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the Presi
United States
Director
Information
27157455
Agency
Washington, D.C. 20547
USIA
April 25, 1985
Vapry
Dear Mr. President:
As I mentioned on the phone, I am enclosing the transcript
of the Godfrey Sperling Press Breakfast on Wednesday of this
week at which I was to discuss WORLDNET, VOA and USIA media
treatment of our Administration positions. (Tab A) Press
reports from this meeting, which was set up far in advance
of the Bitburg controversy, were the basis for some of my
asserted viewpoints on Bitburg.
I have outlined in yellow on the transcript that which 1s
particularly relevant to the issues of my loyalty to you, to
your principles, and to the defense of the modifications of
you and your staff.
Further references attributed to me actually came from
German news reports contained in our Foreign Media Reaction
Report of April 25. It is attached at Tab B.
I hope that this will demonstrate that the friendship we
share is based on unswerving loyalty to the admirable traits
and philosophy that you and Nancy represent.
Further, I recall your steadfast support of me during the
tough last year when you said, "Don't you know that they are
trying to hit me through you and others. if you even think
of resigning, they win and we lose. Know that there is
nothing in the world that could ever induce me to be less
than totally steadfast on your behalf.
Sincerely,
Charles z. Wick
The President
The White House
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