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File scanned from the National Security Adviser's Memoranda of Conversation Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SECRET/NODIS/XGDS
MEMORANDUM OF CONVERSATION
PARTICIPANTS:
President Nixon
Zalman Shazar, President of Israel
Gen. Yitzhak Rabin, Ambassador of Israel
Richard T. Kennedy, NSC Staff
DATE AND TIME:
Friday, January 5, 1973
2:00 - 2:15 p.m.
PLACE:
The Oval Office
Shazar: I am honored by this invitation. I am touched by your under-
standing of what Mr. Truman meant for us, It was a very difficult
36 hours.
I remember our conversation in March '71. I remember you
said that as long as you are in office, American aid for Israel will not
dry up. I took it as a great belief and told my people. I express my
appreciation.
3/6/04
Your reelection was greeted with great joy and satisfaction in
DERAED
Israel. We appreciate the attitude you express toward Soviet Russia.
Despite the burdens for Israel, we look forward with great hope and joy
to your new Administration.
Also for what you have done for Soviet Russian Jews, we express
great appreciation. We know very well that terrorism is a great obstacle
E.O. 12958, SEC. 3.5
NSC MEMO, 11/24/96, STATE DEPT. GUIDELINES state
MARA, DATE 3/30/04
on the way to the peace you desire. Violence against us could be combat
with a common attack. I express my appreciation for your attitude on
those problems.
DECLASSIFIED
The problem is how to achieve peace with our neighbors. To some,
a united Jerusalem under Israel is an obstacle I know. I have been in
Jerusalem for 60 years. I know the problems. For all parts of Jerusalem.
A united Jerusalem is coming to be a pattern of relations. This is why it
is best for all parts of Jerusalem.
CLASSIFIED BY
EXEMPT FROM GENERAL DECLASSIFICATION
SCHEDULE OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 11652
SECRET/NODIS/XGDS
EXEMPTION CATEGORY
AUTOMATICALLY DECLASSIFIED ON
SEGRET/NODIS/XGDS
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Rabin: I was born there. I know.
Shazar: I have been there since 1911. The situation now is much better
than it was before, for all relations between all the parts.
I would like you to know our real goal is to achieve peace with our
neighbors. We need U.S. help. The US should work continuously to bring
both Jews and Arabs together. This is my message.
The President: I appreciate your coming. I know it was a long journey
in honor of President Truman -- he was President when Israel came into
being.
On the emigration problem, Ambassador Rabin has been very
helpful. We need to deal quietly with the Russians.
We are shocked by the terrorism. There is no hope in the UN.
They wouldn't help our resolution. We are watching the situation on
terrorism in the U.S.
On our future relations, our goal is the same -- peace. We are
going to work for a solution mindful of the rights of both sides. We
continue our support of the State of Israel. I will see the Prime Minister
in February -- we will discuss things in more detail.
Shazar: She is looking forward to seeing you.
The President: She is a strong, remarkable person.
Shazar: Just what we need now.
The President: We talk frankly on many things. Rabin will tell you.
Shazar: I have known her since 1921. We are in the same party, and
very close.
The President: Over the next four years our partnership will continue.
We will work with you and we will work with the other side. King Hussein
is coming. Some of them are reasonable and others are not. We always
respect your opinion. We want a peaceful settlement which will not
jeopardize the rights of the people of Israel.
I realize you have to depart early. I will escort you to your car.
[President Nixon then escorted President Shazar to his car through
the porch. ]
SEGRET/NODIS/XGDS
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM FOR: THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
HENRY A. KISSINGER
SUBJECT:
Meeting with President Shazar of Israel
Friday, January 5, 1973
2:00 p.m. (30 minutes)
Oval Office
I.
PURPOSE
A courtesy call by President Shazar as head of Israel's dele-
gation to the Memorial Services for President Truman.
II.
BACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS, PRESS PLAN
A. Background: A strictly ceremonial figure, President
Shazar at 81 is Israel's third President. This May marks
a decade in office. He helped found Mrs. Meir's Labor
Party. You received him when he led Israel's delegation
to President Eisenhower's funeral in March 1969 and for
a courtesy call in March 1971.
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B. Participants: President Shazar may be accompanied to
the White House by the other members of Israel's delegation:
Dr. Eliyahu Elath, Israel's first ambassador to the US and
Ambassador Rabin.
Dr. Kissinger or representative
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C. Press Plan: Brief photo opportunity at the beginning of the
meeting. Routine Ron Ziegler press follow-up.
III.
RECOMMENDED TALKING POINTS
Attached
PRESIDENT SHAZAR OF ISRAEL
1. Points He May Raise
As a ceremonial head, Shazar is unlikely to raise any substantive issues
in depth, and discussion on Mid-East or other issues can be general. In
general, he may
-Focus on the natural topic of President Truman's role of recog-
nizing Israel (de facto in 1948 and de jure in 1949).
--Seek a general sense of your thinking on Israel and on peace
prospects in the Mid-East (since there is general concern that this
post-election period may mean a new Mid-East initiative).
--Share his thinking about feelings in Israel.
--Mention that Prime Minister Meir is coming to the US late
February. (You have separately agreed to receive her.)
-Have broad interest in your efforts towards world peace, including
in Vietnam and with the USSR and China.
2. Talking Points
--It is a personal pleasure to again meet President Shazar as you did
in 1969 and 1971.
--Mid-East: Assuming that Shazar will be interested in a general
sense of your thinking prior to Mrs. Meir's forthcoming visit here.
--Among your efforts for world peace is the strong hope that
the Middle East may move closer to a lasting peace. One
important element of this has been and will continue to be
US/Israeli relationship and support for Israel's security and
wellbeing. In any effort towards peace the US would want to be
in close consultation with Israel so that its interests and gains
would not be jeopardized. We have no preconceived plan of our
own and will not impose any solution, but it is important to our
interests as well as Israel's that there be peace.
You look forward to seeing Prime Minister Meir.
Other issues: You may find it appropriate to discuss in general
terms your perspective on world peace, including relations with the
superpowers and your hopes for Vietnam.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 24, 1973
MEMORANDUM FOR:
COLONEL RICHARD T. KENNEDY
FROM:
DAVID C. HOOPES
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SUBJECT:
Memorandum for the President's File
Please prepare a Memorandum for the President's File on his
meeting with His Excellency Shneor Zalman Shazar, President
of Israel on Friday, January 5, 1973 at 2:00 p.m.
DATE DUE: Forty-eight (48) hours after receipt of this memorandum.
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