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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
December 26, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
Al Haig
SUBJECT:
Items to Discuss with the President,
Saturday, December 26, 1970
1
1. Discuss conduct of meeting with Shultz on budget
Christmas Eve.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
2. Brief the President on details of your conversation
with Dobrynin previously not covered. Inform President you will
send him memcon.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
3. Tell the President results of backgrounder Christmas
Eve.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE/EYES ONLY
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library.
DECLASSIFIED This document has been reviewed pursuant to Executive Order 13526 and has been determined to be declassified.
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
-2-
4. Inform President of call Haig received from President
of World Jewish Congress re two Jewish/Soviet hijackers. Haig
merely noted call.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
5.
Tell the President that the Soviet tender and submarine
are now in Cienfuegos. Frigate departed Wednesday (late in the day).
During its time alongside the tender in Antilla, the submarine may
have undergone engine repairs. Analysis of data indicates it is unlikely
that more than one F-class submarine is in the vicinity of Cuba. (See
summary at Tab A). Based on foregoing, you will instruct Defense
and inform State of President's decision to launch Baltic Sea patrols
and step up Black Sea patrols in January.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
6. Brief the President on your conversation with Ambassador
Smith.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
7. Discuss your conversation with Ambassador Rabin.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library.
DECLASSIFIED This document has been reviewed pursuant to Executive Order 13526 and has been determined to be declassified.
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
December 23, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
Al Haig
SUBJECT:
Items to Discuss with the President, Thursday,
December 23, 1970
1. Discuss conduct of meeting with Shultz this morning on budget.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
2. Brief the President on details of your conversation with Dobrynin
not covered Saturday.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
3. Tell the President you will be giving a backgrounder this monning
discussingsaccomplishments and problems of U.S. foreign policy during this
year.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
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DECLASSIFIED This document has been reviewed pursuant to Executive Order 13526 and has been determined to be declassified.
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
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4. Tell the President that the Soviet tender, frigate and submarine
are now in Cienfuegos. Frigate may have departed late yesterday. During
its time alongside the tender in Antilla, the submarine may have undergone
engine repairs. Analysis of data indicates it is unlikely that more than one
F-class submarine is in the vicinity of Cuba. (See map at Tab A)
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
5. Brief the President on your meeting with Senator Church.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
6. Brief the President on your conversation with Ambassador Smith.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
7. Discuss your conversation with Ambassador Rabin.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
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DECLASSIFIED This document has been reviewed pursuant to Executive Order 13526 and has been determined to be declassified.
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
December 23, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
Al Haig
Throsely
SUBJECT:
Items to Discuss with the President, Wednesday,
December 23, 1970
Discuss conduct of meeting with Schully This morning on ludget
1. Discuss conduct of meeting this morning with Secretary Laird.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
2. Brief the President on details of your conversation with Dobrynin
not covered Saturday.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
3. Inform President of results of your meeting with Shultz last night.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
3. Tell The Prundt will be giving pyoblins a 0605
This morning descreasing foreign policy deing This
unfecur year
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
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Frigute mayhowe depented late yecterday
4. Tell the President that the Soviet tender, frigate and submarine
are now in Cienfuegos.. During its time alongside the tender in Antilla,
the submarine may have undergone engine repairs. Analysis of data
indicates it is unlikely that more than one F-class submarine is in the
vicinity of Cuba.
I have discussed this with the Presi dent: Yes
No
Comments:
5. Brief the President on your meeting with Senator Church.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
6. Brief the President on your conversation with Ambassador Smith.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
7. Discuss your conversation with Ambassador Rabin.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library.
DECLASSIFIED This document has been reviewed pursuant to Executive Order 13526 and has been determined to be declassified.
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
December 23, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
A1 Haig
SUBJECT:
Items to Discuss with the President, Wednesday,
December 23, 1970
1. Discuss conduct of meeting this morning with Secretary Laird.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
2. Brief the President on details of your conversation with Dobrynin
not covered Saturday.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
3. Inform President of results of your meeting with Shultz last night.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
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DECLASSIFIED This document has been reviewed pursuant to Executive Order 13526 and has been determined to be declassified.
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
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4. Tell the President that the Soviet tender, frigate and submarine
are now in Cienfuegos. During its time alongside the tender in Antilla,
the submarine may have undergone engine repairs. Analysis of data
indicates it is unlikely that more than one F-class submarine is in the
vicinity of Cuba.
I have discussed this with the Presi dent: Yes
No
Comments:
5. Brief the President on your meeting with Senator Church.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
6. Brief the President on your conversation with Ambassador Smith.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
7. Discuss your conversation with Ambassador Rabin.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library.
DECLASSIFIED This document has been reviewed pursuant to Executive Order 13526 and has been determined to be declassified.
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
December 22, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
Al Haig
Wednesday
SUBJECT:
Items to Discuss with the President, Tuesday
December 22, 1970
conduct of meeting This morning with Secretay Saind
1. Discuss status of protective reaction strikes.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
2. Tell the President General Haig has returned and you would like
to meet with the President as soon as convenient to give the President a
rundown on General Haig's views on the situation in Southeast Asia and
the status of planning for the dry season.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
debails of
Tell the President of your conversations with Dobrynin, and
Biif Do President on your
<<00 notchured
2
that you will be meeting with him for lunch today.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
TOP
SECRET ONLY 3. /SENSITIVE imform President
EYES
nuting mte with shirty last
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4. Brief the President on the Cambodian situation and status of
Kongpong Cham operation. Tell the President bombing operations have
been stepped up in Cambodia.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
Inform the President of your plans to spend next week in California.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
6. Brief the President on your meeting with the Boston Globe group
and your luncheon at the Washington Post.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
7. Tell the President that the Soviet tender, frigate and submarine
are now in Cienfuegos. During its time alongside the tender in Antilla,
the submarine may have undergone engine repairs. Analysis of data
indicates it is unlikely that more than one F-class submarine is in the
vicinity of Cuba.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
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DECLASSIFIED This document has been reviewed pursuant to Executive Order 13526 and has been determined to be declassified.
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8. Brief the President on your meeting with Senator Church.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
9. Buif the President on your conversation with adassada Re
Smith
10. Discuss your conversation will Ralin
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library.
DECLASSIFIED This document has been reviewed pursuant to Executive Order 13526 and has been determined to be declassified.
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EYES ONLY
December 22, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
Al Haig
SUBJECT:
Items to Discuss with the President, Tuesday
December 22, 1970
1. Discuss status of protective reaction strikes.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
2. Tell the President General Haig has returned and you would like
to meet with the President as soon as convenient to give the President a
rundown on General Haig's views on the situation in Southeast Asia and
the status of planning for the dry season.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
9. Tell the President of your conversations with Dobrynin and
that you will be meeting with him for lunch today.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
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4. Brief the President on the Cambodian situation and status of
Kongpong Cham operation. Tell the President bombing operations have
been stepped up in Cambodia.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
5. Inform the President of your plans to spend next week in California.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
6. Brief the President on your meeting with the Boston Globe group
and your luncheon at the Washington Post.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
7. Tell the President that the Soviet tender, frigate and submarine
are now in Cienfuegos. During its time alongside the tender in Antilla,
the submarine may have undergone engine repairs. Analysis of data
indicates it is unlikely that more than one F-class submarine is in the
vicinity of Cuba.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
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DECLASSIFIED This document has been reviewed pursuant to Executive Order 13526 and has been determined to be declassified.
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EYES ONLY
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8. Brief the President on your meeting with Senator Church.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
AMH:JTH:feg:12/21/70
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
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DECLASSIFIED This document has been reviewed pursuant to Executive Order 13526 and has been determined to be declassified.
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
22
EYES ONLY
December 21, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
Al Haig
SUBJECT:
Items to Discuss with the President, Tuesday Monday,
December 21,1970 1970
/. Discuss rolective reaction strike,
2. Tell the President General Haig has returned and you scheduled under like to
statust
to meet with the President and yourself today (tentatively 3:15 P.M.)as as som as
Convenent
to give the President rundown on General Haig's views on the situation in
Southeast Asia and the status of planning for the dry season.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
3. Discuss Secretary Volpe's question concerning announcement of
recommendations of Coast Guard Board of Investigation on defector incident.
Two of the men will probably undergo court martial proceedings and the
other will be reprimanded.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
4, Tell the President of your conversations with Dobrynin and
Rat you willle meeting with her for lunch Today
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
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2
5. Brief the President on the Cambodian situation and status of
Kongpong Cham operation. Tell the President bombing operations have
been stepped up in Cambodia.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
6See next page
74
Brief the President on your meeting with the Boston Globe group
and your luncheon at the Washington Post.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
6. Tell the President that the Soviet ships in the Cuban avez are nowin
Jender, fregate andrelmance
again operating near Cienfuegos. map at Tab A). During its time
alongside the tender in Antilla, the submarine may have undergone engine
repairs. Analysis of data indicates that it is unlikely that more than one
F-class submarine is in the vicinity of Cuba.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
7. Discuss with the President your call from Mr. Molina of the
Ford Motor Company concerning their Chile project.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
18. Brief the President on your meeting with Senator Church.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library.
DECLASSIFIED This document has been reviewed pursuant to Executive Order 13526 and has been determined to be declassified.
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EYES ONLY
3
next
6
Inform the President of your plans to spend 4 week in
California.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
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DECLASSIFIED This document has been reviewed pursuant to Executive Order 13526 and has been determined to be declassified.
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EYES ONLY
December 19, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
Al Haig
SUBJECT:
Items to Discuss with the President, Saturday,
December 19, 1970
1. Discuss Secretary Volpe's question concerning announcement of
recommendations of Coast Guard Board of Investigation on defector incident.
Two of the men will probably undergo court martial proceedings and the
other will be reprimanded.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
2. Tell the President of your conversations with Dobrynin.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
3. Brief the President on the Cambodian situation and status of
Kongpong Cham operation. Tell the President bombing operations have
been stepped up in Cambodia.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
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4. Tell the President General Haig has returned and give him a
rundown on General Haig's views on the situation in Southeast Asia.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
5. Brief the President on your meeting with the Boston Globe group
and your luncheon at the Washington Post.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
6. Tell the President that the tender and oiler are in Havana. The
diesel submarine and frigate have left Havana. During its time alongside
the tender in Antiala, the submarine may have undergone engine repairs.
Analysis of data indicates that it is unlikely that more than one F-class
submarine is in the vicinity of Cuba.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
7. Discuss with the President your call from Mr. Molina of the
Ford Motor Company concerning their Chile project.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
8. Give the President a rundown of your briefing of the four GOP
Senators-elect and Senator-elect Buckley.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
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9. Review your meeting with Admiral Rickover.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
10. Brief the President on your meeting with Senator Churdh.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
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DECLASSIFIED This document has been reviewed pursuant to Executive Order 13526 and has been determined to be declassified.
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
December 18, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
Colonel Kennedy
Salenday
SUBJECT:
Items to Discuss with the President, Friday,
December 18, 1970
1. Discuss President S meetings this morning with Prime Minister
Heath. Inform him that you received a message from General Goodpaster
which indicates he shares the views contained in the President's talker
related to European defense (Tab A). Tell the President you held a
meeting on the Indian Ocean and of Thompson's cooperative participation.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
&.
Discuss Secretary Volpe's question concerning announcement of
recommendations of Coast Guard Board of Investigation on defector incident.
Two of the men will probably undergo court martial proceedings and the
other will be reprimanded.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
3.
Tell the President of your conversations with Dobrynin.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
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3. Brief the President on the Cambodian situation and status of
Kongpong Cham operation. Tell the President bombing operations have
been stepped up in Cambodia.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
Jeneral Haig has releved and give kin
give The President arundown on Memal Hangs news on resitionation S.E Asia
5. Inform the President that you have received an encouraging report
from General Haig on South Vietnam and the benefits of the Cambodian
operation (original at Left Flap). Tell the President Haig believes that
under present circumstances Ladd should remain in Phnom Penh and not
return with him to Washington.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
6. Brief the President on your meeting with the Boston Globe group.
and your luchem at he Weshington Poil
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
7. Brief the President on the state of play at Helsinki and your
meeting with the Verification Panel last Monday and the guidance which has
been sent to the Delegation. (Tab B)
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
EYES ONLY
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The doesel pulmanine an and figute
have left
B.
Tell the President that the tender, F class submarine, frigate
and oiler are in Havana. During its time alongside the tender in Antilla,
the submarine may have undergone engine repairs. Analysis of data
indicates that it is unlikely that more than one F-class submarine is in
the vicinity of Cuba.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
9. Discuss with the President your call from Mr. Molina of the
Ford Motor Company concerning their Chile project.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
10. Give the President a rundown of your briefing of the four GOP
Senators-elect and Senator-elect Buckley.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
11. Review your meeting with Vice Admiral Rickover.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
12. Brief the President on your meeting with Senator Church.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
TOP SECRET / at the RichardNixon Presidential Library.
DECLASSIFIED This document has been reviewed pursuant to Executive Order 13526 and has been determined to be declassified.
TabA
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
24404
CONFIDENTIAL
December 16, 1970
To: Colonel Kennedy
Per our phone conversation this afternoon,
I am returning the message of General
Goodpaster. As I mentioned, page 5 of HAK's
memo for the President contains the essence
of the points made by the General. Consequently,
the only further action to take might possibly
be to inform the President that General
Goodpaster shares the views contained in the
memo relating to European defense matters.
I leave it to your judgment whether this should
be done.
HSonnenfeldt
CONFIDENTIAL
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1. WHEN THE PRESIDENT SEES PRIME MINISTER HEATH,
HE MAY WISH TO INDICATE A GENERALLY FAVORABLE ATTITUDE TOWARD
EUROPEAN EVOLUTION IN THE DIRECTION OF GREATER UNITY, PARTICULARLY
IN THE MILITARY FIELD. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF PRACTICAL POSSI-
BILITIES, SUCH AS MOVEMENT TOWARD A JOINT EUROPEAN LOGISTIC
SYSTEM, ADOPTION OF COMMON EUROPEAN TABLES OF ORGANIZATION
AND EQUPPMENT (OR AS NEARLY COMMON AS POSSIBLE), AND FURTHER
MOVEMENT TOWARD ADOPTION BY THE EUROPEANS OF COMMON MAJOR
WEAPONS SYSTEMS, INCLUDING TANKS, APC'S, AIRCRAFT FOR VARIOUS
ROLES, ETC. WHILE THE us MIGHT FIND IT POSSIBLE TO JOIN IN SOME
PARTS OR PHASES OF THE FOREGOINS, LIMITATIONS ARISE BASED ON
OUR NEED FOR WORLDWIDE CAPABILITIES, AND THE PRACTICAL
POSSIBILITIES THEREFORE SEEM GREATER ON A EUROPEAN SCALE.
2. IF CARRIED OUT WITH GOOD SENSE, THESE ACTIVITIES COULD
BE ACCOMPLISHED IN A WAY THAT WOULD MAINTAIN, AND IN FACT OVER
A PERIOD OF TIME ENHANCE, A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN U.S.
AND EUROPE -- SINCE THERE IS A LARGE MEASURE OF BASIC
COINCIDENCE BETWEEN OUR SECURITY/DEFENSE INTERESTS AND
THEIRS.
3. I WOULD ALSO ASSUME THAT, IF CARRIED OUT ON A BASIS
OF WISDOM AND FAIRNESS, EVOLUTION TOWARD UNITY IN OTHER FIELDS,
SUCH AS ECONOMICAND POLITICAL, COULD ALSO BE SUPPORTED.
SUPPORT OF THIS KIND COULD STRENGTHEN CONFIDENCE OF HEATH
IN WHAT HE IS DOING, AND HELP KEEP BRITISH FOCUS ON THE
FUTURE IN A CONSTRUCTIVE WAY.
4. I AM NOT SUGGESTING FOREGOING BE DONE PUBLICLY,
BUT RATHER DURING PRIVATE CONVERSATIONS.
5. BEST REGARDS.
GP-1
SSO NOTE: PRECEDENCE FOR TRANSMISSION ONLY. DELIVER
DURING DUTY HOURS
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 12, 1970
TOP SECRET
MEMORANDUM FOR
The Secretary of State
The Secretary of Defense
The Director of Central Intelligence
The Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Senior Members, U.S. Strategic Arms
Limitation Talks Delegation
SUBJECT:
Instructions for Delegation at Helsinki (SALT III)
The President has decided that, in order to preserve bargaining
leverage without indicating complete inflexibility on issues arising
in the talks, the Delegation should inform the Soviets before the
close of the Helsinki talks that:
-- both sides have emphasized the need to limit both offensive
and defensive systems in a Strategic Arms Limitation Agreement;
-- with respect to the Soviet "Basic Provisions" for an agree-
ment on limiting the deployment of ABM systems, we continue to
believe that to achieve the purposes of these talks an agreement
should include limits on both offensive and defensive systems;
-- we expect to continue to negotiate toward the objective of
limitations on both offensive and defensive forces;
and that:
-- only after all the main elements of an initial agreement on
central strategic systems have been worked out, would we consider
it possible to assess mutually satisfactory ways in which actions
by either side relating to other nuclear delivery systems could be
prevented from upsetting the strategic balance.
TOP SECRET
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Our NATO Allies should be informed of these statements before
they are given, if possible, or at about the time they are given.
More complete consultations may be deferred until after the
Helsinki phase of the talks is completed.
A.
Henry A. Kissinger
CC: The Attorney General
TOP SECRET
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MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
Colonel Kennedy
SUBJECT:
Items to Discuss with the President, Friday,
December 18, 1970
1. Discuss President's meetings this morning with Prime Minister
Heath. Inform him that you received a message from General Goodpaster
which indicates he shares the views contained in the President's talker
related to European defense (Tab A). Tell the President you held a
meeting on the Indian Ocean and of Thompson's cooperative participation.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
2. Discuss Secretary Volpe's question concerning announcement of
recommendations of Coast Guard Board of Investigation on defector incident.
Two of the men will probably undergo court martial proceedings and the
other will be reprimanded.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
3. Tell the President of your conversations with Dobrynin.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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4. Brief the President on the Cambodian situation and status of
Kongpong Cham operation. Tell the President bombing operations have
been stepped up in Cambodia.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
5. Inform the President that you have received an encouraging report
from General Haig on South Vietnam and the benefits of the Cambodian
operation (original at Left Flap). Tell the President Haig believes that
under present circumstances Ladd should remain in Phnom Penh and not
return with him to Washington.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
6. Brief the President on your meeting with the Boston Globe group/
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
7. Brief the President on the state of play at Helsinki and your
meeting with the Verification Panel last Monday and the guidance which has
been sent to the Delegation. (Tab B)
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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8. Tell the President that the tender, F-class submarine, frigate
and oiler are in Havana. During its time alongside the tender in Antilla,
the submarine may have undergone engine repairs. Analysis of data
indicates that it is unlikely that more than one F-class submarine is in
the vicinity of Cuba.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
9. Discuss with the President your call from Mr. Molina of the
Ford Motor Company concerning their Chile project.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
10. Give the President a rundown of your briefing of the four GOP
Senators-elect and Senator-elect Buckley.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
11. Review your meeting with Vice Admiral Rickover.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
12. Brief the President on your meeting with Senator Church.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
HENRY A. KISSINGER
SUBJECT:
Situation in Southeast Asia
General Haig has provided an interim assessment of the situation in
South Vietnam indicating that he is greatly encouraged by the progress
since his last visit and especially impressed by the continuing benefits
of the Cambodian operation. He reports that:
-- The success of the Cambodian operation is particularly
manifest in III Corps which has enjoyed almost complete
respite from enemy military activity and is enjoying economic
benefits from the improved security situation. Former enemy
sanctuary areas are now devoid of main force activity.
-- South Vietnamese execution of the Kampong Cham operation
has been impressive.
-- It is absolutely essential to insure the viability of the Cambodian
regime to prevent enemy reestablishment of sanctuaries. Operations
now planned for the dry season will guarantee this for at least another
six months and have potential for achieving decisive results with
respect to the entire conflict in Southeast Asia.
-- Both drug and racial problems are real but amenable to manage-
ment and sensitive leadership.
-- Ambassador Bunker and General Abrams are solidly in tune
with the President's thinking with respect to Cambodia and every
indication thus far suggests that President Thieu and the South
Vietnamese military share this view point.
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CONFIDENTIAL
December 16, 1970
To: Colonel Kennedy
Per our phone conversation this afternoon,
I am returning the message of General
Goodpaster. As I mentioned, page 5 of HAK's
memo for the President contains the essence
of the points made by the General. Consequently,
the only further action to take might possibly
be to inform the President that General
Goodpaster shares the views contained in the
memo relating to European defense matters.
I leave it to your judgment whether this should
be done.
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1. WHEN THE PRESIDENT SEES PRIME MINISTER HEATH,
ME MAY VISH TO INDICATE A GENERALLY FAVORABLE ATTITUDE TOWARD
EUROPEAN EVOLUTION IN THE DIRECTION OF GREATER UNITY, PARTICULARLY
IN THE MILITARY FIELD. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF PRACTICAL POSSI-
BILITIES, SUCH AS MOVEMENT TOWARD A JOINT EUROPEAN LOGISTIC
SYSTEM, ADOPTION OF COMMON EUROPEAN TABLES OF ORGANIZATION
AND EQUPPMENT (OR AS NEARLY COMMON AS POSSIBLE), AND FURTHER
MOVEMENT TOWARD ADOPTION BY THE EUROPEANS OF COMMON MAJOR
WEAPONS SYSTEMS, INCLUDING TANKS, APC'S, AIRCRAFT FOR VARIOUS
ROLES, ETC. WHILE THE us MIGHT FIND IT POSSIBLE TO JOIN TN SOME
PARTS OR PHASES OF THE FOREGOING, LIMITATIONS ARISE BASED ON
OUR NEED FOR WORLDWIDE CAPABILITIES, AND THE PRACTICAL
POSSIBILITIES THEREFORE SEEM BREATER ON A EUROPEAN SCALE.
2. IF CARRIED OUT WITH GOOD SENSE, THESE ACTIVITIES COULD
BE ACCOMPLISHED IN A WAY THAT WOULD MAINTAIN, AND IN FACT OVER
A PERIOD OF TIME ENHANCE, A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN U.S.
AND EUROPE - SINCE THERE IS A LARGE MEASURE OF BASIC
COINCIDENCE BETWEEN OUR SECURITY/DEFENSE INTERESTS AND
THEIRS.
3. I WOULD ALSO ASSUME THAT, IF CARRIED OUT ON A BASIS
OF WISDOM AND FAIRNESS, EVOLUTION TOWARD UNITY IN OTHER FIELDS,
SUCH AS ECONOMICAND POLITICAL, COULD ALSO BE SUPPORTED.
SUPPORT OF THIS KIND COULD STRENGTHEN CONFIDENCE OF HEATH
IN WHAT HE IS DOING, AND HELP KEEP BRITISM FOCUS ON THE
FUTURE IN A CONSTRUCTIVE WAY.
4. 1 AM NOT SUGGESTING FOREGOING BE DONE PUBLICLY,
BUT RATHER DURING PRIVATE CONVERSATIONS.
5. BEST REGARDS.
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December 12, 1970
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MEMORANDUM FOR
The Secretary of State
The Secretary of Defense
The Director of Central Intelligence
The Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Senior Members, U.S. Strategic Arms
Limitation Talks Delegation
SUBJECT:
Instructions for Delegation at Helsinki (SALT III)
The President has decided that, in order to preserve bargaining
leverage without indicating complete inflexibility on issues arising
in the talks, the Delegation should inform the Soviets before the
close of the Helsinki talks that:
both sides have emphasized the need to limit both offensive
and defensive systems in a Strategic Arms Limitation Agreement;
-- with respect to the Soviet "Basic Provisions" for an agree-
ment on limiting the deployment of ABM systems, we continue to
believe that to achieve the purposes of these talks an agreement
should include limits on both offensive and defensive systems;
- - we expect to continue to negotiate toward the objective of
limitations on both offensive and defensive forces;
and that:
-- - only after all the main elements of an initial agreement on
central strategic systems have been worked out, would we consider
it possible to assess mutually satisfactory ways in which actions
by either side relating to other nuclear delivery systems could be
prevented from upsetting the strategic balance.
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Our NATO Allies should be informed of these statements before
they are given, if possible, or at about the time they are given.
More complete consultations may be deferred until after the
Helsinki phase of the talks is completed.
A.
Henry A. Kissinger
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Tell-The Present conversations alabysis,
MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
Colonel Kennedy
SUBJECT:
Items to Discuss with the President, Thursday,
December 17, 1970
1. Discuss President's meetings this morning with Prime Minister
Heath. Inform him that you received a message from General Goodpaster
which indicates he shares the views contained in the President's talker
related to European defense (Tab A)
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
Kongpong of Cham operation. Tell the President bombing operations have
3.
Brief the President on the Cambodian situation and status of
been stepped up in Cambodia. Tell the President you held a meeting on
the Indian Ocean and of Thompson's cooperative participation.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
5
(Coryat TabB
Inform the President that you have received preliminary reports
from General Haig on the Cambodian leg of his trip and an encouraging report
fronthead
Have on South Vietnam and the benefits of the Cambodian operation. You have
sent the President memorandums attaching these cables (Tab B). Tell
the President Haig believes that under present circumstances Ladd should
remain in Phnom Penh and not return with him to Washington.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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Brief the President on your meeting with the Boston Globe
group.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
6
Brief the President on the state of play at Helsinki and your
meeting with the Verification Panel last Monday and the guidance which has
been sent to the Delegation. (Tab C)
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
Se
Tell the President that the tender, F-class submarine, frigate
and oiler are in Havana. During its time alongside the tender in Antilla,
the submarine may have undergone engine repairs. Analysis of data indicates
that it is unlikely that more than one F-class submarine is in the vicinity of
Cuba.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
of
Discuss with the President your call from Mr. Molina of the
Ford Motor Company concerning their Chile project.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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8. Tell the President you briefed the Vice President last
Wednesday.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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9. Give the President a rundown of your briefing of the four GOP
Senators-elect and Senator-elect Buckley.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
10. Review your meeting with Vice Admiral Rickover.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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Brief the President on your meeting with Senator Church.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
Henry A. Kissinger
SUBJECT: Situation in Southeast Asia
Attached is an interim assessment by General Haig of the situation
in South Vietnam. He is greatly encouraged by the progress since his
last visit and especially impressed by the continuing benefits of the
Cambodian operation last May and June. The following points in his
report are of particular interest:
-- The success of the Cambodian operation is particularly
manifest in III Corps which has enjoyed almost complete
respite from enemy military activity and is enjoying economic
benefits from the improved security situation. Former enemy
saactuary areas are now devoid of main force activity.
-- South Vietnamese execution of the Kampong Cham operation
has been impressive.
-- It is absolutely essential to insure the viability of the Cambodian
regeme to prevent enemy reestablishment of sanctuaries. Operations
now planned for the dry season will guamantee this for at least another
six months and have potential for achieving decisive results with
respect to the entire conflict in Southeast Asia.
-- Withdrawal schedules between now and May 1 are sound. Future
Future troop draw downs will be governed by the success of the
dry season campaign and from estimates should be delayed until
late February or early March when allied and enemy operations
can be better essessed. US combat forces are not now under
employed considering currently approved withdrawal schedules.
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-- Both drug and racial problems are real but amenable to management
and sensitive leadership.
-- Ambassador Bunker and General Abrams are solidly in tune with
the President's thinking with respect to Cambodia and every
indication thus far suggest that President Thieu and the South
Vietnamese military share this new point.
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
HENRY A. KISSINGER
SUBJECT:
Preliminary Assessment of Situation in Cambodia
Attached are three reports from General Haig containing his initial
impressions of the situation in Cambodia. Among the more significant
observations in the cables at Tabs A and B are the following:
-- There is a lack of information in the capitol concerning the
political and military situation in the rest of the country. Judgments
are often made on the basis of rumors or stale factual data. Steps are
being taken to improve collection but efforts may also be necessary in
Washington to insure Embassy personnel get out into the field.
-- The military situation is serious but not critical.
-- The enemy obviously is determined to carry the battle to
the Cambodian army and their goal appears to be maximum attrition of
Cambodian forces.
-- Cambodian performance has been spotty. Tactics have been
poor and command and control procedures weak. However, despite
these shortcomings and recent setbacks there is no evidence of shaken
confidence or morale problems. Lon Nol is much more self-assured
but his basic confidence about the future may be somewhat unrealistic.
Whether the enthusiasm and nationalism displayed is confined to the
capitol, whether the basic optimism of the leaders is misplaced and
whether a few serious military setbacks might unravel the situation is
difficult to assess.
-- Sirik Matak is very concerned about the impact of continuing
interdiction of road and water arteries on the economy and political
loyalty of the people. He believes, however, that Hanoi may be ready
to negotiate and cited the Sontay Raid as a contributing factor.
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-- Among the immediate military needs are: improved capa-
bility for evacuation and care of wounded, riverine forces to secure
water supply routes, and improved South Vietnamese responsiveness to
emergency requests. These and other Cambodian needs have been dis-
cussed with General Abrams and responsive measures are being taken
in all areas. (See status report, Tab C).
-- A serious political problem is the continuing ARVN misbe-
haviour in Cambodia.
-- Under present circumstances it would not be wise for Mr.
Ladd to return to Washington.
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TO:
Dr. Kissinger
FROM:
B/Gen. Haig, MACV, Saigon
1. This will give you a few general impressions of our Cambodian stop
and cover our second day activities which included long visits with Lon
Nol and Sirik Matak, a lunch given in our honor by Lon Not, and a tour
of the Fank Training Camp at Kampol.
2. The basic impression I carry away from Cambodia is one of uncer-
tainty as to just what is going on outside of the capitol either militarily
or politically. I have already mentioned the serious problem of our
attaches not getting outside of Phnom Penh and relying almost totally on
the Fank who also appear to lack a good grasp of the situation. On the
political side the Ambassador has made only one field trip to Kompong
Cham and other officers have not been able to get out frequently either.
The fundamental danger of our failure to acquire accurate assessments of
the actual situation on the ground is that Lon Nol, the Fank, and to a
degree, US Embassy Phnom Penh, are forced to make judgments largely
on the basis of instantaneous rumors or very stale factual data which
finally reaches the capitol at a point in time when operational or logistic
decisions have already been made. I have discussed this problem with
General Abrams and General Weyand, and they agree that they can assist
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in the intelligence collection effort by making aircraft available to US
Embassy Phnom Penh, supplementing intelligence collection through
coordinating factual reports and, as necessary, launching observor
aircraft from South Vietnam. I am meeting with J-2 this afternoon in
an attempt to work out a detailed program for improving our collection
effort. In any event, arrangements worked out here will have to be sup-
ported at the Washington level through State Department channels. In
my view Ambassador Swank must be formally instructed by State to take
immediate corrective action even at the risk of increased danger to
attache personnel and possible public exposure of these activities.
3. Lon Nol was much more self-assured than when I saw him last May.
He demonstrated a basic confidence about the future which might be
somewhat unrealistic. Unlike May, he presented no exorbitant demands
for military hardware, confining his requests to:
A. Requiring that RVNAF maintain the necessary float to insure
that the six (6) helicopters now furnished to Fank remain available on a
continuous basis. Last week five (5) of the six (6) assigned helicopters
were inoperative, causing serious command and control problems and
making the evacuation of casualties extremely difficult. Lon Nol actually
asked for twelve (12) helicopters. I have worked out an arrangement this
morning with MACV, approved through CHANNUCS to CINCPAC and OSD,
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which will guarantee the necessary float to keep six (6) helicopters
available to Lon Nol on a full-time basis. This should relieve the
problem to a large extent.
B. Immediate shipment of additional artillery within Map Program.
C. The provision of a bulldozer capability to enable Fank to prepare
air strips in certain critical locations.
D. The immediate provision for some armor capability.
E. The immediate shipment of 50, 000 small arms, (arrangements
for which have already been made).
F. An improvement in VNAF responsiveness to emergency requests.
This is a key item which I have discussed with General Abrams and Gen.
Weyand, and based on this morning's discussions I am confident that
remedial action is now underway.
G. The immediate provision of a riverine capability to enable Lon
Nol to maintain water supply routes more effectively. This is a difficult
and high priority item which I am discussing with J-4 this afternoon and
which will ultimately require action at the Washington level.
H, An increase in Fank manning levels from 210 thousand currently
programmed to 260 thousand. As you know our supplemental request
included direct support for 300 battalions for a ceiling of 125 thousand.
Ambassador Swank and Ladd are acquainted with the request and will
supply us with recommendations as to how it should be handled.
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4. Lon Nol exercises firm control over the whole military campaign,
down to the movement of battalions, working through Sak Sutsokanh,
Fank Chief of Operations. In my view either Lon Nol does not quite com-
prehend the seriousness of the situation or he believes that a confident
optimistic stance will elicit a more forthcoming US attitude. In either
event, his optimism tends to influence overall attitudes of US Embassy
Phnom Penk.
5. Sirik Matek was more realistic about his country's problems and
is generally very concerned about the impact That the continuing inter-
diction of main road and water arteries will have both on the nation's
economic viability and on the political loyalty of the Kymer people who
will increasingly feel the effects of escalating inflation. Matek, who
reportedly has good contacts, believes Hanoi may incll be ready to nego-
tiate and cited the Sontay Raid as a contributing factor. However, he
did not give me anything concrete on why he felt Hanoi might negotiate.
I told him we still hoped for negotiations but were not very optimistic at
this point.
6. We constantly ran into the problem of ARVN misbehaviour in Cambodia
which could become a serious political problem for Lon Nol. The Cam-
bodian and South Vietnamese leadership both recognize the explosiveness
of this issue. Lon Nol and the others know they must have GVN support
over the near term to survive. In fact, Lon Nol was meeting the Cambodian
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press yesterday afternoon in an attempt to get them to cool down the in-
creasing anti-South Vietnamese articles and cartoons. Nevertheless,
the stories and rumors about the grudging nature of some GVN help and
the misbehaviour of the ARVN are running strong and 1 believe both
countries must make greater efforts.
7. Despite their problems, the morale and cohesiveness of the Cam-
bodian leadership remains good and if the spirit displayed at the training
camp is representative, the enthusiasm and nationaliam of the people
persists. Whether these basic positive factors are confined to the capitol,
whether the basic optimism of the leaders is misplaced, whether a few
sharp military setbacks might start unraveling the situation -- these
are all unknown. One doesn't get the answers in two days in Phnom
Penh, and given the present state of our intelligence in the country I
don't think one would get the answers during a much longer stay.
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TO:
Dr. Kissinger
FROM: B/Gen. Haig, MACV, Salgon
1. General Abrams and his staff have proven totally responsive
to problem areas developed as a result of visit to Phnom Penh and
special requests made to me by Lon Nol. Brief status report follows:
A. Improved helicopter support: Starting immediately,
six helos will be made available to Cambodians each day for command
and control, liaison, MEDEVAC and other emergency requirements;
B. Artillery: MACV will update shipment of 6 tubes imme-
diately with 2 additional batteries hopefully provided by 1 January. Re-
mainder of artillery in program will be expedited;
C. Armor: MACV hopes to man 10 of 25 APC's in program
as soon as possible, hopefully within the week with the balance by mid
January:
D. Small Arms: 10,000 M-15 rounds will be moved by
1. January, and 45,000 M-1 carbine rounds should arrive by March;
E. Riverine Forces: Seven PBR's will be shipped immediately
and the remainder of 19 in the program will be expedited. This may re-
quire pressure on the Department of Navy through DOD and JCS.
F. Bulldozers for Airport Repair: Kampong Cham is cut
off entirely except for slow water entry and has no operating air field.
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MACV indicates a special mission with aerial crane and borrowed ARVN
dozer can and will be set up immediately;
C. Improved ARVN/VNAF Responsiveness: General Abrams,
as a result of the letter he received last week from the President has
placed General Weyand in overall charge of coordinating ARVN, Fank
and U.S. activities in Cambodia. ARVN has appointed LGen Nguyen Van
Manh to work in new coordinating triumverate and Cambodians will soon
designate their representative. General Abrams envisions that group
will meet in Phnom Penh or SVN at least weekly and on quiet basis to
insure activities of all forces are well coordinated and requirements
properly assessed. I am confident system will greatly facilitate exchange
of information and more effective operational programs for ground, sea
and air operations in support of Cambodia.
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FROM:
Colonel Kennedy
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SUBJECT: Items December President's to Discuss 16, 1970 meet with the this President, morning Wednesday, unite Theraday Prine Menuster a European from CTabA
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De Brief the President on the Cambodian situation and status of
Kompong Cham operation. Tell the President bombing operations have
been stepped up in Cambodia.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
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and on encouraging reportar SmthVietnam
preleminary
and Melcnefits "the operation Canlodian
3. Inform President that you have received initial reports from
General Haig on the Cambodian leg of his trip. You have sent the President
a memorandum attaching these cables (Tab A). Tell the President Haig
believes that under present circumstances Ladd should remain in Phnom Penh
and not return with him to Washington.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
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on you meeting with ne
Boston Globe group.
I have discussed this with the President:
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No
Comments:
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meeting with the Verification Panel last Monday and the guidance which has
been sent to the Delegation. (Tab B)
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
6. Tell the President that the tender, F-class submarine, frigate
and oiler are in Havana. During its time alongside the tender in Antilla, the
submarine may have undergone engine repairs. Analysis of data indicates that
it is unlikely that more than one F-class submarine is in the vicinity of Cuba.
(See map at Tab C)
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
7. Discuss with the President your call from Mr. Molina of the Ford
Motor Company concerning their Chile project.
I have discussed this with the President:
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No
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Ocean and your subsequent meetings with Thompson.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
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I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
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10. Give the President a rundown of your briefing of the four GOP
Senators-elect and Senator-elect Buckley.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
0 11. Review your meeting with Vice Admiral Rickover.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
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I have discussed this with the President:
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No
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FROM:
HENRY A. KISSINGER
SUBJECT:
Preliminary Assessment of Situation in Cambodia
Attached are three reports from General Haig containing his initial
impressions of the situation in Cambodia. Among the more significant
observations in the cables at Tabs A and B are the following:
-- There is a lack of information in the capitol concerning the
political and military situation in the rest of the country. Judgments
are often made on the basis of rumors or stale factual data. Steps are
being taken to improve collection but efforts may also be necessary in
Washington to insure Embassy personnel get out into the field.
-- The military situation is serious but not critical.
-- The enemy obviously is determined to carry the battle to
the Cambodian army and their goal appears to be maximum attrition of
Cambodian forces.
-- Cambodian performance has been spotty. Tactics have been
poor and command and control procedures weak. However, despite
these shortcomings and recent setbacks there is no evidence of shaken
confidence or morale problems. Lon Nol is much more self-assured
but his basic confidence about the future may be somewhat unrealistic.
Whether the enthusiasm and nationalism displayed is confined to the
capitol, whether the basic optimism of the leaders is misplaced and
whether a few serious military setbacks might unravel the situation is
difficult to assess.
-- Sirik Matak is very concerned about the Impact of continuing
interdiction of road and water arteries on the economy and political
loyalty of the people. He believes, however, that Hanoi may be ready
to negotiate and cited the Sontay Raid as a contributing factor.
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-- Among the immediate military needs are: improved capa-
bility for evacuation and care of wounded, riverine forces to secure
water supply routes, and improved South Vietnamese responsiveness to
emergency requests. These and other Cambodian needs have been dis-
cussed with General Abrams and responsive measures are being taken
in all areas. (See status report, Tab C).
-- A serious political problem is the continuing ARVN misbe-
haviour in Cambodia.
-- Under present circumstances it would not be wise for Mr.
Ladd to return to Washington.
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TO:
Dr. Kissinger
FROM: B/Gen. Haig, MACV, Saigon
1. This will give you a few general impressions of our Cambodian stop
and cover our second day activities which included long visits with Lon
Nol and Sirik Matak, a lunch given in our honor by Lon Not, and a tour
of the Fank Training Camp at Kampol.
2. The basic impression I carry away from Cambodia is one of uncer-
tainty as to just what is going on outside of the capitol either militarily
or politically. I have already mentioned the serious problem of our
attaches not getting outside of Phnom Penh and relying almost totally on
the Fank who also appear to lack a good grasp of the situation. On the
political side the Ambassador has made only one field trip to Kompong
Cham and other officers have not been able to get out frequently either.
The fundamental danger of our failure to acquire accurate assessments of
the actual situation on the ground is that Lon Nol, the Fank, and to a
degree, US Embassy Phnom Penh, are forced to make judgments largely
on the basis of instantaneous rumors or very stale factual data which
finally reaches the capitol at a point in time when operational or logistic
decisions have already been made. I have discussed this problem with
General Abrams and General Weyand, and they agree that they can assist
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in the intelligence collection effort by making aircraft available to US
Embassy Phnom Penh, supplementing intelligence collection through
coordinating factual reports and, as necessary, launching observor
aircraft from South Vietnam. I am meeting with J-2 this afternoon in
an attempt to work out a detailed program for improving our collection
effort. In any event, arrangements worked out here will have to be sup-
ported at the Washington level through State Department channels. In
my view Ambassador Swank must be formally instructed by State to take
immediate corrective action even at the risk of increased danger to
attache personnel and possible public exposure of these activities.
3. Lon Nol was much more self-assured than when I saw him last May.
He demonstrated a basic confidence about the future which might be
somewhat unrealistic. Unlike May, he presented no exorbitant demands
for military hardware, confining his requests to:
A. Requiring that RVNAF maintain the necessary float to insure
that the six (6) helicopters now furnished to Fank remain available on a
continuous basis. Last week five (5) of the six (6) assigned helicopters
were inoperative, causing serious command and control problems and
making the evacuation of casualties extremely difficult. Lon Nol actually
asked for twelve (12) helicopters. I have worked out an arrangement this
morning withrMACV, approved through CHANNUCS to CINCPAC and OSD,
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which will guarantee the necessary float to keep six (6) helicopters
available to Lon Nol on a full-time basis. This should relieve the
problem to a large extent.
B. Immediate shipment of additional artillery within Map Program.
C. The provision of a bulldozer capability to enable Fank to prepare
air strips in certain critical locations.
D. The immediate provision for some armor capability.
E. The immediate shipment of 50, 000 small arms, (arrangements
for which have already been made).
F. An improvement in VNAF responsiveness to emergency requests.
This is a key item which I have discussed with General Abrams and Gen.
Weyand, and based on this morning's discussions I am confident that
remedial action is now underway.
G. The immediate provision of a riverine capability to enable Lon
Nol to maintain water supply routes more effectively. This is a difficult
and high priority item which I am discussing with J-4 this afternoon and
which will ultimately require action at the Washington level.
H, An increase in Fank manning levels from 210 thousand currently
programmed to 260 thousand. As you know our supplemental request
included direct support for 300 battalions for a ceiling of 125 thousand.
Ambassador Swank and Ladd are acquainted with the request and will
supply us with recommendations as to how it should be handled.
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4. Lon Nol exercises firm control over the whole military campaign,
down to the movement of battalions, working through Sak Sutsokanh,
Fank Chief of Operations. In my view either Lon Nol does not quite com-
prehend the seriousness of the situation or he believes that a confident
optimistic stance will elicit a more forthcoming US attitude. In either
event, his optimism tends to influence overall attitudes of US Embassy
Phnom Penk.
5. Sirik Matek was more realistic about his country's problems and
is generally very concerned about the impact That the continuing inter-
diction of main road and water arteries will have both on the nation's
economic viability and on the political loyalty of the Kymer people who
will increasingly feel the effects of escalating inflation. Matek, who
reportedly has good contacts, believes Hanoi may tavell be ready to nego-
tiate and cited the Sontay Raid as a contributing factor. However, he
did not give me anything concrete on why he felt Hanoi might negotiate.
I told him we still hoped for negotiations but were not very optimistic at
this point.
6. We constantly ran into the problem of ARVN misbehaviour in Cambodia
which could become a serious political problem for Lon Nol. The Cam-
bodian and South Vietnamese leadership both recognize the explosiveness
of this issue. Lon Nol and the others know they must have GVN support
over the near term to survive. In fact, Lon Nol was meeting the Cambodian
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press yesterday afternoon in an attempt to get them to cool down the in-
creasing anti-South Vietnamese articles and cartoons. Nevertheless,
the stories and rumors about the grudging nature of some GVN help and
the misbehaviour of the ARVN are running strong and I believe both
countries must make greater efforts.
7. Despite their problems, the morale and cohesiveness of the Cam-
bodian leadership remains good and if the spirit displayed at the training
camp is representative, the enthusiasm and nationalism of the people
persists. Whether these basic positive factors are confined to the capitol,
whether the basic optimism of the leaders is misplaced, whether a few
sharp military setbacks might start unraveling the situation -- these
are all unknown. One doesn't get the answers in two days in Phnom
Penh, and given the present state of our intelligence in the country I
don't think one would get the answers during a much longer stay.
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TO:
Dr. Kissinger
FROM: B/Gen. Haig, MACV, Saigon
1. General Abrams and his staff have proven totally responsive
to problem areas developed as a result of visit to Phnom Penh and
special requests made to me by Lon Nol. Brief status report follows:
A. Improved helicopter support: Starting immediately,
six helos will be made available to Cambodians each day for command
and control, liaison, MEDEVAC and other emergency requirements;
B. Artillery: MACV will update shipment of 6 tubes imme-
diately with 2 additional batteries hopefully provided by 1 January. Re-
mainder of artillery in program will be expedited;
C. Armor: MACV hopes to man 10 of 25 APC's in program
as soon as possible, hopefully within the week with the balance by mid
January:
D. Small Arms: 10,000 M-15 rounds will be moved by
1 January, and 45, 000 M-1 carbine rounds should arrive by March;
E. Riverine Forces: Seven PBR's will be shipped immediately
and the remainder of 19 in the program will be expedited. This may re-
quire pressure on the Department of Navy through DOD and JCS.
F. Bulldozers for Airport Repair: Kampong Cham is cut
off entirely except for slow water entry and has no operating air field.
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MACV indicates a special mission with aerial crane and borrowed ARVN
dozer can and will be set up immediately;
G. Improved ARVN/VNAF Responsiveness: General Abrams,
as a result of the letter he received last week from the President has
placed General Weyand in overall charge of coordinating ARVN, Fank
and U.S. activities in Cambodia. ARVN has appointed LGen Nguyen Van
Manh to work in new coordinating triumverate and Cambodians will soon
designate their representative. General Abrams envisions that group
will meet in Phnom Penh or SVN at least weekly and on quiet basis to
insure activities of all forces are well coordinated and requirements
properly assessed. I am confident system will greatly facilitate exchange
of information and more effective operational programs for ground, sea
and air operations in support of Cambodia.
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MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
Al Haig
SUBJECT:
Items to Discuss with the President, Tuesday,
December 15, 1970
1. Brief the President on the Cambodian situation and status of
Kompong Cham operation. Tell the President bombing operations have
been stepped up in Cambodia.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
General Haig on MeCanlodian leg his Trip
2. Inform President of initial Haig reports from Phnom Penh. Tell
Tell
the President Haig believes that under present circumstances Ladd should
remain in Phnom Penh and not return with him to Washington. (Left flap)
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
you have sent cheadest amenoradure attaching
5d. Brief the President on the state of play at Helsinki and your
Rese cables (Tab Al
meeting with the Verification Panel last Monday and the guidance which
has been sent to the Delegation. (Tab
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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The Heate rist
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5.
Tell the President that the tender, F-class submarine, frigate
and oiler have left Antilla and will probably arrive in Havana this morning.
During its time alongside the tender in Antilla, the submarine may have
undergone engine repairs. Analysis of data indicates that it is unlikely
that more than one F-class submarine is in the vicinity of Cuba. (See
map at Tab B)
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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Discuss with the President your call from Mr. Molina of the
Ford Motor Company concerning their Chile project.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
6. Brief the President on the Review Group meeting on the Indian
Ocean and your subsequent meetings with Thompson.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
9. Tell the President you briefed the Vice President last Wednesday.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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10g. Give the President a rundown of your briefing of the four GOP
Senators-elect and Senator-elect Buckley.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
11/9. Review your meeting with Vice Admiral Rickover.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
A1 Haig
SUBJECT:
Items to Discuss with the President, Tuesday,
December 15, 1970
1. Brief the President on the Cambodian situation and status of
Kompong Cham operation. Tell the President bombing operations have
been stepped up in Cambodia.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
2. Inform President of initial Haig report from Phnom Penh. Tell
the President Haig believes that under present circumstances Ladd should
remain in Phnom Penh and not return with him to Washington. (Left flap)
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
3. Brief the President on the state of play at Helsinki and your
meeting with the Verification Panel last Monday and the guidance which
has been sent to the Delegation. (Tab A)
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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4. Tell the President that the tender, F-class submarine, frigate
and oiler have left Antilla and will probably arrive in Havana this morning.
During its time alongside the tender in Antilla, the submarine may have
undergone engine repairs. Analysis of data indicates fhat it is unlikely
that more than one F-class submarine is in the vicinity of Cuba. (See
map at Tab B)
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
5. Discuss with the President your call from Mr. Molina of the
Ford Motor Company concerning their Chile project.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
6. Brief the President on the Review Group meeting on the Indian
Ocean and your subsequent meetings with Thompson.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
7. Tell the President you briefed the Vice President last Wednesday.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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8. Give the President a rundown of your briefing of the four GOP
Senators-elect and Senator-elect Buckley.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
9. Review your meeting with Vice Admiral Rickover.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
10. Brief the President on your meeting with Senator Church.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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HAK:
A brief report from General Haig. We have
summarized for the President but I suggest we
hold it until we receive the further details on
meetings with Lon Nol and Matak which Haig
says follows. We can then send in both
together in a single summary.
nove
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
HENRY A. KISSINGER
SUBJECT:
Initial Haig Report on Southeast Asia
Attached is an initial report from General Haig concerning his trip
to Phnom Penh. He indicates that:
-- The military situation is serious but not critical.
-- The enemy obviously is determined to carry the
battle to the Cambodian army at this early point in the
dry season and enemy tactics confirm that their goal
is maximum attrition of Cambodian forces.
-- Cambodian performance has been spotty, tactics
have been poor and command and control has been
very weak. However, despite shortcomings and
recent setbacks there is no evidence of shaken confidence
or morale problems.
-- A major problem is the inability of the Cambodian
army to evacuate and care for their wounded.
-- The Cambodian Chief of Operations believes the
enemy has rebuilt their forces and logistic support and
are adjusting their tactics to minimize the effectiveness
of allied air operations.
-- Under present circumstances it would not be wise
for Mr. Ladd to return to Washington.
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FROM:
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Twenday
SUBJECT: Items to Discuss with the President, Monday,
December 14, 1970
1. Brief the President on the Cambodian situation and status of
Kompong Cham operation. Tell the President bombing operations have
been stepped up in Cambodia.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
of initial Harry reportfrom
2. Inform President Haig is in Phnom Penh. During his trip he will
see Abrams, Bunker, Thieu and Lon Nol. Tell President we should hold
off on Ladd return pending Haig's assessment. Ladd has been altered
however. Haig believes That Under present incuratances
Sadd should remain in Phrom Pana and not return with him to
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Washington
Comments:
3. Brief the President on the state of play at Helsinki and your which
has
been
meeting with the Verification Panel last Monday and the guidance now going
sent
to the Delegation. (TA B A)
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
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probably anive in Harona This maning.
4. Tell the President that the tender, F-class submarine, frigate
and oiler have left Antilla. During its time alongside the tender in Antilla,
the submarine may have undergone engine repairs. Analysis of data
indicates that it is unlikely that more than one F-class submarine is in
the vicinity of Cuba. (See map at Tab B.)
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
5. Discuss with the President your call from Mr. Molina of the
Ford Motor Company concerning their Chile project.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
6. Brief the President on the Review Group meeting on the Indian
Ocean and your subsequent meetings with Thompson.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
7. Tell the President you briefed the Vice President last Wednesday.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
8. Give the President a rundown of your briefing of the four GOP
Senators-elect and Senator-elect Buckley.
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No
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I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
Al Haig
SUBJECT:
Items to Discuss with the President, Friday,
December 11, 1970
1. Brief the President on the Cambodian situation and status of
Kompong Cham operation. Tell the President you have asked Defense
for a stepped-up plan for bombing operations in Cambodia and an
inventory of air assets for close air support.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
2. Inform President Haig is going to Southeast Asia tonight, will
include State representative and will see Abrams, Bunker, Thieu and
Lon Nol. Tell President we should hold off on Ladd return pending Haig's
assessment. Ladd has been alerted however.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
3. Discuss handling of Yost resignation today.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
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4. Discuss President's meeting with General Dayan this afternoon.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
5. Tell the President that the tender, F-class submarine, frigate
and oiler are anchored or in port at the southeastern tip of Cuba and that
there may be two other F-class submarines in the area (see map at Tab A).
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
6. Discuss message received from Ambassador Hilaly.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
7. Discuss with the President your call from Mr. Molina of the
Ford Motor Company concerning their Chile project.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
8. Brief the President on the Review Group Meeting on the Indian
Ocean and your subsequent meetings with Thompson.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
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9. Tell the President you briefed the Vice President Wednesday.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
10. Review your meeting with Governor Dewey and General Clay.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
11. Give the President a rundown of your briefing of the four GOP
Senators-elect and Senator-elect Bucklyy.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
12. Review your meeting with Vice Admiral Rickover.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
13. Brief the President on the state of play at Helsinki and your
meeting with the Verification Panel Monday.
I have discussed this weith the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
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SUBJECT:
Items to Discuss with the President, Thursday, Freday
December 10, 1970
1. Brief the President on the Cambodian situation and status of
Kompong Cham operation. Tell the President you have asked Defense for
a stepped-up plan for bombing operations in Cambodia and an inventory
of air assets for close air support. Pres Aug is Sollay to
Seami tomist will milude state up and well see
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments: ahams Benku Their there lot
Tell Pres uu should Pard Am Rudd return
pending strings assessm ext. hadd heslica
2 Discuss handling of yost resignation Today.
2. Review most likely press conference questions. Tell him to
mention Moose Lowenstein report which reportedly gives a gloomy assess-
ment for Cambodia, and which may be released by the Foreign Relations
alerted
Committee today.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Pennener
Comments:
3.4.Discues Presedent meeting with General Dayan This afternon
4 % You may want Tell to brief the President on Haig's trip as well as
willbe departig ora
the planning now underway for preemptive strikes in Cambodia and the
panhandle. This afternon. He will spend Tuodays in Prom Pend and
Their I have discussed this as well with the as President: stopping Criply Yes at anCPAC No Headquarter
Discuss Comments: planning now underway for preemptive stikes in he Partandle
5. Renew Discuss message received from anlassada Hilaly.
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Tell the President that the tender, F-class submarine, frigate
and oiler are anchored or in port at the southeastern tip of Cuba and that
there may be 3 other F-class submarines in the area (see map at Tab A).
Tell the President you have sent him a memo covering the handling of the
Soviet naval activity and the "unde estanding" at the press conference.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
76 6. Discuss untl The President your call from Mr concerning Molena of Ae Their Ford Chile Mola pigest Company
Brief the President on the Review Group meeting on the Indian
Ocean and your subsequent meeting with Thompson.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
Tell the President you briefed the Vice President Wednesday yesterday.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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Review your meeting with Governor Dewey and General Clay.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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Senators-elect Ap. and Senator-elect Buckley ,last Tuesday.
Give the President a rundown on your briefing of the four GOP
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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1220 Review your meeting with Vice Admiral Rickover.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
9:00 Brief the President on the state of play at Helsinki and your
meeting with the Verification Panel Monday.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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FROM:
Al Haig
SUBJECT:
Items to Discuss with the President, Thursday,
December 10, 1970
1. Brief the President on the Cambodian situation and status of
Kompong Cham operation. Tell the President you have asked Defense for
a stepped-up plan for bombing operations in Cambodia and an inventory
of air assets for close air support.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
2. Review most likely press conference questions. Tell him to
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mention Moose-Lowenstein report which reportedly gives a gloomy assess-
ment for Cambodia, and which may be released by the Foreign Relations
Committee today.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
3. You may want to brief the President on Haig's trip as well as
the planning now underway for preemptive strikes in Cambodia and the
panhandle.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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4. Tell the President that the tender, F-class submarine, frigate
and oiler are anchored-er in port at the southeastern tip of Cuba and that
there may be 3 other F-class submarines in the area (see map at Tab A).
Tell the President you have sent him a memo covering the handling of the
Soviet naval activity and the "understanding" at the press conference.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
5. Brief the President on the Review Group meeting on the Indian
Ocean and your subsequent meeting with Thompson.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
6. Tell the President you briefed the Vice President yesterday.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
7. Review your meeting with Governor Dewey and General Clay.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
8. Give the President a rundown on your briefing of the four GOP
Senators-elect and Senator-elect Buckley last Tuesday.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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9. Review your meeting with Vice Admiral Rickover.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
10. Brief the President on the state of play at Helsinki and your
meeting with the Verification Panel Monday.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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a decrease of 5 over the previous
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MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
Al Haig
Thursday
SUBJECT:
Items to Discuss with the President, Wednesday,
December 9, 1970
Brief The President on the Conlodian situation and
1. Tell President Thompson will join SRG on Indian Ocean
today.
osred Define Rua stepped up plan for aperations Yes in Carlodia No and
status of Kompang Cham alm. Tell no Priduct sgain have
I have discussed this with the President:
and on inenting of an ossets for close support
Comments:
his Moose Sovenstein a Tell Brow be releaved
2. Penew not Welly press conference questions Tell
lyFrign Relations Committee Today,
Jossessment for Cenlodia
3. You may want to brief the President on your Senior Review
Group meeting Thursday and Haig's trip as well as the planning now
underway for preemptive strikes in Cambodia and the panhandle. Mention
critical situation around Kompong Cham. 17.3 no ) Camh.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
4.
Tell the President that the tender, F-class submarine, frigate
and oiler are anchored or in port at the southeastern tip of Cuba and that
there may be 3 other F-class submarines in the area although they have not
been sighted visually (see map at Tab A). Tell the President you have sent
him a memo covering the handling of the Soviet naval activity and the
"understanding" at the press conference.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
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14. Review your meeting with Governor Dewey and General Clay.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
85. Give the President a rundown on your briefing of the four GOP
Senators-elect and Senator-elect Buckley last Tuesday.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
9. 6. Review your meeting with Vice Admiral Rickover.
9
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
i. Brief the President on the state of play at Helsinki and your
meeting with Verification Panel yesterdy.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
5 &. Brif 2 President an The Renew shomp meeting
an The Indian Ocean and you subsequent meeting
with Thompson.
6.9. Tell Preadent you Infeed he Vice Present
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FROM:
Al Haig
SUBJECT:
Items to Discuss with the President, Tuesday,
December 8, 1970
1. Discuss President's meeting with King Hussein at 11:00 a.m.
Brief President on latest reports on fighting in Jordan.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
2. Tell the President that Dobrynin cancelled your meeting with
him yesterday at the last minute.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
3. Review state of play on POW announcement for Thursday and
possibility for holiday ceasefire extension. (Message at Tab A)
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
/ Tell PM. Thompson well prin
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meeting eemptive V. Thursday strikes and in Cambodia Haig's trip and as the well panhandle. as the planning mentum now underwaydor cutual
4
You may want to brief the President on your Senior Review Group
cussed this
No
Comments:
diesel 3 submarine (See map at Tab B). Inform him that the Cubans announced
Tell The President that The Tender, F-closs sulmare,
Give the President the location of the Soviet submarine tender and
that the Tanker, frigate, and a submarine (presumably F class diesel) would
visit Cuba and remain until December 23
fuder I have frigate discussed and ales this with are the is President: andred am part Yes at resattlessters No
tipop Cuba and Mat Mare lse may be 3 other F class sulmaines
in the Comments: area although mey have not been sighted mindly Tall
Tell or President you have sent him a memo concerning The
handling of The Sonet novel activity and me indestand at ne pross
6. You may wish to raise the issue of the UN Security Council Conference
Resolution condemning Portugal on its Guinea invasion. The vote will
probably come early this afternoon. At Tab C is a memo from Marshall
Wright which endorses State's position that we abstain on the extreme
Resolution and make an explanatory statement designed to limit damage
in Africa and Portugal. Rogers apparently discussed this issue with the
President.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
7. You may want to raise with the President your discussion with
Secretary Laird on draft quotas for January (Tab D).
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
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8. Brief President on Laird's testimony re assistance team in
Cambodia (no numbers).
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
9. Inform President of discussion with Passman.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
10. Review your meeting with Governor Dewey and General Clay.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
11. Give the President a rundown on your briefing of the four GOP
Senators-elect and Senator-elect Buckley last Tuesday.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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2. Review your meeting with Vice Admiral Rickover
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
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13. Brief the President on the state of play at Helsinki and your
Zi meeting with Verification Panel today yesterday.
(
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
T4. Tell The Presidentyan.
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FROM:
Henry A. Kissinger
REF:
Saigon 774 and previously
1. Upon further reflection and interagency coordination here
the President believes we should modify the POW initiative that you
have discussed with Thieu. on the basis of our exchanges in this channel.
You will be receiving a State cable asking you to obtain Thieu's concurrence
for a joint US-GVN initiative at December 10 plenary which would (1)
recall the POW proposal in October 7 speech for immediate unconditional
release all POW's both sides; (2) re-emphasize worldwide concern this
humanitarian issue as reflected in recent United Nations vote, (3) note
that holiday season is especially appropriate time for movement on
humanitarian problem; (4) make a specific offer of the immediate release
of the 8, 200 NVA held in SVN in exchange for the immediate release of
all US and Free World personnel held in Indo-China and all GVN personnel
outside ScrithVietnaus;
held in NVN; (5) say our side is prepared for daily meetings on this subject.
2. The President has decided to shift to this proposal rather than
singling out POW's held in North Vietnam alone because he believes the
latter initiative might be construed as setting higher priority for some
American men over others, though this of course would not be the intent
and the universality of the October 7 proposal would still apply.
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3. We regret change on this, and recognize that it somewhat
complicates the proposals However, we hope you can obtain Thieu's
concurrence, explaining our political problem.
Warm regards.
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FROM:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
SUBJECT: Prisoner of War Initiative
References: A. State 198683 NODIS
B. Saigon 19270 NODIS
This supersedes guidance contained ref A.
2. In order further to underline our desire for earliest possible
release of PWs in all of Indo-China, the President would like to
:
make a joint US/GVN proposal which would consist of following
elements:
-- Recall the PW proposal in the President's October 7 speech,
approved by the Governments of South Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, for
"the immediate and unconditional release of all prisoners of war held
by both sides. "
:
Underline that this humanitarian issue need not ⑉⑉ and
should not -- await resolution of other military and politícal issues.
-- Point to last week's United Nations resolution on this
question which reflected global concern.
-- State that the hollday season is a particularly apt occasion
for movement on this humanitarlan Issue.
THE
THE
-- Make a specífic offer of a immediate release of A 8,200 NVA held
THE
FREE WORLD
HELO
In SVN In exchange for ^ immedlate release of all US and FINAP ^ personnel
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Say that Ambas-adors Bruce and Lam are ready , meet
daily with the other side's negotiators to make Immediate progress
on this question starting December 11.
3. For maximum impact we would hope this offer could be made
jointly by US and GVN spokesmen in Paris at the December 10
session.
4.
Please raise this
with President Thieu
with a view to getting his approval for the joint proposal to be
made at the December 10 plenary. You should explain to Thieu that
THE
we greatly appreciate his cooperation, as well as considerations
raised by him reported ref B. However, judgment here is that
omission From proposal of US PWs held elsewhere than NVN would be
politically unaçceptable in US, and would undermine our consistent
position that NVN, as moving force in aggression against GVN and
other nations in SEA, is accountable for all US missing and captured
personnel regardless of location of loss.
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5. This formulation, while reaffirming our October -7 proposal, would
only deal with prisoners being held in countries other than their country
of origin Our line would be that the October 7 proposal still stands and
that we have merely broken out part of it in an attempt to generate
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MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
Al Haig
DOD has now sent its proposal for the POW initiative (Tab A).
This is very much like the draft we were working on this morning,
it has two essential differences with that draft:
sick and wounded
It does not call for a unilateral release of/NVA POW's.
-- It says that we should "make a specific offer of the immediate
release of the 8, 200 NVA held in SVN in exchange for the immediate release
of all US and Free World personnel held in Indo-China and all GVN personnel
held outside South Vietnam.
As you can see, this is a far cry from our original proposal, but we
believe that we should accept it. The main reason is because we fear
that there may be some reaction among some of the wives if their
husbands are not specifically included in our offer, and DOD will
probably leak to them that the White House was playing favorites with
our POW's in North Vietnam.
There are two problems with the proposal, but we think they can be
taken care of:
-- First, it is somewhat confusing. It is not as neat as our
original idea of a straight exchange of North Vietnamese for US and
GVN prisoners in North Vietnam. However, we think we can take care
of this by saying that it deals essentially with "external" forces.
Second, we will be asked whether this proposal departs from
our October 7 stand. We think we can handle this by saying that October
7 still stands and that we have merely broken out one part of the package
in order to get some movement. In order to clarify this to Bunker, we
are adding a paragraph to the outgoing telegram.
Recommendations:
1. That you approve the DOD proposal (Tab A) with the additional
paragraph.
Approve
Disapprove
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2. That you approve the back channel to Bunker at Tab B,
explaining the shift in our proposal.
Approve
Disapprove
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ACTION
December 7, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY KISSINGER
FROM:
Marshall Wright MN
SUBJECT:
Security Council Resolution Condemning Portuguese
Raid of Guinea
Attached is a self-explanatory memo to the President transmitting
a memo from Secretary Rogers on this subject. We are recom-
mending that the U.S. abstain - - and try to reduce the backlash
effect both in Africa and in Portugal by an artful explanatory state-
ment.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you initial the memo for the President at Tab I.
note: Hal Somenfeldt concurs in the recommendation, but urges that we
make a "higrest level "appwach to the Butish and French to
make certain they abstain with us. d do not think that is
necessary- but have Aam de Palma checking again tomorrow morning.
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
HENRY A. KISSINGER
SUBJECT:
Security Council Resolution Condemning Portuguese
Raid of Guinea
Attached at Tab A is a memorandum from the Secretary of State on
this subject, which he discussed with you this afternoon. Secretary
Rogers recommends that we abstain on the resolution, and make a
statement in the Security Council to reduce the adverse effect in Africa
and Portugal.
Early this evening, the African resolution was somewhat moderated and
it now appears altogether likely that it will receive the 9 votes necessary
for passage. We expect no negative votes, although the U. K., France and
Spain will probably abstain. The vote is expected Tuesday afternoon.
We are between the rock and the hard place on this resolution. The Por-
tuguese denial notwithstanding, we know for a fact and everybody else
accepts as a fact that the Portuguese mounted this mini-invasion of
Guinea. The obvious fact that the raid was aimed at the assassination
of President Sekou Toure and at the overthrow of his government has
created a situation in which African feelings are running very high, indeed.
The African Foreign Ministers are meeting in Nigeria on Wednesday to
consider further action that they might take in view of the Portuguese in-
vasion. Anti-Western sentiment is building up, and the stand that we
take on the UN resolution will probably be viewed as the real test of our
attitude toward Africa. A veto by us would have disastrous effects upon our
African interests. In fact, we can expect some serious difficulties to flow
even from our abstention.
The last minute changes in the resolution have removed the danger that it
would be considered a mandatory Security Council resolution. Therefore,
although the resolution is still very strong, I do not believe that our re-
lationship with Portugal requires that we cast a veto.
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On balance, an abstention and an explanatory statement seems to be the
least harmful course that we can follow. I concur in Secretary Rogers'
recommendation.
RECOMMENDATION:
That you approve our abstaining, and the issuance of the explanatory
statement along the lines of the suggested draft.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
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CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Subject: Security Council Meeting on
Guinea.
The African Security Council members have
circulated and will probably introduce this afternoon
(December 7) a resolution which, inter alia, (a)
endorses the report of the Security Council Mission,
(b) "strongly condemns the Government of Portugal
for its invasion of the Republic of Guinea", (c) demands
full compensation, (d) declares Portuguese colonialism
a "serious threat to the peace and security of the
African continent", (e) urges all states to refrain
from providing Portugal "military and material
assistance" and (f) warns that the Security Council
"shall take appropriate measures under Chapter VII"
in the event of a "repetition of such acts".
The Africans may press the resolution to a vote
this afternoon, even though it appears unlikely
that it can command the necessary nine votes. The
British and the French have indicated that they
will abstain if the resolution does not have the
nine-vote majority, and that they would not want
to be alone in vetoing the resolution even if it
could obtain the majority.
This is an extreme resolution which we can
certainly not support, especially as it carries
implications that mandatory measures under Chapter
VII are appropriate. However, it does not actually
institute mandatory measures, and we could apply
the veto later if an attempt were made to do so.
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I recommend that we join the British and the
French in abstaining on this resolution. Our veto
would have serious implications for our interests
in and relations with African nations, as well as
being unnecessary. In explanation of our vote we
would make a statement along the lines of the
attached draft, also making clear our objections
to the resolution's implication of Chapter VII
situation and our rejection of any such implication.
We would also wish to comment that we could not
accept any obligation to refrain from providing
Portugal with military and material assistance.
It is possible that the Africans will seek
to obtain a nine-vote majority by amending the
resolution. It is most unlikely that modifications
sufficient to make the resolution acceptable to us
will be made, and I would recommend that we also
abstain on an amended resolution.
WilliamProzon William P. Rogers
Enclosures:
1.
Draft Security Council Resolution
2.
Draft Security Council Statement
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The Security Council,
Having considered with appreciation the report of the
Security Council Special Mission to the Republic of Guinea
established under Resolution 289 (1970) contained in Document
S/10009 and Addendum 1,
Having heard further statements by the Permanent Repre-
sentative of the Republic of Guinea,
Gravely concerned that the invasion of the territory of
the Republic of Guinea of 22-23 November 1970 from Guinea Bissau
was carried out by naval and military units of the Portuguese
armed forces and by the armed attack against the Republic of
Guinea on 27 and 28 November 1970,
Gravely concerned that such armed attacks directed against
independent African states pose a serious threat to international
peace and security,
Mindful of its responsibility to take effective collective
measures for the prevention and removal of threats to inter-
national peace and security,
Recalling its Resolutions 218 (1965) and 275 (1969) which
condemned Portugal and affirmed that the situation resulting from
the policies of Portugal both as regards the African population
of its colonies and the neighboring states adversely affect
the peace and stability of the African continent,
Reaffirming the inalienable right of the people of Angola,
Mozambique and Guinea Bissau to freedom and independence in
accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and with the
provisions of General Assembly Resolution 1514 (XV) of
14 December 1960,
Grieved at the loss of life and extensive damage caused by
the invasion of the Republic of Guinea,
1. Endorses the Report of the Special Mission to the
Republic of Guinea and its conclusions;
2. Strongly condemns the Government of Portugal for
its invasion of the Republic of Guinea;
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3. Demands that full compensation by the Govern-
ment of Portugal be paid to the Republic of Guinea for the
extensive damage to life and property caused by the invasion
and requests the Secretary General to assist in the assessment
of the extent of the damage involved in consultation with
the Government of the Republic of Guinea;
4. Declares that the presence of Portuguese
colonialism on the African-continent is a serious threat to
the peace and security of the African continent;
5. Urges all states to refrain from providing the
Government of Portugal with military and material assistance
as such assistance enables it to continue its repressive
actions against the peoples of the territories under its
domination and against independent African states;
6. Calls upon the Government of Portugal to apply
without further delay to the peoples of the territories under
its domination the principles of self-determination and inde-
pendence in accordance with General Assembly Resolution 1514 (XV)
and the relevant resolutions of the Security Council;
7. Solemnly warns the Government of Portugal that
it shall take appropriate measures under Chapter VII of the
United Nations Charter in the event of any repetition of
such acts;
8. Calls upon the Government of Portugal to comply
fully with all the resolutions of the Security Council and
in particular the present resolution in accordance with her
obligations under Article 25 of the United Nations Charter and
requests all states to exert their influence on the Government
of Portugal to ensure compliance with the provisions of the
present resolution;
9. Appeals to all states to render moral and material
assistance to the Republic of Guinea to strengthen and defend
its independence and territorial integrity;
10. Requests the Secretary-General to follow closely
the implementation of this resolution;
11. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
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Mr. President:
The armed raid made on the Republic of Guinea
which led to the creation of the special mission whose
report is now before us is a matter of serious concern
to the United States. I should like to emphasize at
the outset that the Government of the United States
deeply deplores the loss of life and injuries that
resulted from the action, as well as the physical
destruction that it caused. We view in the most serious
way an attack of this nature, which appears to have
been prepared and mounted outside the country.
My Government cannot condone an attack such as this
on a sovereign member of the United Nations. President
Nixon made this clear in the message he sent President
Toure declaring:
"On behalf of my Government and the American people,
I would like to express sympathy to you and to the Govern-
ment and people of the Republic of Guinea in this difficult
period. I would like to take this opportunity to renew
to you my assurances that the United States opposes any
infringement of Guinean national sovereignty or outside
interference in the internal affairs of the Republic of
Guinea.'
Mr. President, I should like to join in the remarks
that have been made commending the work of the special
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mission and to thank its members for a most useful
report. The charges that the Council is considering
are extremely serious, and it is fitting and proper
that the Council made an independent effort to determine
the facts before considering what action it wished to
take. Clearly the special mission was not able to
investigate all of the possible elements of this
situation, but we congratulate it for its success in
gathering a substantial body of data concerning the
events of November 22-23.
It is evident that in drawing up its conclusions,
the special mission considered all information made
available to it with the care and considered judgment
that a matter of this gravity deserves. Its conclusions
were not arrived at lightly or in haste. My Government
has no reason to question the mission's considered
opinion and judgment concerning responsibility for
the .attack. The report concludes that elements of the
Portuguese armed forces participated in the armed raid,
an action which my Government must condemn as contrary to
the Charter's injunction that we refrain from the use or
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or political independence of any state and in any
other manner inconsistent with the purposes of the
United Nations.
An event of this nature leads us to ask why it
occurred and what can be done to prevent its recurrence.
In considering these questions, my Government can agree
with those who believe we should view the particular
events under discussion in a broader context. That
context involves the unrest and violence to which
differences over the question of the future of the
Portuguese territories have given rise over almost a
decade. My Government has repeatedly made clear, and
it reaffirms now, its support for the exercise by the
people of those territories of their legitimate right to
self-determination. The United States continues to
support this principles and will continue to work with
those concerned to see it carried out.
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In working toward this goal, however, my Govern-
ment believes that we must avoid violence and seek
peaceful solutions. Violence can only bring counter
violence with the attendant misery and suffering.
No one involved in this situation, least of all the
people of the territories whose interests we are
trying to advance, can gain through resort to force.
It is for this reason that the United States provides
no arms to Portugal for use in Africa and is unwilling
as well to provide them to those who would use them
against the Portuguese territories in Africa.
I would appeal once again to all concerned to
examine their consciences and exert renewed efforts to
develop fresh, imaginative approaches to the basic
problem underlying so much of the violence that disturbs
the normal lives of SO many of the people of Africa today.
The attack on Guinea must not be repeated. But beyond
that, we must all redouble our efforts to resolve the
more fundamental problem. The spirit and the letter
of the Charter of the United Nations commits us -- and the
parties here concerned -- to seek, first of all, a
solution to disputes likely to endanger
peace and
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security by discussion. and by a common will to look
for and find peaceful means of settlement.
In our view the resolution now before us would
be more realistic and do far more to promote a peaceful
settlement if it also took this view into account.
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6:04 p.m., December 7, 1970
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MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
Al Haig
SUBJECT:
Items to Discuss with the President, Monday,
December 7, 1970
1. Discuss Presidents meeting with King Hussein tallam
Brief President on latest reports on fighting in fordan
2. Brief President on your plans for Dobrynin meeting today.
Fell President That Dolrynia cancelled mothost meeting with him yesterday
at menute.
2. Give the President report on the processing of discrepancies
in State and Transportation reports on defector case and plans for release
of the reports.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
Thursday and posility for Roladay cease - fire extension thisg YAB
3. Renew statemy state of play on POW amanuement for
4.
You may want to brief the President on your Senior Review
Group meeting Thursday and Haig's trip as well as the planning now underway
for preemptive strikes in Cambodia and the panhandle.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
jusel
5. Give the President the location of the Soviet submarine tenderand
desd submarine (See map frigate at Tab A). Inform him that the Cubans have announced would that the
Tanker, freighter, and a submarine (presumably F class diesel) will visit
Cuba on Monday and remain until December 23.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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Fall Renew your meeting will
Tell the President that Governor Dewey and General Clay,
will be down for most of the day for their periodic foreign policy updating.
You will meet with them prior to the 4:00 p. m. meeting of Ache son,
McCloy, Dewey and Clay,
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
7
Give the President a rundown on your briefing of the four GOP
Senators-elect and Senator-elect Buckley last Tuesday.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
/
7.
Review your meeting with Vice Admiral Rickover.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
It. 8. Brief the President on the state of play at Helsinki and
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
you meeting with Verification Panel Today.
No
Comments:
6 Buy Pus m Lands' tutiming
M anustance am in
(no numbers)
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MEMORANDUM
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WASHINGTON
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December 4, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
Al Haig
SUBJECT: Items to Discuss with the President, Friday, December 4, 1970
1. Tell the President that Ehrlichman's office is in the process
of reviewing the report, questions concerning discrepancies are being
raised with the two departments, and it is hoped that a report will be
available for/release on Monday.
1. Have The President report on state of play on readw processing
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
of report descrepancies discrepancis in
Comments: State a Transportation repats on defector use
2. You may want to brief the President on your discussion with
Ambassador Rabin Tuesday and your Senior Review Group meeting yeste
# Thursday
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
3. Give the President the location of the Soviet submarine tender
and the other group of ships which have rendezvoused yesterday. (See map at
3
Tab A) Inform him that a diesel powered attack submarine was spotted
on the surface with the group yesterday.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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4. Give the President a rundown on your briefing of the four GOP
Senators-elect and Senator-elect Buckley Twoday
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
5. Give the President a rundown on your meeting with Vice Admiral
Rickover.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
6. Give the President a rundown of your discussion with Lord
Carrington and his assistant last week.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
7. Brief the President on the state of play at Helsinki.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
8. The President will be seeing Governor Connally at 10:00 a. m.
You may want to mention points you raised at the FIAB luncheon yesterday.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
Al Haig
SUBJECT:
Items to Discuss with the President, Saturday,
December 5, 1970
1. Give the President report on state of ploy on processing of
discrepancies in State and Transportation reports on defector case.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
2. You may want to brief the President on your discussion with
Ambassador Rabin Tuesday and your Senior Review Group meeting Thursday.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
3. Give the President the location of the Soviet submarine tender
and the other group of ships which have rendezvoused. (See map at Tab A)
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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4. Give the President a rundown on your briefing of the four GOP
Senators-elect and Senator-elect Buckley on Tuesday.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
5. Give the President a rundown on your meeting with Vice Admiral
Rickover.
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
6. Give the President a rundown of your discussion with Lord
Carrington and his assistant last week:
I have discussed this with the President:
Yes
No
Comments:
7. Brief the President on the state of play at Helsinki.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
Al Haig
SUBJECT: Items to Discuss with the President, Friday, December 4, 1970
1. Tell the President that Ehrlichman's office is in the process
of reviewing the report, questions concerning discrepancies are being
raised with the two departments, and it is hoped that a report will be
available for release on Monday.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
2. You may want to brief the President on your discussion with
Ambassador Rabin Tuesday and your Senior Review Group meeting yesterday.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
3. Give the President the location of the Soviet submarine tender
and the other group of ships which rendezvoused yesterday. (See map at
Tab A) Inform him that a diesel-powered attack submarine was spotted
on the surface with the group yesterday.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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4. Give the President a rundown on your briefing of the four GOP
Senators-elect and Senator-elect Buckley.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
5. Give the President a rundown on your meeting with Vice Admiral
Rickover.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
6. Give the President a rundown of your discussion with Lord
Carrington and his assistant last week.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
7. Brief the President on the state of play at Helsinki.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
8. The President will be seeing Governor Connally at 10:00 a.m.
You may want to mention points you raised at the FIAB luncheon yesterday.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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MEMORANDUM FOR HENRY A. KISSINGER
FROM:
Al Haig
SUBJECT:
Items to Discuss with the President, Thursday, Friday
December 3, 1970
1. Tell no Prindent not Ehildren's office is De process of
revering recepant, questions - concerning description are being
1. Tell the President you have forwarded to him by separate
memorandum the reports of the Secretaries of State and Transportation.
Discuss press handling and additional steps which should be taken within
the bureaucracy. Caution the President that it is important that we be
prudent in our public statements in order not to prejudice the formal
investigations and possible future legal proceedings.
raised with The Tur Departments, and t is hoped not a f report will
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
be available Comments: for release on Monday, Directive concerning
actionsto le Tabenhas been delivered Stab
Transportation
2. You may want to brief the President on your discussion with
Ambassador yesterday Rabin Tuesday and your sema remen group meeting
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
3. Give the President the location of the Soviet submarine tender
and the other group of ships which may be rendezvousing with attack it. (See
map at Tab A) Inform him of the possibility that a nuclear submarine-is
accompanying the Soviet guided missile frigate and oiler. was spotted an
The surface with me group yeeterday
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
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4. Give the President a rundown on your briefing of the four GOP
Senators-elect and Senator-elect Buckley.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
5. Give the President a rundown on your meeting with Vice Admiral
Rickover.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
6. Give the President a rundown of your discussion with Lord
Carrington and his assistant last week.
I have discussed this with the President: Yes
No
Comments:
7 Buy Re President on Re state of play on SALL
at Helsinbir,
8. Daser President will be seeing Governa Connolly lonally at
Roints you roised FIAB lumber yesterday.
10:00am m. you may want to mention
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