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Secretary Laird/Mr. Kissinger
April 9, 1971 4:45 p.m.
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L: We are not the ones doing the speculating over here. In some testimony
up on the hill we have been giving and it sure doesn't help us. I think it would
be a good idea to distribute this around the White House - through Herb Klein's
office or somebody.
K: Absolutely, it is a very good point. It was not going xxxbex up but I will
try to get that done.
get
L: They were talking about it.
We have to keep this Congressional briefing
thing quieted down not start it up. Some of these things should not be said
because it is difficult to go to the Hill and testify then.
K: We are saying no more over here.
L: It would have been better if we had not said anything before. Did you see
the New York Times article that says the budget cutters out maneuvered
the Secretary. I was on the Hill today and it makes it damn difficult.
K: Which story is that. I did not read it.
L: It is on page C-11. Pentagon Generals and Admirals outmaneuver George
Shultz and the Secretary of Defense. Have had put in the budget $2 million
more than they need and it should be taken out immediately. That does not
help me one Goddamn bit. This comes from the White House.
K: What makes you think it comes from here?
L: It comes from the office of Management and Budget - that is White House.
K: Yes, that is probably true. I will get that memorandum out to my people
here immediately.
L: We cannot have everybody around here briefing Joe Alsop and everybody
else.
K: I will take care of it. Have a good Easter.
L: Happy Easter to you.
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