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SECRET - 2 - NATO link: Although full membership in NATO is out of the question while Franco is in power, there are several possible links short of that on which we should be prepared to make the strongest possible effort to secure the agreement of our NATO Allies; the first step is to determine precisely what type of NATO link interests the Spanish most; our earnest efforts should be accepted by the Spanish as a quid pro quo in itself. .-Education Assistance: In view of Spain's strong interest in assistance from us in its comprehensive education reform, we can offer a dramatic expansion of existing programs to provide training in the U.S. for Spanish teachers and administrators; this will cost from $1 - 5 million per year, for which special funds would have to be appropriated; the first step is a joint review of Spain's needs. Base payments: We can pay up to $25 million per year for the bases if it can be funded through the Defense Department budget, not through the military assistance program; this funding may provoke strong reaction from the Foreign Affairs committees of Congress, and if you approve, the Congressional leadership will be sounded out on this point; alternatively, if it becomes necessary we can offer up to $5 - 10 million per year in the military assistance program. -Military credits: The Export-Import Bank will consider sympathetically applications for credits involving equipment and services; the Spanish are interested in such credits for the purchase of F-4 aircraft, and the Bank has $85 million ear-marked for that purpose this fiscal year. -FDIP reclassification: We can adjust the classification of Spain in our Foreign Direct Investment Program to improve the prospect of American investment in Spain; the Spanish have long desired this change. --General cooperation treaty: In response to a Spanish desire for a broader and more dignified formal relationship, we would offer a general cooperation treaty which would affirm existing cooperative arrangements in many fields in addition to the base arrangements; the treaty would be submitted to the Senate for advice and consent; it would not contain a defense commitment. SECRET

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