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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE/EYES ONLY
May 25, 1971
MEMORANDUM OF CONVERSATION
PARTICIPANTS:
Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
M. and Mme. John Paul Sainteny
Brig. General Alexander M. Haig
W. Richard Smyser, NSC Staff
Winston Lord, NSC Staff
PLACE:
Dr. Kissinger's Office
TIME:
Luncheon, May 25, 1971
Substantive portions of the luncheon conversation centered on Vietnam
and China. Following are the highlights of M. Sainteny's observations.
Vietnam
M. Sainteny said that:
- - Hanoi does not fully believe that the Americans will leave
Vietnam. If they were assured of that and of a certain number
of seats for the NLF in the Assembly, they would come to terms
on POWs, ceasefire, and the separation of the two Vietnams for
a number of years. (M. Sainteny actually was somewhat ambiguous
about North Vietnamese political demands but appeared to suggest
that Assembly representation might satisfy them for the time being
anyway.)
-- The NLF is really quite independent of North Vietnam and there
could be significant differences between them. However, M. Sainteny
thought Hanoi would be willing to deal with us without the NLF.
-- The North Vietnamese are still determined to pursue their struggle
although he sensed a certain degree of uncertainty. Le Duan is
in charge, but he clearly does not have the authority of Ho Chi Minh.
TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE/EYES ONLY
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