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GREECE
Q:
House Foreign Affairs Committee has voted to cut off
military assistance to Greece, because of lack of progress
in restoring democracy. RN position?
a) US assistance is provided Greece to enable her to live
up to NATO commitments in Eastern Med.
b) Greece plays a crucial role in the alliance, especially
since the Soviet build-up in the Eastern Mediterranean
c) No US purpose served by jeopardizing relationships with
a NATO ally over an issue only Greeks themselves can
manage.
d) Government of Greece has stated intention to return to
fully representative government as soon as possible. We
support that objective. Not for us to determine the pace
of that program.
RN MARGINAL "It is their policy toward U.S. which concerns
us."
JAPAN
Q:
Does RN believe our relations with Japan seriously damaged?
a) RN hopes not, believes not. For twenty-five years Japan
and United States have grown closer; interests have grown
together; both have common aim of peaceful Pacific; both
are partners in that objective.
b) RN recognizes that lack of prior consultation caused
difficulties, but RN had no choice -- extraordinary circum-
stances existed; confidentiality essential to mission's success
c) In coming days, RN intends to do all in our power to
strengthen bonds, and ties of confidence between us.
NUCLEAR WEAPONS
Q:
RN shifting nukes from Okinawa to Taiwan?
A:
RN's practice not to discuss location of deterrent weapons
at press conferences.
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