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MEMORANDUM
Coobs not
THE WHITE HOUSE
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WASHINGTON
SECRET/NODIS
May 27, 1969
MEMORANDUM FOR DR. KISSINGER
FROM:
Harold H. Saunders 76l
SUBJECT: Request for Discussion of Israeli Oil Drilling in Gulf of Suez
Mr. Haldeman has asked you to see John King, a major campaign
contributor who wants to drill oil for Israel in the Gulf of Suez (Tab B).
State has persistently pressed Israel not to drill there (a) because it
is beyond the cease-fire line and therefore does not belong to Israel,
(b) because it would be poaching on a concession held, in major part,
by Standard Oil of Indiana and (c) because it is a clear sign of Israel's
consolidating its hold on the Sinai at a time when we're exploring con-
ditions under which Israel might withdraw.
Early in February, I gave Dick Allen a memo explaining State's position
and why I thought it not a good idea for us to acquiesce in an Israeli
attempt to exploit resources which aren't theirs--even by right of
occupation--and which belong partly to a major US company (Tab C).
Mr. King has apparently continued to press for an appointment with the
President and that is why Haldeman now asks you to see him.
I have spelled out the problem in a memo for you to send the President
(Tab A). The President told Haldeman to have you turn State around
unless you are concerned about possible repercussions. I believe we are
and think you might want to be sure the President understands all the
angles. But if you don't want to send this to the President, it will serve
as a briefing memo for you.
Recommendation: That you send the memo at Tab A to the President.
SECRET/NODIS
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