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Mel Elfin/Kissinger
5:45 p.m. - 11/11/71
(Came in late)
E:
.
Scali to the effect that we are going around town saying that
we got secret information about Vietnam.
K:
Somebody called me and said, which I can't believe, that you people
were going around the Hill checking out information which State
allegedly got from me about the length and scope of the announcement.
E: Henry, I had asked our guy, Sam Sheffield, on Tuesday to see what
he could find out. He said he talked to Bill Timmons and the best
he can tell it will be Friday or Monday. If there is any person in
this town, Henry, I want to remain in the confidence of it is you.
I spoke to no one. I have not mentioned anything. It was all over
the city that there was a Time party. I didn't even want the fact
that you were in my house to be published.
K:
Mel, you have always treated me like a gentleman. I have no reason
to doubt you. I mentioned it to Scali only because it was SO absolute ly
The withdrawal part was such an insignificant part
of the conversation.
E: Looking back. We asked if there would be a Vietnam announcement.
No answer. Is that because you know but you can't tell us and you
said both. That is all I remember.
K: I think I added that you wouldn't have to redo your cover.
E: Henry called Jerry Warren this morning.
he says look I got a
problem and then before he hangs up he xxxx (Jerry) says I would
hang loose this week. Look, Henry, there was even a question as to
whether we should get an interim memo out and I said no memos even.
K:
Look Mel, I enjoyed that evening.
E: We all enjoyed that evening. I just don't want to ruin anything. If
there is, call me. I apologize.
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