: That is right. I am merely listing the questions without regard to priority. 6. Implementation of Yalta agreement on the satellite states. 7. Policy toward Italy and other satellite states. The paper of the United States has not been acted upon. MOLOTOV: What is that? BYRNES: The paper presented the first day. MOLOTOV: What is contemplated?