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Secretary Laird/Mr. Kissinger
September 4, 1970 2:30 p. m.
[extremely garbled - j1j]
L: Henry, can you hear me.
K: Yes, hello Mel.
L: I sent you a memorandum on 27 August regarding the Israelis
financial obligations. The Israeli Government wants
F-4, A-4 ????? Total amount of credit is
Credit is $390 million - will not be able to pay this amount. I have
the check. The Senate has it and it will be approved by the House.
We will have the authorizing legislation. I want to make sure that BOB,
XXX our friend George, will not hesitate to send up a supplemental.
That would amont to another $400 million.
K: Would this include Cambodia?
L: Cambodia, Korea and all the rest. '73 Israel wants another 120
days and
Only have $40 million. Pay off contract - supplemental.
Problem I have here - Bureau takes the position that
Henry, can you keep this thing covered. I have to send this letter.
K: What are the practical consequences of what you are saying?
L: The practical consequences is that BOB must approve this. I have to
sign XXX these papers but I want to be sure that the BOB will approve this.
K: You want BDB to approve this?
L: Yes, Have George here
XXXXXMX
[discussions of getting
it approved in George's shop. ]
K: I will get it approved.
L: Then I will go ahead and sign papers for 120 days.
K: As long as I have you on the phone - what about this Freedom fighter
thing. Reagan is giving us a hard time.
L: We have a XXX restudy of the contract.
K: You won't do anything without giving us some warning will you?
L: No,
K: Thanks, see you next week Mel.
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