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THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON October 9, 1973 MEETING WITH BIPARTISAN LEADERSHIP 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (1 hour) Wednesday, October 10, 1973 The Cabinet Room From: William E. Timmons BT. I. PURPOSE To brief bipartisan congressional leaders' group on the Arab-Israel war. II. BACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS AND PRESS PLAN A. Background: 1. The regular GOP Congressional Leadership meeting was cancelled this week because of the outbreak of hostilities in the Near East. 2. Bipartisan leaders traditionally expect to be briefed soon after international crises occur. There have been many inquiries for information on the Arab-Israel war. B. Participants: 1. Guests are listed in Tab A. 2. Secretary Kissinger will brief on the military and diplomatic situations. C. Press Plan: 1. Press Office will announce the meeting. 2. Ollie Atkins photo only. III. TALKING POINTS Recommended talking points submitted by NSC are in Tab B.