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    "ocrText": "TELCON\nSisco/Kissinger\n2:37 pm\n8/17/70\nS:\nJudging from the manner in which the Washington Post played our\nbriefing, we are the perfect combinatian.\nK: I was delighted with it.\nS: I am just getting to you a copy of a telegram which we want out quickly.\nIt's a strong message to Wally deskings telling Israel to get off this thing.\nA public statement and they would make one. Please look at it.\nK: If we are going to push them around some more, we should do it compas-\nsionately.\nS: No. A little grating has to occur. They really wanted that package.\nK: Are they getting that?\nS: Yes, and you will see what it is in the package.\nK: They complained about limitations this weekend.\nS: I have given Rabin\nplanning. I am waiting for a reply. I\nsaid let's get the principle established and then look at the numbers. The\nconditionality was that this wouldn't be used XXXX except in violation of the\nceasefire.\nK: I (or he) said limitation in geographical area.\nS:\nThe sentence which Defense gave them said limited to 50 km. I have\ngiven him a formulation which says 50 km or a zone from which the\nSAM's can fire within the 50 km. zone.\nK: Is that acceptable?\nS: I don't know. We are awaiting his reaction. They are getting back to\nme without being too official.\nK: It depends on how much we can dampen theirxxxx hysteria now.\nS: We have to call off on both sides. The Secy. conveyed to me the President's\nvery strong feelings on this.\nK: Oh, oh, I wouldn't --\nS: Look at this message and see what you think. It's a very strong message,"
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