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Telecon Mr. Kissinger General Haig 11/10/70 (tape) K: A1, we've got big affairs of state on our minds. Can you find out what the goddamn dress is before we have a conniption. H: I have, sir. I've just talked to Ambassador Watson. He said they have not made a decision. It's one of two alternatives and he should be prepared for both and I gave this to Dwight. One is business suit and the other is a swallowtail coat. K: Sans pantaloon (laughter)? H: I told them to get that one ready. K: Okay, now, will you get these guys to start turning -- now he screams that he wants it on Friday -- the lunch. H: Well, goddamn! K: Look, this is what happens when everybody talks to e verybody else. He had a conniption when I said it Saturday. H: Well, that's lawfully strange because K: A1, I just got through talking to him. He called me. I've got it on a tape if you want to hear it. H: No, I believe that. K: In fact, he wants to know within 15 minutes whether the Mexicans can make it. H: Alright, okay. K: Can you get that done? H: Right. K: And it is to be in the family dining room in the Residence -- not in the State Room and meet in the Oval Room. You know in the oval family room. And he wants it on Friday. H: Okay, alright, I will do this right away. Goddamn