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Jul 1 increase US profile and involve us more heavily in Cambodia.

HK memo notes that "This has been a long-standing argument ...fact is that we have a major program with heavy deliveries...we must do all we can to assure that we get the best results....I believe that Secretary Laird's request for...increase...should be approved...." HK also recommends that Laird's proposal to get rid of Ladd be disapproved. Nixon approves HK recommendations. HK signs memo to Rogers and Laird on July 1 transmitting decisions -- i.e. approval of increase from 23 to 50 in MEDT; disapproval of eliminating Ladd's role; HK says his office should be strengthened. (chron)

Jul 1 Wayne Smith sends HK a DOD final version of the OSD analysis of alternative air activities levels in SEA for FY 72 and FY 73. Smith disagrees with DOD position which favors lower levels and Smith feels surge capability is especially important. Haig note indicates he favors consulting Abrams as in field commander before decision is made. (See Vietnam)

Jul 1 Haig sends memo to Nixon transmitting Rogers recommendations for arms supply policy to Pakistan. Package point difference between State and WH views in that Rogers favors more complete suspension of arms, while Haig feels this would send wrong signal to Pakistanis. (see South Asia)

Jul Haig signs memo to Nixon transmitting a memo for Nixon from Laird which asks for reconsideration of certain aspects of NSDM 113 which lays out the President's decisions on Korean forces in South Vietnam. (NSDM 113 directed that hte US would support a continued ROK force presence of two divisions in SVN through CY 72 which both Rogers and Haig supported.) The Laird position is somewhat unclear in some respects, in Haig's view, but not too far now from NSDM 113. Laird, has, in effect, moved from a position advocating a total ROK redeployment in 1972 to one of accepting up to the size force contemplated in NSDM 113; on negotiations, Laird urges that the US support the initial ROK negotiating position while the NSDM instructs that we negotiate in support of the GVN request of a continued presence (of two divisions) through 1972; finally, Haig questions Laird's assumption that the ROK forces are not needed in 1972.

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Jul
On balance, Haig recommends the President accept some
of Laird's recommendations - particularly that we
inform the ROK we will review possible additional re-
deployments in CY 72 "in early to mid 1972" as Laird
recommends, but that we reject Laird's call for the US
to support ROK's initial negotiating position in its
talks with GVN. (No indication of Presidential action
taken). (Filed Kissinger visit to SEA folder)

Jul 1-13
HK on foreign trip: SEAsia, India, Pakistan, Tehran, Paris -- and Peking (July 9-11).

Jul 2
Daily news brief for HK notes that Washington Post is
giving publicity to Mitchell announcement that the
Government will prosecute all those who have violated
federal laws in connection with disclosure of Pentagon
Papers (Bkch traffic-July 1971)

Jul 2
Daily news summary for HK during trip notes that a much-decorated US Army officer, Lt. Col. Anthony Herbert, has charged that his superiors were guilty of war crimes in Vietnam. (Bkch traffic-July)

Jul 2
Off on his trip, HK sends Haig a backchannel message to
keep tabs on what is going on in Washington. In
particular, HK messages covers several issues: Middle
East (HK wants to be sure Haig tries to convince Nixon
to delay on any Sisco trip); South Asia (tells Haig to
tell Haldeman and RN that State is disregarding WH
instructions); Troop withdrawals from VN (tells Haig to
get Haldeman to help in leaning on Laird to stop making
any statements); McNamara Papers (HK seeks clarifica-
tion on Haig earlier message on this). Haig responds
with reassuring message on all of above. (See various
sections) (Bkch traffic Jul)

On the McNamara papers issue, Haig responds that Halde-
man's concern came from RN comment that he hoped that
there would be no speculation coming from capitals
which HK visited about the Papers which would be net
results of interpretations of US officials of HK atti-
tude on the subject; Pres. is concerned that those not
attuned to the problem enter into any discussions as a
result of what they may hear from the US party along
the way.

Haig message concludes with the following: "The
President's mood is good (despite the foregoing) and he
is becoming increasingly enthusiastic about your
enterprise." (Bkch)

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Jul 2 In HK's absence, Haig sends to Nixon Rogers' July 1 memo proposing a new initiative to bridge gap between parties' positions in MEnegots. Package points up difference in Rogers and HK approach in that Haig recommends no action be taken to approve State proposal-- which amounts to 'bold' new initiative -- until matter can be considered at restricted NSC in San Clemente. (See ME)

Jul 2 Haig backchannels HK to report on latest State Department game plan for the Middle East which Haig says "was obviously held until you left town." Haig feels the best strategy would be to urge Nixon to delay any decision on State's plan until HK returns; then hold a restrictive NSC. Haig later informs HK that President agrees with delaying action; Haig says he is now "wrestling with State." (See ME) (Bkch traffic July 1971)

Jul 2 HK reacts to Haig's latest report on State's fast maneuvering on ME proposal (See ME sectionfor detailed battle). HK wires Haig that "...we cannot stir up the Middle East now until present mission is complete. A trip by Sisco as proposed by Rogers will accelerate tension and antagonize Soviets if done without them..." HK wants Haig to urge President to resist pressure from State and delay restricted NSC meeting as long as possible. Tells Haig to keep Mitchell informed. (Bkch traffic-July)

Jul 2 Haig wires HK again to report State was informed that President wants no action now on ME, pending an NSC meeting on HK's return. On another subject, Haig also reports that "Haldeman today expressed some concern that we avoid discussion of McNamara Papers with various diplomats and officials who might raise subject with party on trip. I assured him we would avoid such discussions." (Bkch traffic-July)

Jul 3 Daily news summary for HK on trip reports that a New York Times editorial comments that the Administration's lukewarm reaction in the face of the deteriorating military situation in SVN lends weight to the fears expressed by Ellsberg, that the US may be forced with a replay of 1964. Meanwhile, the Post reports that Laird has ordered the removal of all classified documents used by the RAND Corporation. Laird denied a story in the LA Times that he favored a speed-up in withdrawals. Also, Clark Clifford reported to believe that the communists are ready for separate negotiations -- one with US and one among the Vietnamese; recalls HK article in Foreign Affairs in earlier years. (Bkch traffic-July)

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Jul 3 Haig backchannels HK (on trip) to report that Pete Peterson wants to sail by the President a decision to delay submission of generalized tariff preference legislation; he wants this delay to reformulate our preference scheme along more restrictive lines, imitating Europeans and Japanese; says he has gotten Rogers' reluctant agreement to delay. Haig points out matter not yet properly reviewed and that he is "taking a tough line" with Peterson that the tariff preference legislation matter has to be reviewed further before it goes to the President, particularly the foreign policy implications." (Bkch traffic-July)

Jul 3 Haig wires HK on problem of announcement of Korry's replacement; explains that Macomber has arranged to leave him on the payroll for a while. Haig feels Korry does not expect to be offered another suitable assignment. State appears to have gone about as far as it can with Korry at this point and is anxious to announce new ambassadorial appointments. HK wires back that State can go ahead if it wants. (See LA) (Bkch traffic-July)

Jul 3 HK talks with Abrams in Saigon revelas Abrams' basic concern that DOD plans for drawdown in Vietnam will seriously impair his (Abrams') ability to cope in Vietnam. For example, Abrams reveals he recently asked for authority for more air interdiction in DMZ because of increase in NVN threat there and he has not even yet got an answer from DOD. HK is greatly distressed at this news. (See Vietnam)

Jul 4 HK, in backchannel reply to Haig on SALT, writes the following: "Another subject: Bergus must be strictly controlled. Issue is not whether Egypt is interested in interim agreement, but on what terms. Bergus must be kept from raising any specifics. Please get AG (i.e. Mitchell) to weigh in strongly with President....A Middle East flap now could be a disaster." (Haig later replies that Mitchell will weigh in.) (Bkch traffic-July)

Jul 4 Press summary for HK (on trip) notes that Boston Globe carried story that a question about the loss of Asian lives in the Vietnam war which Ellsberg had asked Kissinger -- and Kissinger did not reply -- "may have helped trigger" Ellsberg's decision to publicize the Pentagon sutyd. Separately, Cyrus Eaton reported to acknowledge that the NVN have advance knowledge of US moves in Indochina. (Bkch traffic-July)

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Jul 4 Haig backchannels HK that "to assist in holding things together here, the President would like to have some reports giving your firsthand impressions during the trip which can be given to Secretary Rogers." On Jul 5, HK cables Haig that Rogers can be shown an expurgated version of HK/Thieu talk. (Bkch traffic-July) Related Haig wire makes clear HK should send reports for Rogers in backchannel as distinguished from Department reporting. (Kissinger visit to SEA)

Jul 4 HK talk with Amb. Swank reveals differences in views over staffing of military assistance staff in Cambodian mission. Swank is afraid that bringing up to 90 people on board will create a situation in which the US will slide into an advisory role. HK makes clear that if the job isn't done right, nothing matters. He tries to disabuse Swank of latter's fear US will get in too deep. (See Vietnam)

Jul 5 Exchange of messages between HK and Haig concerning Dobrynin's stalling message on a summit and the China initiative as well as RN's strong reaction that the Vietnam secret talks in Paris be terminated. HK cautions Haig re any strong reaction from White House: "Keep things cool. Let us not throw things overboard out of pique." (See US-Soviet for full exchange)

Jul 5 HK backchannels Haig: "Please tell the Vice President that he is under no circumstances to make any further comment about troop withdrawals, the new peace proposal or any other Vietnam-related subject." (Bkch-traffice July)

Jul 5 Haig cables HK that Haldeman had not yet passed on to President the report "concerning host's fears about security as result of newspaper article." Haig says he will pass report to President himself. (Bkch traffit-July)

Jul 5 Haig backchannels HK that Helms also opposes new State initiative on ME and will be on the plane to San Clemente so he can work on Rogers against idea of a new round of diplomatic activity. Meanwhile, Haig says, the Israelis are now reportedly lacking enthusiasm for trip; Rabin now saying that perhaps Abba Eban should visit Washington instead of having Sisco go to Israel. (Bkch traffic-July)

Jul 5 Copy of Haig note lists topics of interest to Victor Lasky for his book: Making of Vietnam policy, Cambodia, Laos, Middle East (Jordan crisis), SALT talks, Cuban

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Jul 5 missile base, Sontay, evaluation from White House perspective of US intelligence, Chile. (Accomplishments and Histories file)

Jul 6 HK (Haig signed) memo for President reports on conflicting Rogers and Packard views on US fisheries dispute with Brazil. Issue is whether the US should enter into immediate negotiations with Brazilians or should negotiate only in the fall following completion of the Geneva Law of Sea Preparatory Negots; Rogers favors immediate negotiations and thus he is reopening decision of NSDM 111 which determined that the US would negotiate with Brazil only in the fall. Among other things, Rogers is concerned that adverse reaction to fisheries issue (US fisherman off Brazil are being harrassed) may impact on Congressional views on International Coffee Agreement. Packard against immediate negots.

Problem is that both agencies are addressing different goals: State is concerned about imperiling US-Brazilian bilateral relationship over next few months, while DOD concerned mainly over maintaining viability of US position on overall oceans policy. HK memo recommends to Nixon that action be deferred on Rogers' proposal for immediate negots. pending SRG review of NSSM 125 (US Oceans Policy). President approves HK proposal. On Jul 10, HK signs memo to Rogers and Laird conveying approved decision. (Rogers and Packard papers not attached). (chron)

Jul 6 Rogers, in statement announces management reforms at State, including reorganization of the 7th floor. (State bulletin)

Jul 6 Saunders sends HK a suggestion from Under Secretary of the Interior Fred Russell that the US "send somebody with some brains" to Egypt to help the UAR fix up the lake behind the Aswan Dam. (Fred Russell's suggestion was contained in letter from him to Rose Woods on which Nixon had penned in: "K - sounds like a good idea-follow-up -- Russel could do it.") Saunders memo points out to HK that OST does not agree US has innovative role to play in this particular case but could envisage of dam problems in general. HK writes in margin: "Al - what do you think? This doesn't seem the right time" (chron)

Jul 6 Dick Kennedy sends via memo to Haig "two draft memoranda for the President" which (a) provide him with a summary of all US personnel have access to SIOP (many thousands

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Jul 6 of military personnel) and breakdown of numbers of SIOP cleared personnel at headquarters level broken down by component; very few outside DOD are cleared for access to SIOP; for example, only 8 members of White House, one from State, none from CIA or AEC; 83 people in SecDef's office cleared. (b) inform him of lists of former political appointees of the past two Administrations who are no longer in govt. put who still hold TS security clearances. (Lists of names attached) (chron)

Jul 6
Nixon remarks to Midwestern news media executives attending briefing on domestic policy (Missouri). In course of discussion, gives standing briefing on Vietnam, West Europe, Far East, Mideast, US-Soviet ties, PRC under general theme of era of negotiation not confrontation. Of PRC, says that "US policy must be, in the long term, ending the isolation of Mainland China and a normalization of relations...." Nixon puts foreign relations in context of his briefing on economic policy: "What we see as we look ahead 5 years, 10 years, perhaps it is 15....we see five great economic super powers: The United States, Western Europe, the Soviet Union, Mainland China and, of course, Japan...." However, he also gives nod to Latin America, Africa, South Asia. Turns to major briefing on economic policy.

Jul 6
HK (on trip) memo to President transmits Laird memo recommending formal disestablishment of SOUTHCOM effective 12/31/71. Separately, HK memo notes Irwin indicated his views favoring disestablishment and Packard met with Pres. on 5/1 to press his case that SOUTHCOM be reduced; Packard's views not shared by Moorer or the Services, particularly in the Army, who believe that SOUTHCOM should be retained.

Laird's new memo stresses that the disestablishment would "improve significantly the opportunities for furthering vital US interests in Latin America." (Nixon penned in a question mark). Bottom line of Laird argument is that removing control down there would somehow more fully engage Washington in LA policies, and would also give good signal to many LA nations by showing we have no intent of intervening militarily in region. Moorer and even Amb. Lodge argue that it is not feasible to have close ties to the LA military from Washington and that control and coordination is better exercised from Panama than US; also, closing down this command might be seen by LA military regimes as sign of distrust, leading to more extreme nationalist solutions on their part.

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Jul 6
HK memo briefly gives his view: "On the whole, I think that there could be risks involved in disestablishment of SOUTHCOM at this time. For this reason, I recommend (disapproval)." Nixon agrees with HK, Moorer. On July 20, HK signs memo to Larid conveying Presidential decision to disapprove disestablishment of SOUTHCOM but asking Larid to send any views he might have on how to make the Command more effective. (filed 7/20 chron)

Jul 6
News Summary for HK (on trip) notes that Agnew is quoted as saying that NVN are likely to perform some pinpoint attack that will give them a public relations 'coup' because of the way the US news media will report it; suspects failures of Vietnamization will be played up. Summary also notes that NYT carries article by Max Frankel that concludes that the Pentagon Papers show that for a quarter of a century American foreign policy was virtually unchallenged Presidential management and manipulation of the instruments of war. (Bkch traffic-July)

Jul 7
Tom Latimer memo to Haig suggests that in debate on cutting down on top secret clearances we could begin to look at distinctions between 'clearances' and 'access.' Says NSSM 113 group will look at this but in meantime Haig might want to make this distinction to the President "when he next hits you on this whole problem." (chron)

Jul 7
Dick Kennedy memo to Haig discusses reactions of US Embassy in Phnom Penh (Coby Swank) and Marshall Green at State over HK July 1 directive conveying Pres. decisions that MEDT would be expanded and keeping Ladd's job: Swank has doubts about Gen. Metaxis, according to attached backchannel from Swank to Marshall Green. Swank's telegrams also give his views on how to implement HK's July 1 directive but basically wants to wait until he returns to Washington to review matter. Dick Kennedy transmittal not to Haig notes that Swank does not seem to have gotten the message"about what is wanted for Ladd's role." (chron)

Jul 7
Briefing items for HK (on trip) note that Rep. James Stanton (D-Ohio) proposes Nixon work out peace settlement for Vietnam in face-to-face summit meeting with Pham Van Dong, following up on opportunity opened by Cyrus Eaton in 1969; House tables a resolution which would have directed the SecState to give Congress information on operations in Laos, while the Foreign Affairs Committee recommended rejection of the resolution (which is sponsored by McCloskey) on grounds that the information sought is highly sensitive and disclosure would not be

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Jul 7 compatible with public interest. (Bkch traffic)

Jul 7 Haig wires HK that President agrees with HK analysis of Dobrynin's reply on summit (see US-Sov.) although he does not share the view concerning Congressional and domestic situation; Nixon prefers to "view response in context of messenger's overall assessment that additional squeezing will accomplish more than enterprise in question" writes Haig. Haig message says that he tried to make the point of the need to keep cool: "Leader agreed but phenomenon can be expected to persist." On timing of China visit, Haig says the President wants to follow the "sooner rather than later approach" and prefers Sept. Nov. or Dec. On Vietnam negotiations, Haig reports that Nixon still has "residual skepticism" about the value of the Kirschman channel.

Finally, Haig reports that he, Rogers and Helms discussed State's plan for a Sisco trip to the Middle East and that Helms tried to be helpful in trying to argue Rogers out of the idea. However, Rogers was adamant and apparently resented Haig's getting into the act. Despite his efforts, Haig feels that State is doing what it wants without informing the White House. Meanwhile, Israelis are now saying they will try to delay the trip from their end. (Bkch - July?)

Jul 7 News summary for HK (on trip) reports that Post is reporting that Nixon has ordered a government-wide reduction in number of security clearances. Post also reports that State has announced a broad reorganization to include the establishment of a special body to review US foreign policy. Jack Anderson column says it is no coincidence that Le Duc Tho arrived in Paris at same time that HK scheduled trip to Paris; says Bruce is treated more as a glorified spokesman than a negotiator. (Bkch traffic)

Jul 8 Francis Bator at Harvard writes long letter to HK expressing concern about press stories that White House will cut back on security clearances, in wake of Ellsberg situation, and to urge that White House not overreact by making it impossible for outsiders such as himself to perform consultations for USG; Bator also feels that overreaction will seriously affect organizations like RAND; Bator hopes HK, Helms, Rogers can try to moderate overreaction on this issue. Bator also congratulates HK on china initiative, in footnote of July 16. HK signs courtesy reply indicating whole security clearance matter under review, on July 27. (chron 7/27)

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Jul 8 Haig wires HK re Peking visit that Nixon has decided "to cut in his guest this morning in order to avoid subsequent bureaucratic hassle... Day her promises to be exciting as leader cuts in his guest. Guest had planned to discuss this issue in speech at Bar Association in London and this will require major overhaul...." (Bkch traffic)

Haig later that day cables HK that Nixon wants to ensure that if the Chinese want to make a quick announcement on the HK visit, that it must be timed to coincide with prime time TV in US.

In third message that day, Haig reports to HK that Nixon, Haldeman, "guest" and Haig met; Haig said that "guest was not particularly surprised...."

On separate issue, Haig reports that Laird statements made in Tokyo are being played up that Laird said the US would not oppose an independent Japanese nuclear capability; PRC officials may express concern over this to HK. Haig said State has denied these reports. (Bkch traffic)

Jul 9 George Bush at UN has written Len Garment on number of measures that could be taken to aid Soviet Jews; among other things, Bush recommends a Presidential statement taking strong stand against the trials of Soviet Jews as well as welcoming Soviet Jewish immigrants in US and condemning activities of extremist groups (JDL). Garment thinks it is a good idea; sends Bush statement to HK for comment.

Sonnenfeldt memo to HK feels it is a bad idea; Pres. intervention will make matters worse and will impact negatively on US-Soviet relations. Haig note indicates HK agreed with Sonnenfeldt, suggested Haig call Bush and Garment and turn idea off. (chron)

Jul 10 Haig sends a telegram to Laird reporting that Nixon is considering offering Packard the job of Ambassador to Japan; Laird is instructed to seek Packard's views ASAP. (Bkch traffic)

Jul 10 Haig for HK for President information memo transmits Laird views (not attached) regretting decisions to allow certain exports to USSR and East Europe on grounds that this further contributes to weakening system of security trade controls which is so important to US defense structure; these controls have in past inhibited Sov. mil. capabilities. Laird feels best strategy to preserve controls is

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Jul 10 to constantly refine the US embargo list but not to approve the release of highly strategic items on ad hoc basis and he recommends strong Pres. statement to agencies on need to maintain effective system of security trade controls. Laird also concerned that allies may press US to overly reduce list in upcoming COCOM meeting on revisions of the list.

Haig memo points out that only after views of other agencies received on the specifics of the COCOM review, will specific recommendations -- including from DOD -- be forwarded for Pres. decision. M/P

Jul 10 Reporting cable to Rogers in San Clemente on talk between Rabin and Sisco is sent to HK on trip. Rabin tells Sisco that it is OK for him to go to Israel (on the telegram, HK pens in "incredible"). Rabin also tells Sisco that the Israelis will want to talk about aircraft deliveries 'as a first order of business.' (HK pens in: "That's a WH matter" on the telegram). Sisco also reports to Rogers that State has been in consultation with the Jordanians about how to handle the Jordanian desire to have a Security Council meeting and resolution on Jerusalem. In a separate telegram, Sisco reported to !goers that he had gotten in touch with Rabin to complain about stories that Bergus and Sterner had presented new proposals during their talk in Cairo; Sisco told Rabin this was not true. Also on July 10, Sisco instructs Sterner to "sit tight" for the time being since there has been slippage in firming up plans for Sisco's trip to Israel. (See ME) (Bkch traffic)

Jul 10 Washington Post carries a story that the Pentagon wanted the transfer of US nuclear weapons from Okinawa to Taiwan. Post also reports that Proxmire has released previously secret figures on US foreign military assistance. NYT carries a story that the GAO has been unable to find out how most of the $2.1 billion authorized for pacification in 1970 in Vietnam has been used. Papers also cover Ellsberg charges that McNamara gave misleading testimony to lawmakers about the 1964 Guld of Tonkin incident. (Bkch traffic - items sent to HK on trip)

Jul 11 HK sends Haig for Nixon his first message after talks with Chinese. Apart from substance, HK makes clear his desire to limit information to Rogers until after HK return as well as need to keep PR types in White House ignorant. (See China)

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Jul 11 Haig sends HK (on trip) long cable on the state of play of State Department tactics on propsed Sisco trip. In sum, State is still moving to get early approval of Sisco trip and State is also moving in concert with the Jordanians with the view towards supporting a Jordanian solution on the Jerusalem issue when it is raised during UN sessions this fall; strategy will be to "limit damage to Israel." Haig feels there must be a restricted NSC meeting in San Clemente if the WH is to have any input into a decision on the State strategy. HK wires back he is agreeable to restricted meeting in San Clemente if Haig really believes it is necessary. HK also instructs that Sisco visit must be postponed at least until week of July 26 at earliest since, HK message to Haig points out, "if he goes any sooner, it could look to our recent hosts like deliberate attempt to link it to public impact of other events." (Bkch traffic-July 1971 file)

Jul 12 Wayne Smith memo to HK points out that interagency working group has prepared a sanitized version of the April 12 MBFR Evaluation Report for transmittal to the NAC in accordance with HK instructions; interagency paper has been approved by Packard for DOD (including JCS) and has strong support of State. In addition, because of Goodpaster's substantive objections to interagency paper (largely related to presentation of the military balance and use of MBFR ahead of force improvements and questioned 'rosy' view of military balance which would undercut efforts to get meaningful allied force improvements), JCS also prepared another sanitized version of the report to take into account Goodpaster's concerns. Smith points out that State could live with the second revised version but isn't ecstatic about it. Packard, however, wants the first inter-agency version to go forward. Smith makes point that "....objections of Defense and presumably State to accommodating General Goodpaster raise real bureaucratic difficulties to our distribution of a report that we ourselves have developed....this has become a no-win proposition for the NSC....At the root of the problem is the fact that we can't continue to push NATO force improvements and MBFR simultaneously. Goodpaster believes the threat assessment (particularly the M+60 figure) in the Evaluation Report will kill any chance of getting force improvements. State, ACDA, and OSD/ISA) take the position that the Report has already been reviewed and agreed to by all agencies... revising the paper again will just waste time and further irritate the Allies....Both (agencies) are right..." Wayne Smith favors going with revised version taking into

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Jul 12 account Goodpaster views. He recommends and HK approves HK calling Packard and Irwin to set the stage for pushing the revised report over the first inter-agency report. (chron)

Jul 13 Staff (Johnston) memo to HK (on trip) reports that Pete Peterson would like HK's views on trade preferences (generalized preference legislation), East-West trade and issue of full DOD participation in CIEP. (Latter issue dealt with in separate memo in which HK opposed). On East-West trade, staff notes Peterson has already sent memo to President on US/East-West trade potential, is working with Stans on a memo on Kama Riber project and wants read-out from HK meetings with Dobrynin. Staff suggests HK talk to Peterson about overall East-West issues. On generalized tariff preferences, memo recalls Peterson interest in prompt legislative submission of such legislation while HK had earlier expressed concern about this. Peterson wants HK views; Peterson believes Rogers would be willing to delay. Staff points out to HK importance of submitting legislation promptly and suggests HK also discuss this with Peterson. HK notes in margin that he will handle these issues orally with Peterson.

Jul 13 Packard says US program to improve MIRV accuracy being deliberately retarded to help SALT. (public chron)

Jul 13 President applauds the way HK described his China trip to trip to Rogers; Now I think...we can get him to make a damned good speech on Vietnam...I want a little hard-line stuff out of Bill." (telcon)

Jul 14 Dick Kennedy memo brings to HK and Haig special agency plan for dealing with opium problem in SEA, which Bud Krogh requested. Kennedy memo points out that this apparently arose out of the meeting of principals (Rogers, Attorney General, Ehrlichman, et al at which NSC not represented -- i.e., "the incident which you recall and which you protested). Kennedy says point has been made that this is not proper for forth consideration. (chron) **

Jul 14 As follow-up a July 6 forty meeting on Blivia, staff (Nachmanoff) sends HK package on options for special program for that country, along with chronology of Soviet involvement there over past two years. Basic choice is whether to work with Torres or work with opposition, re stemming drift to left. Re proposed special program, State and Packard opposed; Helms, Mitchell, Moorer favor; staff memo-drafted-package showing HK would concur. No indication action taken. (forty)

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Jul 14 Rogers thinks a statement by him on Vietnam would "sound like old hat." HK concurs in his reluctance to speak. Rogers hopes no one will comment on China announcement after it's made. "Publicly, it will play well, but internationally there may be some problems." (telcon)

Jul 14 President agrees Rogers should give no speeches. He should also postpone his trip to UK: "With his being here I can hold him responsible for any leaks....Every one of these little !+&$#*@'s in the State Department will be talking." (telcon) (Irwin takes Rogers place and gives speech in London on Europe).

Jul 15 Tom Latimer sends HK some background on Cooper's Amendment to National Security Act of 1947. According to Congressional Record, Cooper amendment would make it the duty of the agency "to inform fully and currently by means of regular and speical reports the Committees on Armed Services and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Armed Services and Foreign Relations of the Senate regarding intelligence information collected by the Agency." Latimer points out that the key element is that the members of those committees would be placed on virtually the same footing as the President of the US, in regard to receiving latest intelligence estimates and analyses. Symington is in support, noting precedent that the AEC has responsibility of informing JAEC of new developments and Cooper amendment would make this a requirement for all intelligence reporting. Latimer notes turning over of intelligence under such a scenario would make it impossible to control leaks on Hill. Symington, Mathias, Fulbright and Javits all spoke in behalf of Cooper Amendment. (chron)

Jul 15 Haig for HK for President memo in response to Presidential request (no back-up) reports to him on foreign visitors he has met and extent of Nixon travel abroad. As of July 15, notes that Nixon has met with: 76 different Heads of State or Government on 114 occasions (full ist of all meetings attached); 48 Foreign Ministers in course of 94 meetings; Nixon has flown nearly 63,000 miles. (M/P)

Jul 15 Staff (Sonnenfeldt, Wayne Smith) send HK a Laird letter expressing concern is that NSDM 117 would permit the Soviets to build up their strategic ballistic missile forces while the US would be limited; also Sovs. would have 288 modern large ballistic missiles while US had none. Laird feels all this would give Soviets a big advantage.

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Jul 15 Staff memo points out that the fact that NSDM 117 does give
Sovs. a numerical advantage in missile launchers is
important for political and diplomatic reasons and says
Laird offers no new reasons for decisions already taken
and that the "future is hardly as bleak as he paints it."
Staff memo takes issue with Laird position pointing out
that calculating the strategic balance should involve more
than counting number of missiles, megatons and re-entry
vehicles. Staff points out US has edge in heavy bombers,
re-entry vehicles, accuracy of RVs, etc. Staff takes
issue with Larid proposal to reduce the numerical
inequality in missiles by asking Sovs. to destroy or dis-
mantle ICBM launchers on one-for-one basis as new SLBM and
ICBM launchers are completed as well as with his objection
to the NSDM 117 withdrawal provision. HK notes on memo
that no reply is necessary. (chron)

Jul 15
HK info. memo for Nixon gives status report on flap between
US and Soviets over US desire to mount its exhibit of
'Research and Development in the USA'; Soviets oppose on
grounds that Soviets and Soviet installations continuing to
be harassed in the US. State is trying to break impasse
by urging Soviets to reconsider their position at higher
level, while US is pressing ahead to encourage introductio-
of US legislation to make harassment of foreign diplomats
a federal offense. Shakespeare favors a tougher line in
which we would forcefully remind Dobrynin of US request
for high level Soviet reconsideration of exhibits issue
and tell him we might have to review value of the exchange
agreement and that we might even publicize US and Soviet
positions. HK memo concludes that Rogers is on the right
track and HK concurs with his approach. (M/P)

Jul 15
Nixon television address announcing acceptance of invita-
tion to visit PRC (remarks made from Burbank, California):
"I have requested this television time tonight to announce
a major development in our efforts to building a lasting
peace in the world...." Announces HK trip to China and
reads the announcement being made simultaneously in US and
PRC - i.e. that HK was in Peking and that the "meeting
between the leaders of China and the United States is to
seek the normalization of relations between the two countries
and also to exchange views on questions of concern to the
two sides." Nixon goes on to say that our new China
initiative "will not be at the expense of our old friends.
It is not directed against any other nation...."

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Jul 15 Staff sends HK suggested memo for President seeking de-
cision on declassification of the record of the June 7
meeting in Senate on Laos; early decision is needed in
view of fact that Senate is moving to consider Svminqton
amendment which would place ceiling on aid to Laos; SFRC
is also pressing Admin. for declassification decision to
permit release of transcript of secret session. Staff
memo transmits State (Irwin) memo concurred in by Laird
and CIA which provided its recommendations on the key
issues: (a) CIA role in organizing, training, directing
and paying Lao and Thai irregulars: State, DOD, CIA and
NSC staff recommend declassif. of agency role in Laos as
regards Lao irregulars but not Thai irregulars. (b) Thai
troops in Laos; State, DOD, agency and NSC staff agree
that disclosure of role of Thai troops in Laos (other
than as volunteers) would be damaging; problem is whether
Fulbright can be brought around to see this. (c) Sorties
rates over Laos by US planes and total MAP annual figure
for Laos for FY 63-67 and MASF figures for Laos for FY
68-70 and 72; all agencies agree these can be declassified.
(No indication of decisions taken or whether suggested
memo was signed by HK through to Nixon) (chron)

Jul 16
HK (unsigned) memo to Pres. on reaction to the China
announcement of July 15. Both foreign and domestic re-
action exceedingly favorable; Soviets did not mention until
7/16 when they carried factual statement only. On domestic
side, comments from Ford, Scott, Javits, Humphrey, Mansfield,
McGovern all favorable (with Javits, Humphrey linking it
with hopes it will speed Vietnam settlement). On press
side, UPI - favorable; AP - called it a surprise; otherwise,
factual; Reuters - factual coverage, but managed to inject
element of Rogers-HK controversy. (chron)

Jul 16 Dick Kennedy sends HK a list of all of the issues which the Under Secretaries Cmte is considering (underground nuclear testing; post-OPRED review; Artic policy; US programs in Korea; CBW research programs; econ. aid for Jordan; NATO civil emergency planning; weather modification; Panama Canal; computers; Pan American Highway; trade with PRC; US-Soviet incidents at sea). HK notes on memo: "Great stuff."

Jul 16 Copy of Laird's proposals for FY 73 defense budget which records that, while DOD tried to plan at $79.6 billion level, such a level will not support President's foreign policies and it is likely budget must be in the $82-83 billion dollar range. Laird memo notes that the lower

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Jul 16 level budget would require cuts in armed forces manpower as well as reducing tactical sorties capability per aircraft 20% and reducing naval combat ships committed to NATO, among other things; further, the Services and JCS feel lower level budget would inter alia make it difficult to meet current NATO reinforcement plans, impair US ability to control the seas (with risk of Soviet expansion), "the United States is reaching a position where we may be unable to prevent nuclear coercion because of the growing nuclear strength of the Soviet Union" and that such a budget would impact on NATO readiness vis-a-vis Warsaw aggression. Laird memo points out that over $90 billion in DOD outlays would be needed in FY 73 to buy the Defense Forces and rate of modernization we had in FY 64 (the last pre-SEA year), while every budget since 1968 has been below that level after incremental costs of SEA are discounted. However, Laird says, if for economic and budget reasons US cannot meet the $82-83 billion level, "we may have to consider such steps as reducing or delaying the civilian and military pay increases (which will cost us $2 billion in FY 73); foregoing the planned increase of $1 billion in our FY 73 program to reach an all volunteer force....carrying out extensive base closures; and reducing our air and logistics support levels in SEA...." (Copy of Laird memo without comment under Haig to HK note indicating that George Shultz would like a copy of Laird paper). (chron)

Jul 16
NSC meeting on Middle East reveals HK difference of views on State and Defense strategies for both areas. Also reflects Nixon, HK concerns about Soviets and also the China trip. (See Middle East and South Asia for long accounts)

Jul 17
HK signs memo to Peter Peterson saying that, in response to PP's memo to the President on CIEP, "I am opposed to Defense participation." (Bakcdrop is Laird request -- copy of Laird memo attached -- that DOD have full membership in CIEP, not just rights to attend meetings when pertinent subjects arise. Laird argues that DOD has interest in national policy "as a whole" and that Defense implications of matters coming before the CIEP are not always apparent to outsiders; thus it is important that DOD have its own representative. Laird memo takes opportunity to raise broader question of kinds of studies that will be done in economic area and says he feels CIEP, if not NSC, should review US policy on export of heavy truck manufacturing equipment and similar items to USSR and "the type of quid pro quo that might be expected in return." Laird says he

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Jul 17 objects to helping USSR build trucks while they are replacing NVN truck losses in Laos; on economic side, Soviets should reduce non-tariff barriers to trade, modify their rigid bilateral state trading arrangements and move to become member of GATT, IMF and other such institutions. Laird wants: DOD as full member of CIEP; CIEP RG to include Deputy Secretary of Defense; RG to include JCS Chairman as full member and sub-groups to include a DOD rep.) (chron)

Jul 17 Defense has requested provision of grant MAP material for six small Latin American countries in FY 71, in addition to Bolivia. State has sent reclama to White House urging that HK turn this decision around and not provide aid on grounds that such aid might produce a negative reaction in the Congress and jeopardize our efforts to raise the FMS ceiling for Latin America from $75 million to $150 million. Nachmanoff memo reports on this problem to Haig, noting that White House Congressional and he do not agree with State's analysis that Congress will be upset. Nachmanoff recommends and Haig approves reaffirming HK's earlier decision to agree with DOD on providing the grant MAP aid. On July 15 Haig sends memo to State reaffirming earlier HK decision to go with the aid. (chron)

Jul 18 HK courtesy letter to Ted Sorenson thanking for recent letter from him after fact of Sorenson trip to Latin America. (Backdrop was Sorenson letter (a) offered to be of help with HK in any conversations with foreign leaders, (b) requested HK guidance for planned meeting with Allende; and (c) expressed hope for HK influence with State department to ensure they get him appointments with top leaders. (chron)

Jul 19 Bill Safire sends short memo to HK as follows: "Here is a quotation about secrecy that you may find occasion to use: 'The most dangerous of all moral dilemmas: When we are obliged to conceal truth in order to help the truth be fictitious.' by Dag Hammarskjold." (chron)

Jul 19 Dick Kennedy memo urges Haig to call for a LIG meeting in view of serious problems arising in Congress/ (a) SFRC call that Swank and Godley appear in 'Executive Session' Kennedy against, while State feels it might be useful opportunity to get Admin. position on record); (b) a Stennis letter (not identified) to DOD which White House has not seen; (c) Stennis letter to Laird asking what kind of ceiling on aid to Laos might be acceptable - White House has not seen Laird proposed reply; (c) upcoming Laird/Stennis meeting, probably on Laos. Dick Kennedy sees need

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Jul 19 for getting handle on all issues so Admin. can move in coordinated way. (chron)

Jul 19 Laird complains that State won't send anyone to testify with him to Senate on Laos, even though it's a Godley operation. HK says he will help. (telcon)

Jul 19 Rogers tells HK he has been "reassuring" allies that HK in talks in China was only restating US positions, and not attempting to reconcile the policies or differences. "That was something the President had to do." HK concurs. (telcon)

Jul 19 Nixon, HK brief the senior White House staff on the China announcement. Nixon opens by saying: "...Without secrecy, there would have been no invitation...in the critical early stages of this, only Henry and I knew. No one else on his staff knew. Later, others on his staff had to know and the Secretary of State had to know...No wife, no other staff member, no other member of the National Security Council knew....I know a guy can be a hero if he puts it out....There's a great newspaper that has a motto "All the news that's fit to print." But its real motto is "Whatever is news is fit to print.".... I want the whole staff to assume that if one paper of that prestige is proceeding on that assumption, don't give them any news unless it is fit to print. With the press first, you start with mutual suspicion...Second you have to establish mutual trust. Third, to do that, you have to maintain confidence. I can't emphasize too strongly the passionate obsession people have to talk to the press....The China meeting will abort if there is not total secrecy. We can't control the Congress, but we can control the Cabinet and the staff. You may wonder, why does it hurt to say 'it's a great coup, it will drive the Soviets up the wall,' (of) 'it will help us in Vietnam,' and so forth. The answer is that the way to make sure they don't happen is to speculate that they will. The Chinese will have to react. What can we say? Stick to the President's announcement and say you know no more. Don't be afraid that the press won't respect you if you aren't in the know. The press has the least respect for the babblers; they have the most contempt for the people with diarrhea of the mouth..." Nixon then talks about the importance of the move which had been a difficult decision for the PRC: "...they are one-fourth of the world's population. They're not a military power now but 25 years from now they will be decisive. For us not to do now what we can do to end this isolation would leave things very dangerous. Even a total detente with the Soviets would mean nothing if the third power was isolated....It's ironic that I am the President who is

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Jul 19 the least euphoric about relations with Communist countries. This isn't from hardline prejudice but from experience; I know that pleasant smiles and small talk about our grandchildren won't solve problems. Where vital interests are involved, great powers consult their vital interests -- or else they're played for suckers by those powers that do....Secrecy is essential.."

HK takes over, says "teh most impressive thing we can do as far as the Chinese are concerned is to shut up.... Don't down-play the implications for Vietnam, just say nothing. It is pushing itself;....Many internal forces are going on -- in the Soviet Union, in China, in North Vietnam...." (Haldeman interjects to reinforce to the staff that "this briefing is for your (staff) information only. None of it is for you to transmit to anyone else.") (m-c)

Jul 20 NSDM 119 issues, signed by HK and directed to Vice President, SecState, SedDef, Attorney General, CIA Director and Chairman of AEC -- on the subject of policy to govern the disclosure of classified US military information to Foreign Governments dated 2/27/46; "Basic Policy Governing the Release of Classified Defense Information to Foreign Governments" dated 9/23/58 and NSC action 2125 of 9/14/59. (NSDMs)

Jul 20 HK memo transmits to Nixon copy of memo that Amb. Kennedy left at time of his meeting with Nixon on July 16 in San Clemente. Kennedy recommends Tyson of US Steel to be US Ambassador to Japan, or, alternatively, Anthony Jurich of Kennedy's staff, from Treasury. HK memo does not object to Tyson but says Jurich is not qualified. (chron)

Jul 20 In HK briefing of NSC staffers on the China trip, HK warns against talking to the press: "....The members of the White House staff, in particular, must curb their natural tendency to be brilliant and they must inhibit their impressive flow of oratory when confronted by the press...." (NSC staff meetings)

Jul 20 HK meets with David Rockefeller who reports on his visit to Soviet Union to attend Dartmouth Conference in Kiev; says main issue of interest to Sovs. is East-West trade; Rockefeller implies Sovs. were falling all over on this issue. HK gives his view: "I agree with the Communist Chinese: Trade follows polciy. We dangeld some things in front of the Soviets before the May 20 SALT announcement,

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Jul 20 and got some reciprocity. I want to split up the Mack Truck deal and give them part after we see first how they play SALT and how they respond to the China thing..." HK says DR should talk to Peterson since HK and he have understanding that he won't move without HK signal on the political side but HK says "Don't go to Stans. He's a bull in a China shop. He insists on going to the USSR even after I said no...." (Keep file)

Jul 20 LIG meeting held on various issues be contested by the Hill re Indochina. (see Vietnam)

Jul 20 Staff sends HK copy of Galbraith's recent testimony before Senate Banking Committee strongly opposing loan guarantees to Lockheed and other struggling firms. Galbraith speech was spicy and got much attention. Among other things, Galbraith said that even Arthur Burns and Packard only mildly endorsed the proposal; according to Galbraith, they did so "with approximately the enthusiasm they would show for tertiary psyphilis or terminal leprosy." He described Lockheed as having a reputation for spectacular mismanagement as a defense contractor and gets in digs at Rolls Royce, described as a firm which, "Like Lockheed, -- and not to put too fine a point on matters -- has also gone soft sucking at the public teat." (chron)

Jul 20 Sonnenfeldt memo to Haig reports that SFRC is asking for copies of the monthly reports of the Joint Committee established under the US-Spanish agreement of 1970; State prepared to provide such documents, but the ones they will provide are innocuous. Sonnenfeldt mentions that more serious request of SRFC is that for information on organization and initial tasks of the Joint Air Control and Coordination Center established under the Agreement. Sonnenfeldt suggests and Haig approves that NSC concur with State and Defense on release of reports of the Joint Commission but defer any response on second request of information on Joint Air Control/Coord. center. (chron)

Jul 20 President has reacted to news item concerning Lt. Colonel Herbert who is getting publicity for criticizing senior Army officers for allowing war crimes and reportedly has been passed over and will have to resign from Army; Pres. has asked for background on Herbert. Haig for HK memo to Pres. reports individual in question has poor record and of the 21 allegations he has made of criminal behavior

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Jul 20 against senior Army types, only seven had substance and of the seven, only three were worth considering and were being studied. (M/P)

Jul 20 HK, Haldeman discuss Sidey request to do human interest story on Nixon/Rogers/HK planning sessions in Lincoln Sitting Room. Haldeman agrees ti has to be dampened: "You can only lie so far." HK says he's built Rogers up, but focus should be on President. Haldeman: "You shouldn't build him yp any more." (telcon)

Jul 20 Staff (Ernie Johnston) memo for HK provides briefing on major economic issues to be discussed with Pete Peterson in planned luncheon meeting; (1) generalized tariff preferences (HK's last chance to change Peterson's position of favoring a delay in preference legislation which would have serious foreing policy consequences; also, problem of Peterson not clearing recommendations, particularly on those of Williams Commission which are contradictory to President's commitments on preference legislation; HK should steer Peterson away from letting CIEP Review Group do another study of preference, which would only cause further delay). (2) East-West trade (Peterson wants to discuss possible steps for moving ahead in this area -- consideration of Polish cat cracker application, Kama River project, Mack truck application, trimming US controls to bring them into line with international COCOM levels - but there is necessity to address PRC angle and assess NSSM 124 on PRC parity and USSR). (3) aid untying (in view of Nixon directive that issue be slowed down, HK could tell Peterson to at least resond to President's directive but also that, while Connally raises some good points, he, HK, does not feel the US need do anything at this time since actual negots. on aid untying are going slowly. (4) Expropriations and the handling of NSSM 131 study on this issue. (Backdrop is very sensitive bureaucratic compromise whereby CIEP Review Group would consider the economic issues involved in expropriation and the SRG would consider the other issues, with PP sitting on the SRG. Big problem now is that separate CIEP ReviewGroup meeting is not really necessary and whole study could be handled in combined CIEP-RG/SRG. But staff points out special problem of Peterson's "sensitivity" and that asking him now not to hold a CIEP-RG might "re-raise a very sore spot with him.") (chron)

Jul 21 Nixon letter accepting resignation of Glenn Seaborg as Chairman of the AEC.

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Jul 21 Gerry Smith cables the President warning against any optimistic reporting by Administration officials that a SALT agreement is forthcoming. Smith says such talk does not help the US bargaining position in Helsinki. Smith says "no comment" would be best posture and that Nixon should so instruct Admin. OFFICIALS. (SALT-Vol. 4)

Jul 21 HK tells Laird that Alex Johnson says Godley testify with him on Laos. (telcon)

Jul 21 Copy of package from John Dean to Rehnquist at Justice and Jack Stevenson st State circulating for comment the draft bill of Senator Beall which would established the bipartisan commission to study issue of proper Congressional and Presidential roles in undeclared war (i.e. alternative to war powers resolution). Dean memo is follow-up to Nixon decision of June 2 memo. (See June 2) (Package does not contain copy of proposed bill but does contain back-up memos on the whole problem of skirting war powers legislation as well as unidentified copy of Administration options for dealing with war powers issue; options include: Presidential statement giving his views on war powers and way in which he would respond to various international situations; national commission on the transition to peace (i.e. variation of Beall proposal) Presidential commission; open battle between the White House and Congress over the issue; compromise). Package also contains copy of State Department response of July 26 to Dean July 21 request for views on Beall proposal; State suggests some technical changes in Beall bill but among other things wants to delete any call for public hearings on issue. (chron)

Jul 21 State has sent over a memo recommending that Jack Ruina, who will be working with the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, engage in setting up invitations for US and PRC arms control experts to meet in Stockholm in 1972, with USG sanction. Sonnenfeldt/Wayne Smith/Holdridge transmittal memo to HK takes position that USG-sanctioned arms control talks with PRC are premature. Sonnenfeldt/Smith favor telling State to defer any such action now. Holdridge is not opposed to letting experts from US and PRC talk, as long as there is no official USG backing. HK approves Sonnenfeldt/Smith position that State should take no action on this (HK wrote big "NO" on top of memo). (7/27 chron)

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Jul 21
HK signs NSDM 121 conveying Presidential decisions on Nuclear Weapons Deployment Authorization for FY 1972. HK decision reflects agreement with most of DOD recommendations except for additional deployment to Taiwan, where HK disagreed. NSDM makes clear there is to be no additional deployment to Taiwan beyond end-FY 71 deployment and authorization. (See Defense section for full background)

Jul 21
Sonnenfeldt sends HK status report on Maltese developments from State. Carrington talks with Mintoff have left UK with impression that agreement not in sight, with Mitoff reportedly asking for 20 million pounds annually as price of UK use of Maltese facilities (four times present rate), with restriction of UK use of space at facilities and denying UK veto over third-country use of facilities unless UK were to meet Mintoff's highest demands. Irwin/Douglas-Home talks reveal UK wants other NATO nations to share increase in costs demanded by Maltese; Irwin did not raise our proposal for German consortium/bilateral aid approach; US Mission NATO had counseled against this move since it would suggest that the US is willing to give money and leadership role to waht is essentially a European problem. Also, UK said to feel FRG has broken ranks by agreeing in principle to aid Mintoff while the UK negots. are still pending. Re the proposed Feldman visit for private talks with Mintoff, Amb. Pritzlaff has raised objections but State is arranging for Feldman to go anyway. (HK notes on memo: "Pritzlaff must go." (chron)

Jul 21
Laird sends memo to Nixon reporting that the Vietnam war is winding down and SVN are doing the fighting and taking the offensive. Wayne Smith prepares suggested HK memo transmitting the Laird paper and pointing out that the date Laird has used does not reflect the primary reason the war has wound down -- fact that enemy has been forced to divert a third or more of his effort to south Laos and Cambodia; may explain why Hanoi is refraining from large scale offensive activity until US forces have departed. Hence, the winddown may only be temporary and Laird does not estimate likely levels of enemy activity beyond October. Also, there is fact that RVNAF combat deaths are up 15% over a year ago and RVNAF desertions are up 20%; this is cause for serious concern. (HK returned suggested memo to the President to Wayne Smith with note that "He won't read it -- so you better do fuller summary.") (chron)

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Jul 21

Wayne Smith sends HK background memo reporting that Laird, Godley and Alex Johnson scheduled to appear before the SFRC shortly on DOD and CIA funded operations in Laos. In background are Symington amendment to limit ceiling to $200 million for Laos, and Stennis request that Admin. work with him on acceptable alternative.

Smith points out that projected obligations for Laos for FY 72 will probably run over $500 million. Private contacts with Stennis' Armed Services Committee reveal that AS staff concerned that Symington amendment is serious threat to Laos program, they are concerned about dangerous impact on CIA programs worldwide and that Stennis anxious to have Admin. come up with alternative which he, Stennis, would put forward as his own idea. However, Wayne Smith writes that "in discussing what the Committee staff might consider as an alternative, we were shocked to find that the Congressional intent underlying limitations on MASF funding for operations in Laos is considerably different from what State and DOD lawyers have led us to believe.... For instance....any Thai ground or air operations in South Laos could be funded by MASF.... North Laos presents different problems but there does appear to be scope for Senate recognition for a role for Thai ground forces in Laos to supplement Lao manpower deficiencies and thereby sustain Laos... protect Thai security interests.... While selling such a rationale for the Laos program to the Armed Services Committee and to the Congress would be no simple task, Senator Stennis' request for help on this matter in conjunction with the absolutely untenable position State and DOD lawyers have put us into with respect to justifying actions in Laos, may provide the Admin. with the opportunity to increase its flexibility and improve its public position with regard to what we are doing in Laos. The price of obtaining Senator Stennis' support for such an alternative would probably be a plan to phase CIA out of Laos beginning in FY 72...."

Smith suggests the options of (a) doing nothing or (b) working towards acceptable alternative amendment which defends programs in Laos but promises to phase out agency role there beginning FY 72, among other things. (No indication of action taken) (chron)

Jul 21

NSDM 121 signed by HK issues conveying Presidential decisions on Nuclear Weapons Deployment Authorization

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Jul 21 for FY 1972. NSDM conveys decisions which are at slight variance to DOD recommendations in that HK signed, NSDM does not approve DOD desire to increase deployment in Taiwan. (See Asia)

JUL 21 Marshall Wright memo reports to HK on "rising chorus of criticism" of Ambassador John Hurd's performance as emissary in South Africa. Charles Diggs especially has been critical; Javits and Sen. Kennedy have joined chorus. Mainly, problem surrounds Hurd's intent to attend a segregated opening of a music event and recent all-white reception Hurd held at the embassy (party was for South African officials and Hurd seen as seriously making big effort in that he invited white opposition leaders, so he was trying to be fair). Wright feels those who wish to embarrass Administration are using Hurd. (chron)

Jul 21 New York Times has carried a story which clearly involved a leak about nuclear weapons deployment to Korea, Philippines and Taiwan from Okinawa. NYT asserts that US concern over PRC led to Admin. decision to kill Pentagon proposal to shift weapons from Okinawa to the other three countries.

Wayne Smith memo to HK transmits in-depth study of who on Program Analysis staff had access to decision memo which included NYT report as one alternative as well as what other agencies in USG close enough to the options on this issue to have been able to leak. Smith says he does not think it is his staff but writes HK that "I have put my staff on notice that this is the last time I will tolerate even the suspicion of a leak from the Program Analysis office. If I find a member of my staff is involved in a leak -- directly or indirectly -- I intend to fire him... I'm going to establish the fact beyond any doubt that my staff keeps its damn mouth shut...." Haig note to HK in the margin says: I asked Wayne to look into this -- I must say I'm still suspicious it came from us or OMB. It had to come from our staff."

Jul 22 Marshall Wright memo to HK says that 1971 is a good year for the President not to make a speech to the General Assembly, but that Nixon should take advantage of his high prestige to see as many foreign leaders as possible, during UNGA. HK notes in margin: "....He will not speak at General Assembly (has said it to me). As for heads of state, you can make individual recommendations." (chron)

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Jul 22 Sonnenfeldt memo to HK says McCloy wants meeting to discuss European issues, but McCloy also has sent letter asking for "more assured" access to various documents relating to SALT -- especially NSC study papers and NSDMs as well as a more complete file of SALT delegation traffic. McCloy's letter says that Jack Irwin and Phil Farley agree that there should be a substantially improved arrangements on documents, but memo notes that Farley privately believes that the diverse SALT delegation views and fallback positions should not be made available as general matter. Sonnenfeldt suggests a course of showing McCloy some regular cables in SALT traffic, some selected reports on talks with Soviets, NSDMs (for McCloy only) and some selected studies. HK approves this course. (chron)

Jul 22 Sonnenfeldt memo to HK reports on increased concern at State over the quickening of the Berlin negotiations (and possibly a view at State that it is losing control over the negotiators on various issues). State has recently sent instructions to Rush for him to take a week's break. Further, Hillenbrand (Asst. Sec) recently met with his UK counterpart in London and his reporting telegram on that talk make clear that the Foreign Office does not share optimism of the UK Amb. in Bonn as to timing and range of substantive issues in agreement.

Jul 23 Haig signs laudatory response to Fred Malék on subject of Leo Cherne's qualifications for high level appointment. (chron)

Jul 23 Holdridge memo reports to HK that Sen. Scott's office has heard that Senate Internal Security Committee is about to release report entitled "The Human Cost of Communism in China" (by Richard Walker, which recounts harsh treatment of landlords during land reform campaign in China and upheavals of Cultural Revolution. Eastland said to be a sponsor of the report, and other members of the Committee are signing on. Scott's suggests White House may wish to signal committee that release of report would be a poor idea in current period of trying to improve US-PRC relations. Staff suggests HK discuss this with MacGregor. (chron)

Jul 23 Lehman memo to HK calls attention to need for briefings on SALT for Congressional leaders and suggests HK involve himself personally; Lehman points out today's Beecher story in New York Times has aroused some Senate assistants. HK approves having Farley do the briefings. (chron)

Jul 23 In SRG meeting on South Asia, HK comments at the outset: "Since I see our whole SALT position is in the New York Times today, I am beginning to think we should have a responsible newsman sitting in on these meetings." (SRG)

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Jul 24
HK signs letter to Rogers praising performance of Bob Houdek on NSC staff, in connection with Houdek's departure from staff. (Also attached, warm Nixon letter to Houdek). (chron)

Jul 26
Presidential statement following the successful launch of Apollo 15 to the moon.

Jul 26
HK upset about ME diplomacy, i.e. Bergus in Cairo. On July 12 Bergus reported that Egyptians getting impatient after Bergus/Sadat talk of July 6, hoping to get on with next steps of new effort to produce interim settlement; Bergus suggested handholding message to Sadat. On July 13 Sisco instructed Bergus to convey an interim message to Sadat via Heykal, gist of which was that UAR position is forthcoming and US still planning further consultations with Israelis, including ME trip by Sisco. Separately, Bergus sends private message to Rogers and Sisco via CIA channel (copy of which Helms sends to HK, unbeknownst to State) reporting on talk with Hyekal 7/13, high point of which was Heykal view that Soviets still not satisfied of security of their position in Egypt, despite friendship treaty; Heykal felt if May plotters had taken over, Sovs. would have moved on Egypt a la Czech. On receipt of report from Helms, Haig asks Saunders to explain what 'interim' message was sent. Saunders memo of July 26 recounts history, as noted above, and concludes by noting that Sisco had approved the interim message via Heykal to keep Sadat in a holding pattern until an NSC meeting could be scheduled here. HK notes in margin: "What in God's name was he going to do?" (7/26 chron)

Jul 27
NSDM 123 issued, signed by HK, announcing that the President has decided that henceforth Secretary of Treasury and Attorney General shall participate in all regular meetings of the National Security Council. (Back-up Dick Kennedy memo noted HK had asked for this NSDM to be drawn up; Kennedy gave option of NSDM confirming SecTreas. participation only since Att. Gen. had been invited (though not with formal NSDM) to attend all meetings at Pres. direction. HK chose to sign NSDM conveying decision formally on both SecTreas. and Att. Gen. (NSDM)

Jul 27
Wayne Smith memo to HK suggests memo to Laird tasking him to provide the President with a memo on plans for helicopters in the mid-1972 US force in Vietnam (no backup). HK pens on memo: "Al - should we send this or is it too hairy?" Haig sends note back to HK saying that "...While this is a shade touchy, I think you laid the

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Jul 27 groundwork for it quite nicely at this morning's breakfast. have it hand carried to Pursley and request that it go nowhere except to the Secretary. Failure to be specific with our fireman invariably results in calamity and knowing what the Alsops, Buckleys, etc. will ultimately say, I think it is wise to send the memo despite the risks." HK pens in "OK" (no copy of suggested memo to Laird) (7/28 chron)

Jul 27 Dobrynin says man on US SALT delegation has been referring to HK/Dobrynin conversations. HK says he will put a stop to it immediately. (telcon)

Jul 27 HK tells Japanese Ambassador that President will meet with Cabinet Gropu and that David Kennedy's threat to PM to cancel Presidential meeting with Group over textiles was unauthorized. President is in fact planning a dinner. Ushiba is very grateful (telcon)

Jul 27 HK, Rogers discuss timing of Rogers' announcement of Chirep position. HK feels it makes no difference. ROgers: "It might get some weekend play if it is announced on Friday." (telcon)

Jul 27 Nachmanoff writes HK in connection with papers for an SRG meeting on NSSM 108 that Secretary Connally's hard 1 approach has compounded the credibility gap of our Latin American policy. Nachmanoff writes that "given the realities of the personalities at the State Department, we need a bureaucratic/political counterweight to represent our Latin American interests..." (chron)

Jul 28 White House announces Porter's appointment to replace Bruce in Paris; Habib to Korea. Copy of Nixon letter expressing regret over Bruce's departure, includes handwritten note at end: "This formal letter only begins to express my personal admiration and appreciation for your service to the nation. RN" (Attached to HK memo recommending letter to Bruce) (chron)

Jul 28 HK has major meeting with Laird and Pursley to discuss mainly Vietnam issues but also personnel issues (such as departure of Packard), Leaks (Laird says NSC distributes too many NSDMs), SALT (Laird complains), Defense budget, Cannikin test. Meeting :Laird differences with HK on number of issues. Also discuss Asian deployments. (See Vietnam for full account)

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Jul 28 Sonnenfeldt memo to HK reports on decisive phase in Maltese developments; Mintoff has halted US Sixth Fleet visits pending revision of general arrangements and he is pressing UK for drastically revised defense and financial agreement. In response to Mintoff, US has offered him a drydock work package in return for routine fleet visits but we have had nor formal response; UK has offered to double rent and has asked other NATO nations to share financial burden; others have been negative. Sonnenfeldt memo notes need to come up with attractive financial package and thus to consult rapidly with UK in event they cannot get help from NATO; suggest to UK that they make NATO presence doncition for financial agreement with Mintoff and while US-Maltese negots. on fleet visits are separate issue; UK could tell Mintoff they expect those negots. will be successful.

Sonnenfeldt suggests HK talk to Cromer along these lines and that USG begin exploring if it could come with $20-30 million to assist UK if need be. Agencies' views are different. State is against any US funding; AID is negative; DOD, despite JCS insistence that we keep US and NATO presence, is reluctant to identify funds other than those that would accrue to Malta from ship visits. Thus, need for forty review of funding situation. (No indication of HK action taken). (chron)

Jul 29 HK calls Tony Lake to ask if he interested in being put up for membership in Council on Foreign Relations. Lake is grateful but says he's too busy working for Muskie; he promises to let HK know when he is interested. (telcon)

Jul 29 HK memo transmits to Nixon a letter from former Senator George Murphy providing results of an opinion poll taken in key states - California, Floriday, Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio and Texas - on admission of PRC to UN. Results of poll showed opinion pretty evenly divided as to admittance; but was strongly opposed to admittance if it involved expulsion of Taipei (66% against; 10% favor). Poll also showed strong tendency to vote against a political candidate who favored PRC admission at price of Taiwan's expulsion (59% to 10%). HK suggested and Nixon signed short courtesy letter of thanks to Murphy, dated July 29. (M/P)

Jul 29 NSDM 124, signed by HK, issued on subject of US-UK relations. (At issue was UK request for US help in upgrading UK's Polaris system so that it would be capable of penetrating Sov. ABM defenses, including Moscow. Sonnenfeldt memo to HK transmits results of NSSM 123 on the issue noting that while no formal reply has yet

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Jul 29 been given to the British, Packard earlier wrote HK indicating that DOD intended to respond favorably to the UK request and had undertaken initial consultations with the UK; Sonnenfeldt pointed out that the key question was whether to overturn or modify Packard's decision. Sonnenfeldt memo pointed out importance of careful decision on this issue since Super Antelope has implications for entire US European nuclear policy; lack of care in decision could "get us into a Skybolt-type situation two years hence."

Sonnenfeldt memo summarizes key options of NSSM 123 study: (1) Decline cooperation on Super Antelope (or at least postpone decision on assistance) or (2) Continue US assistance through Project Definition stage (two year study period) as Packard favors; latter would mean helping with RV hardening, development of pen aids and allocation of space at Nevada undergrd. tests. Sub-options under (2) include: (2a) Assistance through Project Definition but with understanding that some requests pertaining to highly visible assistance be considered case-by-case. (2b): Add-on to (2a) envisaging lending assistance on requests relating to post-Project Definition although on case-by-case basis. State, Defense, JCS and AEC all favor (2b). No Agency recommends against assistance but Agency and ACDA take more cautious stance: ACDA favors (2a). Agen takes no position on options but expresses reservations about impact of cooperation with UK on US-French relations and UK entry into EC. Sonnenfeldt points out problem is we are already down the track on Project Definition and to reverse would have bad effect on US-UK relations and suggests essentially a (2a) approach, leaving flesibility for the Pres. to move to (2b) later.

(Not clear if issue went to Pres. On July 29, HK signs NSDM along lines of Sonnenfeldt recommendation of slight variant between 2a/2b. (NSDM)

Jul 29 DPRC meeting to review results of NSSM 69 on US strategy and forces for Asia. Background papers point out continuing OSD position favoring Laird view that the US plan no US ground forces to assist Asian allies against attack after 1975. State meanwhile is adamant against any consideration of damage-limiting capabilities of our strategic options or increased reliance on tactical nuclear weapons. (See Asia for debate in meeting)

Jul 29 Lehman sends HK a briefer for a HK meeting with Senator Buckley. Buckley is sadi to want to express his concern and mild opposition to the Administration's China policy as well as get some additional background he can use with conservative groups. Lehman memo points out that Buckley has voted with the Administration on every national security issue even when he wanted to vote against us, as on the Draft Bill. (chron)

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Jul 30 HK meets with Amb. Farland. They chat about success of secrecy re China trip. Then HK turns to South Asian situation; "State is driving me to tears." HK said they keep wanting to link movement on the refugee and relief fronts to full political accommodation in East Pak. HK defends his strategy for unlinking these, then says Sisco is showing a lot of motion without much sense of strategy: HK said he "had let Sisco get away with some things in the Middle East" but he is not going to let him do that in South Asia; "Sisco will produce two wars in his area, if we are into careful." HK tells Farland "Let's make a deal -- that if you get some instructions from the State Department that you consider absolutely crazy, you will use the special communications channel with us." HK says "Maury Williams is all right, but that idiot Van Hollen drives me crazy." (memcons)

Jul 30 Sonnenfeldt sends HK a memo on planned Hickel trip to the Soviet Arctic to study land resource development and cold weather/permanent construction. HK writes in margin: "No - I said it was nuts." Haig sends memo back to Sonnenfeldt with following note: "Hal - hold for round 3, then one of us will be out!" (chron)

Jul 30 Staff (Johnston) sends HK a package on exports of catalytic crackers to Poland and Czechoslovakia. The basic issue is that State, OST and Pete Peterson favor the export of petroleum catalytic cracking technology, equipment and catalysts to Poland and Czechoslovakia. Defense opposes on grounds that Soviets would then have access to our technology. Staff suggests HK sign a memo to Nixon concurring in the export of these items to Poland but not to Czechoslovakia because of the state of the internal Czech regime and general state of relations with the US. Staff recommends HK take this position even though Peterson has argued strongly that, on balance of payments grounds, the US approve sales to both countries. (chron)

Jul 30 Staff background memo for HK in connection with planned HK meeting with Secretary Connally on the expropriation study (NSSM 131). Memo points out that Connally may take the hard line approach on expropriations and that HK must stress to him the importance of taking foreign policy considerations into account in expropriation situations. For example, Connally has pressed for abstentions or negative US votes in World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank on loans to Guyana and Bolivia. (chron)

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Aug 2 Haig memo to Nixon reports on total number of personnel in each agency who have TOP SECRET clearances, in response to Presidential request as part of the general review of classification procedures: 48 departments, agencies and other offices reported having one or more personnel with such clearance. Of the total number of persons involved, 656,675 are regular USG employees; 1,425 are consultants and 102,424 are employees of firms having contracts. Defense total represents 90% of entire number of individuals with TOP SECRET clearances. CIA, State account for another 5%. (M/P)

Aug 2 Haig memo gives HK background on Senate Subcmte on Separations of Power consideration of legislation introduced by Fulbright to require Executive department employees to appear before congressional committees and provide information; however, they could invoke executive privilege.

Haig gives views of: Rusk and Bundy (defended power of Pres. and executive branch to invoke executive privilege)
Harriman (endorsed Fulbright bill in part); Dean Acheson (attacked the bill). Fulbright indicated that he did not wish to impose so drastic a procedure as confining a witness such as you (HK) to jail for not testifying and, according to Haig, he commented that "I do not consider Mr. Kissinger's influence or that of his foreign policy bureau as being in any way sinister...." (chron)

Aug 2 Holdridge sends HK background on DOD's internal position that DOD defer release of any part of the Pentagon Papers at this time. Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (Henkin) in DOD advocates such deferment. (chron) Copy of a Laird memo (attached) agrees with this judgment on deferment at this time.

Aug 2 HK memo tells Nixon that House Foreign Affairs Committee has done well in passing a two-year authorization for funds under the Foreign Assistance Act containing many of the changes recommended in the President's new foreign assistance legislative proposals of April. Some changes need to be made; for example, HK memo notes that (a) aughorization bill calls for suspension of all except humanitarian aid to Pakistan for time being (State and AID working to soften this); (b) prohibition of aid under the FAA and FMS to Greece but there is opening for this to be waived (State working to modify this language). On other hand, bill has increased ceiling on foreign military assistance to Latin America and gives authority for Under Secretary of State for Coordinating Security

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Aug 2 Assistance in line with Pres. desire to remove security assistance from AID and give to State. HK feels "we have come out of the Committee in good shape...." On HK recommendation, Nixon signs letters of congratulations to Doc Morgan and Rep. Maillard. (M/P/ad)

Aug 2 HK backchannels Smith on follow-up to Beecher leak in New York Times. HK reports alarm that 200 people in USg had access to NSDM but says investigation has turned up no culprit. (SALT-vol 4)

Aug 2 After flap over fact that foreign policy agencies (HK, Rogers) were left out of studies considering international monetary reform (in which, staff memo to HK points out, Connally is taking big role), Howe memo to Haig assures him that -- with assurances from Jon Huntsman -- HK will be getting any memoranda received from Connally to the President concerning international monetary reform. (chron)

Aug 3 Nixon letter to Carl Albert informs him that the Admin. will request funds for project to review with aim of declassifying documents from World War II. (State bulletin)

Aug 3 Timmons writes HK that HK's performance at the informal briefing of members of Congress (at Fulbright's home) was "superb" and he recommends HK do this more often. HK approves. (m-c)

Aug 3 Rogers calls to ask about HK's meeting at Fulbright's house. HK says "for a year they have been nagging us" and McGregor on the President's instruction wrote a letter committing HK to do it. It was mostly in China. Rogers is afraid of a "precedent?" "You should let me know in advance. He will try to screw things up. Things are working well now, and if we set up a private channel, he will want to do it that way." HK agrees to give him advance warning in future. (telcon)

Aug 3 HK backchannels G. Smith to express concern over the 'leisurely pace' of current SALT round; says he (HK) felt that after May 20 announcement we would be able to move expeditiously in the direction of agreement. Smith cables back the next day basically sticking the ball in Washington's court and saying the US is to blame if progress is slow. (See SALT) (SALT-vol. 4)

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Aug 3 Symington introduces into the public Congressional record copy of the (top secret) report on the Lowenstein/Moose trip to Laos. (The information in the report had been the basis for the June 7 special closed session of the Senate on Laos). Symington cover note putting the report into public record notes that considerable material in the report on Laos has been deleted at the request of representatives of the Executive Branch, as harmful to national security. (Full copy of the report. Filed in Laos 1969 -1971 folder)

Aug 3 Staff sends HK a report forwarded by Peterson of State's views on textile negotiations with Japanese which shows they are close to collapse. Staff memo to HK notes that as a result (Pete) "Peterson is by now feeling desperate, as we have seen from his suggestion that we use a national security justification to impose textile quotas...." (chron)

Aug 3 Wayne Smith sends HK his analysis of a current DOD plan which may reduce the number of planned Army divisions further from 13-1/3 to 11-1/3 divisions. Smith is very concerned about this, writing HK that "we face a severe problem in maintaining sufficient land force manpower to implement the President's national strategy. Rising defense manpower and procurement costs, combined with fiscal constraints, have caused a reduction of about 15% in Army active battalion forces since 1965 and this pressure is continuing..." (Lengthy Smith analysis) (chron)

Aug 3 HK scheduled to meet with Senator Beall. Lehman briefer points out that Beall's bill to establish a commission to study war powers is basis for the strategy we are adopting to defuse the war powers issue; purpose of meeting is to suggest changes to Beall's bill -- including to eliminate its call for public hearings. (chron)

Aug 3 HK memo to Nixon complains about bureaucratic process impacting on our So. Asian decisions. (See So. Asia)

Aug 4 Nixon holds press conference, takes questions on South Asia, Vietnam, trip to China, visit to Moscow, SALT. (see various sections)

Aug 4 Rogers gives statement to Subcommittee on Separation of Powers of the Senate Subcommittee on the Judiciary on S 1125. Says bill would impair President's use of executive privilege. (Gives historical review of problem) (State bulletin)

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Aug 4 Jeanne Davis talker for HK meeting with Mr. Mardian, Assistant Attorney General. Issues which might arise: I will want to get information on the damage to the national security involved in the release of the Ellsberg papers. (chron)

Aug 4 Tom Latimer sends HK a recent letter from Henry Owen calling attention to his views on classified government records. Staff points out that Owen supports Ernie May's proposal that all classified records, except for 'those few' whose disclosures would directly, surely, and powerfully prejudice national security, be opened after a set period of time to qualified professional historians who would produce histories on US postwar foreign policy. (chron)

Aug 4 Lehman talker for HK lunch with Javits: Javits has voted with us on all the key national security issues but is a key organizer of the Senate group launching a devastating attack on the Admin. economic policy; also a Javits' bill remains a threat in war powers legislation; HK could give him a pitch on the importance of ABM to SALT, since he votes against ABM every year. (chron)

Aug 4 Lehman briefing memo for HK meeting with Senator Jackson on Aug 6 points out that in the context of Jackson's Presidential ambitions, his staff plans to get mileage out of the Middle East situation and the growing strategic imbalance. Jackson is also alarmed over the US SALT position and has reservations about China move; also believes Arabists at State are heading us for disaster in ME. (chron)

Aug 4 SRG meets on Expropriations problem highlights conflicting inter-agency views. (See Int. Econ. policy)

Aug 5 DPRC meeting on DOD Strategy and Fiscal Planning highlights budget problems and DOD concerns about lower budget level. Also, HK makes clear his view that DOD is not taking right approach to defend DOD requests. (See Defense)

Aug 5 HK scheduled to meet with Sen. Goldwater. Lehman talker says his concern will be: (1) strategic balance - Goldwater is quite "worked up" about the strategic equation and particularly in SALT; (2) China; (3) NATO (see releated Smith analysis of 8/4 chron).

Aug 5 Haig sends HK agenda for HK/Pres meeting today; Haig suggests following be raised: Report to Pres. on your recent meeting with Fulbright and SFRC, indicating that

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Aug 5 Javits was elated. (2) Report to RN on recent meetings with Rogers and Connally. (3) Discuss Bush's suggestion for HK meeting with Arthur Sulzberger. (chron)

Aug 5 Pete Peterson memo to HK says he and HK should discuss the strong views of Treasury, State and Commerce on expropriation. (chron)

Aug 5 Nixon signs a letter to Senator Stennis endorsing the compromise End-the-War amendment to the draft bill and pointing out that most agree on need to extend the draft while at same time raising military pay as we move toward zero draft calls and all-volunteer armed service concept. Hopes Senate will move on draft bill. (Back-up materials from Timmons shows that Stennis asked for this letter in support of the end the war amendment to draft bill; wanted sign of Pres. support). (chron)

Aug 5 Herb Klein has sent the President a memo suggesting that it would be a neat idea for "accentuating your (RN) background in dealing in a tough-minded way with the Communists" if Nixon were to hold a reunion of the "Kitchen Cabinet" that held the 'Kitchen Debate' (Nixon Khrushchev) when RN was Vice President. (i.e. those who went on trip with RN). HK sends David Parker a memo saying this is not a good idea: "....The kitchen debate occurred in a different phase of US-Soviet relations....playing it up now....could be misunderstood in Moscow at this rather sensitive moment...." (chron)

Aug 6 Stennis introduces resolution to establish a "Vietnam War Histroical Board" appointed by the Librarian of the Congress and the Director of the Smithsonian in consultation with the American Historical Association, Council on Foreign Relations and other "learned" societies. Supplies with funds from the Congress and classified documents from the Executive Branch, the Board would supervise the writing of the history. That portion covering the period from 1945-1968 would be published "if possible" within five years of the date of the resolution.

[Later staff memo to HK explains advantages - it would help to subsume any lingering controversy over the Pentagon Papers and five year timeframe is attractive; on the other hand the proposal involves executive privilege and the whole question of classified information within the Executive Branch. Staff memo points out that Ehrlichman does not want Stennis idea to be encourage; John Dean and Bud Krogh have expressed similar reservations.] (filed 10/26 chron)

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Aug 6 (Mansfield and Scott join Stennis in resolution. Full text in NYT - Pentagon Papers file)

Aug 6
HK meets with Amb. Tasca. HK opens meeting emotionally saying "that if he could go to Peking he could not understand all the fuss about not allowing people to go to Greece..." Tasca: "You ought to see some of the instructions I get." HK: "That Sisco operation is the worst disaster I've seen." HK, Tasca agree on backchannel relationship. (m-c)

Aug 6
Holdridge reports to HK that, in response to RN's directive of last January, an ad campaign in behalf of the POWs is getting into full swing. Holdridge has some reservations about this. HK apparently does too since he writes in margin: "I think it is a mistake. Can't we tone it down?" (chron)

Aug 6
Nachmanoff writes HK that Secretary Connally has whizzed in a memo to RN saying the US should just ignore the celebrations coming up for the Alliance for Progress in Latin America. Nachmanoff memo reflects frustration with Connally's line (his "heavy-handed" efforts to protect US business interests) and also that he keeps attacking the basic policy for Latin America which was decided by the NSC two years ago and approved by RN. (chron)

Aug 6
HK complains to Laird that Pentagon spokesman yesterday said Chinese MRBM's are targetted at Russia: "They are to say nothing about the Chinese. They should just keep quiet." (telcon)

Aug 7
Tom Latimer sends HK a copy of Rogers memo to Nixon in which Rogers refers to a talk he had with RN in San Clemente and promises that the State Department is finding ways to cut down the number of copies of classified documents in circulation. (chron)

Aug 9
HK sends to Nixon a Rogers' memo summarizing benefits derived from Agnew trip. HK memo summarizes main points of Rogers memo which is basically flattering to Agnew as having reassured our friends wherever he went. No HK substantive comment. (M/P)

Aug 9
Haldeman writes HK that Nixon will have a lot of free time in San Clemente and suggests HK think up some good reading materials for RN. (chron)

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Aug 9 VP meeting on SALT dramatizes split within the US delegation over issues covered in NSDM 117. In the meeting HK says "You should all know that the President is getting extremely restive over what he considers this endless nit-picking of his decision. These fine Talmudic points have moved out of the realm of guidance. We must find some balance between the decisions the President must make and these intellectual exercises and get on with the negotiation...." (See SALT)

Aug 9 DOD is proposing sale of two diesel powered submarines to Taiwan. Potential sale has long history, most recent event of which is that Laird obligated himself to Hebert of HAC in order to secure passage of the FY 71 ship loan bill. Holdridge points out risks of this move to China move and President's trip. (chron)

Aug 9 Nachmanoff reports on a rumor circulating in Democratic circles about HK and Chile. Rumor is that HK met with copper company reps. and encouraged them to try to overthrow ALLende and that CIA would cooperate; however, a warming from Fulbright got this initiative turned off. HK writes: "Total nonsense. I have never met with copper company people." (chron)

Aug 9 HK tells Laird that State wants to take over country programming. HK says he will back DOD in resisting it. (telcon)

Aug 9 Jon Huntsman has asked that HK try to identify the source of press items saying that, according to internal (HK) memoranda, the White House will not try to save Taiwan's seat at the UN. HK sends a memo back saying the stories appear to be based on speculation, not internal leakage. (chron)

Aug 10 Copy of Pete Peterson memo to the President on textiles following failure of Kennedy mission suggests options for next steps: (1) Renew negotiations at Japanese ministerial meeting (favored by Rogers and HK according to PP); (2) or submit textile quota legislation; (3) or favor National Security Clause option on textiles (favored by Mitchell, Stans, Hodgson, Amb. Kennedy, Dent. Peterson favors course of import surcharge/export rebate, Presidential unilateral authority for countries in economic disequilibrium and renew support of textile-only quotas. (chron)

Aug 10 Laird sends over a memo for RN informing of three steps DOD is taking regarding international security assistance programs: DOD is including FY 73 military aid and credit

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Aug 10 sales programs within the DOD planning, programming and budgeting system; a Defense Security Assistance Council is being formed to advise Laird on security aid and insure full staffing within Defense; Laird has also created a Defense security assistance agency to direct and supervise DOD security assistance programs. These steps are seen as in accord with RN desire to improve our security assistance programs. (Chron shows that HK did not send a memo to RN on this but rather HK signed a memo of appreciation to Laird on Sept. 1 thanking Laird for his "energetic" action to get a firm handle on Security Assistance Program.) (chron)

Aug 10 Nixon meets with Joint Chiefs who give long list of complaints about any cuts in Defense budget. Nixon points out that "this year will be especially difficult in getting the Congress to support even the rock bottom minimum which the Executive will request...." (See Defense for long talk)

Aug 11 HK meets with State Dept/WH summer interns, answers questions on MBFR, China, South Asia, Japan, economics ("economics bores me") (See various sections) and also on bureaucratic strains. On latter, HK says "I have to devote an extraordinary amount of my time to management of the bureaucracy, instead of to reasoning on abstract issues....This problem is one of the curses of the model state....I have found that the only way to get things done is to take issues out of the bureaucracy for handling and then to put them back in the bureaucracy when they are on track...."

Aug 11 Copy of Moose/Lowenstein report on Laos which presents fairly detailed picture of situation there, including role played by the Embassy, CIA, Lao irregulars and Thai troops. It emphasizes those aspects of our operations which suggest we are running a clandestine war; downplays NVN role; gloomy view of prospects. (chron)

Aug 11 Gerry Smith sends HK a written letter on the subject of whether or not USDEL is behind in the negotiations and that this is because some believe that USDEL is 'fighting' the NSDM guidance. Smith says he does not believe this is a fair estimate of the situation. Says when and if he gets guidance on zero and futuristics, issues could come to a head very quickly in Helsinki. Hopes HK will explain Smith view to President. (Salt-vol 4)

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Aug 11
longer have a great deal to write about Vietnam. The big story is Pakistan. The political people -- Democrat and Republican -- are "raising hell" about this issue "And they should from the standpoint of human suffering." (See So. Asia)

Aug 12
HK meets with Conservative Group (chiefly writers and organizational people) set up by Pat Buchanan. HK gives standing briefing on Post WWII foreign policy and Nixon Admin. achievements. In course of meeting, HK says "...The major mistake of this Administration has not been its defense policy but its failure to clear out members of the bureaucracy when it came to power....The real problem is the bureaucracy which must be relied upon....we face constant leaks....(also) One or our serious problems is that the Department of Defense requests its funds in a way which makes it very difficult for us to get the required money....the Services themselves are so shell-shocked as a result of the Vietnam war that they are willing to divide the pie by thirds rather than enter into discussions about improving missions... (On SALT)....)....we were nearly leaked to death...." In general, HK notes "....The previous administrations had moral support from the Establishment at large, from the respectable public. This Administration....is the loneliest administration imaginable....The intellectual Establishment turned on me...only after it became clear that I wouldn't turn on the President...." HK makes pitch for conservative support to counter the "liberal consensus." HK also discusses SALT at length, China initiative and US relations with Soviets, Vietnam, Defense strategy, Cienfuegos. (m-c)

Aug 12
Staff talking paper for HK meeting with William Buckley who has now joined with several Conservative groups in "suspending" support of the Administration; he joined in release of a Declaration announcing this suspension; reasons for suspension are Nixon failure to respond to rapid advance of the Soviets in the Mediterranean; Nixon failure to warn against implications of current policies of FRG; his overtures to PRC; his failure to call public attention to deteriorated US military position Buckley Declaration attached). (chron) (no minutes)

Aug 12
Laird says he is transferring A-1s to Vietnam from Laos, as programmed for Vietnam for FY 72. HK says it was not President's intention to remove them from Laos. Laird says he should get together with HK on these logistical plans. (telcon)

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Aug 13 Irwin has proposed a new inter-agency committee chaire
by Deputy Under SEcretary of Management (with Irwin
to retain responsibility, in USC seat, if decision cannot
be reached) to adjudicate various agency differences on
personnel resource allocations abroad; this is necessi-
tated by substantial reductions in USG positions overseas
and inter-agency fights about who will get what slot.
On Aug 13 HK thanks Irwin for idea. (i.e. HK approves)

Aug 13
HK memo to President says HK does not agree with
Rogers' recommendation on a replace for Amb. Pritzlaff;
Rogers wants John Getz to get job but HK does not feel
he would be best dandidate. Further, HK does not believe
the US should be naming a new ambassador at this time
given situation in Malta and HK recommends against. Nixon
approves not naming anyone now. (N/P)

Aug 13
NSC meeting on DOD strategy and fiscal guidance lets
Nixon hear DOD and JCS complaints about low budget
options, as well as those of State. (See Defense for
long meeting).

Aug 13
HK tells Rogers that Laird is trying to reduce US forces
in Japan by a third. Rogers agrees it's bad idea
politically and psychologically: Koreans and Japanese
"would go right up the wall," and "no telling what the
North Koreans will do." HK agrees: "And also if we
sold this to the Chinese over a period of four years
[it's one thins], but in one year it's ridiculous."
Rogers says it "would totally undercut the Nixon
Doctrine. The suspicion is that it is a device to get
the hall out of the Pacific." (telcon)

Aug 13
HK sends -- evidently in response to RN request -- memo
to Nixon giving bio data on a Col. Gilbert Layton re
work with tribal minorities in SEA; HK memo says Layton
is good but is "a one-man-band type person who suffers,
perhaps, from a lack of wider perspective." Nixon pens
in: "Use him more - He may be right - everyone else is
wrong." (chron)

Aug 13
HK memo to Nixon on herbicides in VIetnam shows HK/
Laird are opposed by Rogers. (See Vietnam)

Aug 14
Haig sends HK information on ten additional amendments
the Admin. will face in the security assistance area
which are being proposed by the SFRC (mainly by Church,
Symington, Case). Five of the amendments would affect
Latin America and reduce Presidential flexibility there.
Some would affect SEA Asia - particularly the Case amend-
ment which would put MAP for Thailand and Laos into the

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Aug 14
Foreign Assistance Act of FMS in 1971 and for Vietnam
in 1972. Others reduce flexibility to shift funds
among programs within the FAA. (LIG file)

Aug 15
Nixon gives major speech announcing new economic policy
(See Int. econ policy)

Aug 16
Tom Latimer sends to John Dean some suggestions made by
the AEC to help reduce numbers of documents classified
at the Top Secret level. (chron)

Aug 16
HK holds QandA session with summer interns in Cong.
Frelinghuysen's office. (Keep file)

Aug 16
HK meets with group of students; answers questions on
Pentagon Papers: "... (Ellsberg) one of the most intelli-
gent men I have ever known (but) this Ellsberg story
is a tragedy, not a morality play. There is nothing in
Ellsberg's act which should cause the people involved to
reconsider their conduct. Those who know the history of
the period....know that the documents are misleading...at
the middle level of the bureaucracy, where men like
McNaughton worked, part of the function of the people is
to take an adversary role..." HK is asked how Dean Rusk
could deny remembering whether he had advocated use of
atomic weapons for Haiphong; HK: "...It is out of the
question that he recommended the use of tactical nuclear
weapons..." On bureaucracies generally, "...I forward
personally all the paper that comes through my office.
Of course, I cannot study all the attached papers..." On
Executive Privilege, "....This whole notion of executive
privilege as it regards Presidential advisers has been
blown out of size. Low-level bureaucrats (in State) ...
are constantly trying to imply that there are differences
between my office and (Rogers). ....the department heads
are fully advised to do the testifying in Administration
matters. The real issue is whether the President can
have off-the-record assistants. And I believe the
answer must be yes...On the Executive war-making issue,
let me only say that I do not believe that in all instances
you can require Congressional action prior to the initia-
tion of hostilities. I have not made up my mind..."
(m-c) (Princeton students)

Aug 16
Saunders memo on Mid East describes the "mess" we are in
due to State tactics. (See ME)

Aug 16
HK memo (signed by Haig) to Nixon reports on special report
on Mao's views on the US as told to Edgar Snow in 1970.
Among other things, Mao said to prefer Republicans over

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Aug 16
Democrats and to have received several letters from Nixon in 1969. (No HK comment) (M/P) (After HK querey to Latimer, it was decided it was not worth trying to recall copies of this report on Mao - with reference to RN letters in '69 - from distribution - Aug 18 chron)

AUg 16
HK responds to memo from Jon Huntsman which asked about the source of a possible leak re press item on China. HK sends memo back saying he has no way of knowing who source for allegations might be. (chron)

Aug 16
Sonnenfeldt writes HK that Garment again recommending VOA broadcasts be done in Yiddish to the USSR. HK writes in margin: "I won't have such broadcasts. Al - call Garment. I want to sty out of it." (chron)

AUg 16
Staff reпротs to HK that initial reaction to Pres. speech on the economy was one of concern and frustration that there was no prior consultation. (wrap-up) (chron)

Aug 17
HK memo to President comments on a proposal of Charles Rhyne (friend of RN and leader of the World Peace Through Law Movement) to promote the growth of international law and its institutions. HK for RN approves referral of idea to State for further study. (chron)

Aug 17
Sample (Washington Star) of press charges over "escalation" of the aerial war in Indochina (i.e. Laos). (VN-Policy stmts file)

Aug 17
Holdridge sends a memo to HK reporting that Frank Shakespeare is planning to go ahead with USIA release of the film on Chinese subjugation of Tibet, despite a recommendation from NSC staff that the film not be released in view of forthcoming China visit. Shakespeare has taken the view that PRC media continuing since the China announcement to denigrate the US, thus there is no reason for us to refrain in this instance. Staff suggests HK call Shakespeare and get him to turn this off. (chron/ad)

Aug 17
HK scheduled to meet with Shultz and Laird on the DOD budget (no minutes). Wayne Smith talking paper points out that the President's new economic policy could have profound implications for DOD budget since it reduces government revenues and govt. expenditures. Hence, Shultz may want to go even below target of $80 billion. (chron)

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Aug 17
SOnnenfeldt sends HK some information on a recent talk between Dobrynin and Senator Cooper on SALT. Dobrynin evidently described the US July 27 proposal and rejected it as unequal and destabilizing. Sonnenfeldt's concern is that Dobrynin breached understanding on confidentiality of our talks on SALT. Also, Dobrynin evidently claimed that the US was never serious about zero ABM; concern is that he might spread this line on the Hill. (staff other m-c)

Aug 18
HK signs directive to Farley at ACDA concurring in scenario for Congressional consultations on the accidents agreement, which Farley submitted. HK memo further notes "You should urge your contacts to hold this matter under the tightest security. On the chance that we may have to deal with press leaks, we should have a contingency press guidance available at the White House..." (chron)

Aug 18
Staff memo to HK notes that President has reacted to reports that Asians are concerned the US would make a deal over their heads relies with China nad has directed that Rogers make clear in his bilateral talks with Ambassadors that the US will not compromise their vital interests; thus, staff set up a memo for HK to sign to Rogers conveying the President's wish. But HK writes on staff memo: "I think this is nuts. Should be dropped." (chron)

Aug 18
HK letter thanks Mathias for latter's views concerning rationale for his (Mathias) substitute for Mansfield Amendment, which Lehman calls "the great compromise plot." Lehman memo notes that Mathias letter gives his perception of how his substitute language evolved and in effect put monkey on White House back for leading him astray. Lehman memo to HK says that is "bunk" and that Mathias speaks with forked tongue: "He (Mathias) wanted an amendment passed with his name on it so badly that, in the immortal words of Humphrey, if he was not salivating, he was at least licking his chops." (chron)

Late Aug
Big flap over Berlin agreement. (See US-Soviet)

Aug 19
HK transmits to RN report from Agnew on his trip abroad. HK memo says Agnew "had some very useful exchanges" and came back with overall impression of confidence around the world in Nixon leadership. Agnew visited Middle East, Vietnam, Korea, Ethiopia (fear of encirclement continues), Morocco (wake of coup attempt), Portugal, Congo, East Pakistan. (chron)

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Aug 19 Peter Rodman transmits for Haig's final clearance the background papers for Victor Lasky. Papers attached include: Preventing a Submarine Base in Cuba; Son Tay Raid - 1970; Jordan Crisis - 1970; Cambodia Decision - 1970; EC 121 Shootdown - April 1969. (Accomplishments and Histories file) (In same file, related Rodman memo on a revised paper on EC-121 incident which Rodman says reveals the "naked truth.")

Aug 19 HK backchannels Bunker that Senator Stevenson has issued a statement highly critical of upcoming SVN elections; this will only complicate pressures on Thieu. (Bunk bkch)

Aug 20 Rogers tells HK "Rush has openly violated President's instructions" in NSDM; HK acquiesces in Rogers cable calling Rush back for consultation. (See US-Soviet)

Aug 20 HK backchannels Bunker about press reports - inspired by Dole - that US is threatening reduction in US aid to VN because of Minh's withdrawal from race; HK says this could have "disastrous consequences" and that Washington will try to restrain comment over Minh's withdrawal; says Bunker should get Dole to cease all comments. (Bunk bkch)

Re Minh withdrawal, separate (8/20) message requests Bunker's views, noting public and bureaucratic pressure that are likely to mount in US over this issue. HK wonders whether we woudl try to get Minh to change his mind; try to get Ky's candidacy validated; persuade Thieu to delay elections.

Further HK message says that a s a result of Minh's with-drawal, "we are all in for some very rough sledding."
HK instructs Bunker to discuss problem with Thieu to find way to deflect criticism and guarantee an election which will more nearly meet US domestic criteria.

Bunker reports back on his talk with Thieu and Minh, just prior to Minh's withdrawal. In speparate message, Bunker reports another meeting in which he handed Thieu the Nixon letter and also suggested Thieu get Court to validate Ky's candidacy; both felt unlikely that Minh would re-enter. On options suggested by HK, Bunker reports the Court option is underway; also reports that Dole never said anything about reduction in US aid, in response to HK message. (Bunk Bkch)

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Aug 20 LIG meets on various issues. LIG agreed on following:
(1) GAO Audit of Berlin occupation costs (problem here
is that Deutsche Mark funds so intimately locked into our
intelligence expenditures that audit could pose real
problem). LIG agreed they should try first to prevent
the audit (only Fulbright and Proxmire would make Admin.
go to mat on it), then lean toward involving executive
privilege. (2) Church and Badillo Bills - State and CIA
must begin developing rationale to use against these
bills which would prohibit CIA from engaging in para-
military operations. (3) Group also discussed; Symington
request for exchange of classified materials with foreign
governments; Fulbright request for the Thompson study
(Haig says we will deny request); Church request for
NSSM 67 Brazil study (will be denied); Fulbright request
for data on SEAsia on a monthly basis (Lehman points out
that the whole point of this exercise was outlined by
Seth Tillman in Foreign Affairs -- i.e. desire to re-
structure the system closer to Parliamentary system
getting ministers to report to parliament); the "Kissinger
bill" - HK should try to defuse the Fulbright cmte. by
talking to them more on informal basis and letting Rogers
know in advance; Symington amendments on Laos; War powers
resolutions; drugs in SEA. (LIG)

Aug 23 HK signs letter of thanks to Walt Rostow's for latters
position paper on S1125, the Kissinger Bill. (Lehman
transmittal memo indicates Lehman sent copies to Justice
and John Dean). Rostow paper says bill would alter à-
dition of executive privilege and weaken President's
powers and he, Rostow, is against it. )chron)

Aug 23 Holdridge suggests HK sign written memo informing State and DOD of President's decision not to appoint an official observer delegation to VN elections, to follow-up oral word that these agencies have had. HK writes in Margin: "I doubt written record is desirable." (chron)

Aug 23 Staff writes HK that Rogers is scheduled to see Dobrynin in few days and may discuss South Asia; staff points out that WH may not get a chance to see any talking points. Haig chit to HK on Aug. 24 indicates that HK has spoken to Ted Eliot about the meeting and that State has indicated it is being arranged at Dobrynin's initiative to settle the modalities of the accidental attack agreement. Rogers will also be briefed to discuss Berlin, Port Security and South Asia. (No minutes) (chron)

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Aug 24 Pres. approves HK recommendation authorizing HK to inform Connally that before reaching a decision on his suggestion to send a special envoy to Allende on the expropriation issue, the matter should be considered by the SRG in the context of our overall strategy toward Chile. Nachmanoff reminds HK to call Connally if he has not already done so /Sept. 8. (Chron-Sept. 8)

Aug 24 HK sends memo to Nixon reporting on Gerry Smith's defense of USDEL's work and Smith's belief that USDEL is not behind schedule. HK memo to Nixon concludes that "I am sending Gerry an answer reassuring him that he has your full confidence. Though there may be some ruffled feelings in the SALT delegation, I think that they now realize that their time and energies would be better invested in negotiating with the Soviets rather than among themselves and with Washington." (Salt-vol 4)

Aug 24 A Jon Huntsman memo to HK reports that Nixon has reacted to news reports that Rogers had told the Paks to express concern over Pakistanit treatment or Mujib; Nixon wanted a report on this matter. On Aug 24 HK send Nixon a straightforward factual report that Rogers had done this and that State had instructed our man in the field to take the same line with the Paks. (M/P)

Aug 25 Haig sends memo to HK reporting that Haldeman's office has again asked whether Taft Schrieber's idea for a film story of the Peking trip is a good one. Haig signs a memo to Larry Higby on Aug. 26 saying that HK and he think the idea is not a good one. However, memo leaves open option to go ahead with idea if Haldeman feels strongly about it. (Kissinger Visit to SEA folder)

Aug 25-27 State -- without clearance--instructs Berlin to seek revision of Part I, paragraph 4 ("situation in area not to be changed unilaterally"); White House modifies the instruction. Soviets refuse all textual changes and discourage further discussion of Russian-translation discrepancies. (See US-Sov)

Aug 26 Lehman suggests HK maximize his contacts with the more influential and/or visible members on the Hill and suggests following names, with Lehman descriptions: Norman Lent ("High attention - constant pressure from Lowenstein, "whom he beat"); Bill Mailliard (senior republican on foreign affairs); Pete DuPont ("growing influence - a comer"); Bill Teiger ("Mover and shaker"); Burt Talcott ("Very influential, Western Whip - active on POWs"). HK agrees to meet with them. (chron)

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Aug 26 Staff memo reports to HK that Pete Peterson is still pushing the line that the chief factor in Japan's rapid economic growth was its relatively small investment in the military sector as against heavy investment in industrial sector; from this, Peterson has reported that some sources suggesting Soviets attach great importance to SALT so that USSR can spend more in economic sector and thus make the Soviet model more attractive vis-a-vis the capitalist system. If Peterson raises this re Japan, HK should point out there are major security and political problems in any strategy to press Japan to increase its military expenditures; re Soviet argument, US would have benefits too. (chron)

Aug 28 Staff reprints to HK that Pete Peterson opposes State's having role of preparing economic negotiating paper for ECONCOM, since CIEP is supposed to have this job; issue arose at SRG meeting today at which State implied it would take lead. NSC staff suggests HK assure Peterson that CIEP have job. (chron)

Aug 30 In talk with Harold Brown on SALT, HK complains about Congressional mess: "Congress is mush. In 1969 we had Dirksen and Russell. Where do you go today? We can't go to Congress....No leadership....If the President is re-elected and if I stay on, I would want to try to find some better basis for the making of national security policy..." (m-c)

Aug 30 Senator Dominick is really upset about new China move and Lehman sends HK some background, including MacGregor's view that health might be a factor in the Senator's in-temperateness on this issue. Lehman tells HK that MacGregor suggests HK meet with D'ominick to try to bring him around on China policy. HK writes in margin: "Ask Haldeman. Certainly not lunch. Certainly not Dominick's office - maybe mine." (chron)

Aug 30 HK thanks Hoover for report of talk with Win Lord, re Dan Ellsberg. (chron)

Aug 30 Rogers has sent over a recommendation that Irwin, as an alternative to holding the usual Indo-US bilateral talks (which should not be held now given the South Asian situation) be authorized to pass through India on a more informal basis for talks with Indian officials, as a parallel to Maury Williams recent visit to Pakistan. Staff memo to HK (HOskinson) expresses doubts about such a trip and recommends that at the least the trip proposal be considered by the SRG. Dick Kennedy covers the package with a note to HK saying "This is touchy" and

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Aug 30 suggesting an SRG. Marginal note indicates HK reacted f
saying "No, under no circumstances." (i.e. presumably
"no" applied to idea of an Irwin trip). (M/P)

Aug 30 Bunker meets with Thieu (long discussion) who says he has three options: (a) convene national assembly to get quick action to provide for more candidates; (b) postpone the election (would require amendment of constitution); (c) convert to referendum. Thieu still undecided. Thieu indicated being favorable - if he went referendum route - to modified version of President's suggestion re promise of new elections. HK wires back that while Thieu is debating problem, President feels it should be stressed thatThieu should do something "constructive" before US Congress reconvenes on September 7. HK wires that "If we are not on firm footing by that time a real storm could break...." (Bunker bkch)

Aug 31 Nixon meets with Barry Goldwater at San Clemente to make pitch for conservative support on the Hill. Goldwater complains about Stennis. Goldwater says main concerns of conservatives is the China move, though Goldwater says he defends move and will speak out for the President. RN says: "You know me....I am not going to sell us out." RN also felt that theChina move would help with the Indo-Pak conflict, and in keeping the US out of it. (m-r'

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Sept Haig (for HK) informs David Parker that from a foreign policy standpoint NSC recommends against Herb Klein's suggestion to have a reunion of the "Kitchen Cabinet" on Aug. 5 or Sept. 8. (Chron - Sept. 8 list of staff approvals)

Sept 1 Report to HK that Sullivan upset by AP press distortion of his comments in an off-the-record closed session with 1500 bankers re possible Sino-Soviet conflict. (chron)

Sept 1 Saunders/Hoskinson inform HK of Sisco freewheeling as revealed by Farland cable relaying Yahya message to Nixon. Sisco on Aug. 23 apparently called in Hilaly and suggested stoppage of economic aid to Pakistan could be averted if the arms flow were shut off. Yahya conveys negative implications such an announcement would have for Pakistan. Staff note Sisco is talking about a trade-off that might make sense when the Senate reconvenes but has raised it with the Paks without authority, without much sense of what it would take to resume aid and thereby over-arousing Pak expectations about resumption and US pressure on the consortium governments to resume aid. (chron)

Sept 2 HK in memo to Under Sec of State endorses plan to establish a Security Assistance Program Review Committee to advise and assist the DOS Coordinator for Security Assistance and reaffirms NSDM 112 as providing guidance for development of security assistance programs. Designates Kennedy as alternate NSC rep. (chron)

Sept 3 JW Davis formally notifies State that Robert Thompson police report cannot be released to the Congressional committees requesting it on the grounds it is an operational report prepared for the GVN and is not ours to release. Also would provide sensitive information to the enemy. Committee representatives may examine Thompson contract but not retain copy. (chron)

Sept 5 Holdridge/Hormats briefing memo for HK for Sept. 7 SRG on Japan notes State unhappy with the recommended position for the ECONCOM meeting, vis-a-vis the proposal to have periodic meetings with the Japanese, starting with an interagency mission to Japan by next Jan, to discuss progress toward agreed goals. State believes this unnecessary and would circumvent State's apparatus -- State fears also it might not head the delegation. Hormats believes there is no major foreign policy cost to this Peterson proposal and it could enhance US Japanese economic cooperation in the future. Hormats recommends it be included with chairmanship of the delegation to be decided later. (SRG file)

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Sept 7 HK tells Alex Johnson that Connally told him he believes Japanese are our enemies, Common Market should be broken up, and UK should be kept out of EEC. (telcon)

Sept 7 David Kennedy wants to see Fukuda in Williamsburg. He didn't clear it with either State or White House. HK agrees with Rogers that only major meeting should be Rogers and Fukuda. (telcon)

Sept 7 HK complains to Scali and Alex Johnson about press articles that represent State's "annual campaign against me." Braden has story on press reaction. Wall Street Journal says FRG is "outraged" that HK deals with ministers directly. Hensley (AP) says Japs are outraged at "cavalier treatment by HK. HK believes it's not Rogers but it's State. (telcon)

Sept 7 Haig approves Lehman suggestion that LIG discuss possibility of including as part of the new Executive Order being drafted on declassification procedures a paragraph which would establish procedures under which Congressional Committees would have to handle classified information. Lehman notes several members of the interagency committee (State, CIA and DOD) object to inclusion largely on grounds of congressional reaction to Executive Branch telling them what to do. Draft language included. (LIG)

Sept 7 Nixon by memo to Rogers establishes a Cabinet Committee on International Narcotics Control -- chaired by Rogers with membership also to include Mitchell, Laird, Connally, Bush and Helms. To be supported by a working group from the concerned agencies, chaired by Bud Krogh. To formulate and coordinate govt. effort re curtailing and eventually eliminating flow of illegal narcotics and dangerous drugs into US.

Following first meeting of Cabinet Committee, Rogers held news conference at the White House to discuss progress in narcotics area. (Public Papers, State Bul.)

Sept 8 HK meets with Laird. Wayne Smith talking points cover SALT, DPRC activities, Zubwalt and Ryan efforts to get improved missile accuracy programs approved (based on their interpretation of their Aug. 10 meeting with RN), NATO and VN. ON SALT, recommends HK agree with general need to concentrate talks on offensive side trying to so persuade the Soviets while eliciting continuing movement from them on the defense (i.e. rejecting Laird's ultimatum approach).

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Sept 8 On other subjects, Wayne Smith recommends HK effort to forestall Laird's issuance of interim guidance on post-VN Asia strategy prior to DPRC consideration of issue and to redirect JCS to raising the improved missile accuracy issue in writing for Pres'l decision. Related Haig memo reiterates both these points. (Chron - Sept 7)

Sept 8 HK meets with Sen. Kennedy on Pakistani Refugees. Saunders talker suggests HK press the Senator on exactly what he would do that is different from what is being done to help the refugees noting Rogers conversation found little in way of concrete suggestions once politics had been stripped away. Saunders sums up Kennedy Aug. 26 Press Club speech (attached) following demagogic line on the issue and proposing neutrality -- no money, no guns to either side. (chron)

Sept 8 Latimer raises with Haig the general issue of whether or not he wants NSC to resume control over internal security (as in Eisenhower years) or leave that function under Justice as it has been since 1962. Issue arises because AG wants HK to put the Interagency Committee on Internal Security back under NSC to give it more "punch." (Russell Ash recommends alternate arrangement leaving AG the coordinating responsibility and having him furnish a chairman for any ad hoc committees NSC might from time to time create to consider internal security problems -- i.e. leaving it without any NSC underpinning). Ash thinks if ICIS taken back the Interdepartmental Intelligence Conference (coordination of investigation of all domestic espionage, sabotage, etc.) also should go back under NSC -- Hoover does not think that necessary. Noting that taking such committees back would involve NSC in future problems such as May Day riots and Black Panthers, etc., Latimer recommends issue be discussed with John Dean, Bud Krogh or Ehrlichman before any decision is made. No indication of action. (Chron-Addendum).

Sept 8 Saunders/Lehman inform HK Sen. Kennedy has requested GAO to undertake a study of the US humanitarian relief and military supply policies to Pakistan. State proposes to cooperate fully re factual material but follow established guidelines re internal policy formulation and discussions with other govts. Staff notes in general much of the exercise should do little harm but like so many of GAO investigations is really beyond the budgetary mandate of the GAO, and with Kennedy behind it, promises to be as sticky as the Symington GAO reports. Suggests keeping close watch on process and what access GAO is ultimately given by State. (chron)

Sept 8 Wayne Smith complains that original memo from HK to Irwin re control of USG presence abroad was completely

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Sept 8 gutted (without even informing his staff). Notes action is still needed on two issues removed (and State has informally complained at not being given guidance or support):
-- proposed memo required cuts in worldwide personnel ceilings to parallel cuts in VN ceilings, commenting failure to do so will give some agencies great flexibility in their worldwide ceilings which is clearly not HK or RN intention;

-- proposed guidance urged continued cuts without establishing specific target and supported Irwin (USC) in making some decisions on individual staffing cases (role to which Packard is opposed). Original Aug. 2 memo with USC papers backup attached. (chron - addendum)

Sept 8 Note indicates State informed orally to forget its proposed letter to Doc Morgan (concurring in idea of a Congressional study team to observe the VN elections but recommending his committee defer action on proposed resolutions pending expected receipt of formal invitation to send observers from the VN National Assembly) per Haig instructions. Profile sheet indicates HK approval on Sept 7 but held for further action. (chron S-1)

Sept 9 HK acknowledges Hoover letter negative attitudes toward Administration expressed by Congressman William R. Anderson on his visit to Latin America. (who is apparently interested in VP nomination in 1972) (chron)

Sept 9 Laird complains that Rogers is undercutting DOD on 5-year MAP program and Connally's budget cuts are going to hurt DOD. HK says President backs Laird on both issues. (telcon)

Sept 10 HK breakfasts with Sen. Javits. Staff memo (Lehman/ Saunders) notes "Javits has voted against us on nearly every national security issue" and that his LA works "tirelessly behind the scenes to embarrass and thwart the Administration." (notes he has publicly "blessed" McCloskey's effort to dump Nixon but withheld his personal support). Staff suggest he may have several Mid East issues on his mind -- aircraft for Israel (recommends noncommittal statement re maintaining the military balance), refugee resettlement, and question of his accompanying Sen. Kennedy to Israel (staff suggests Javits future usefulness on refugee problem would seem to require his not blotting his record with the Israelis any more than he already has by poking around on this issue). No memcon.

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Sept 10
HK memo to Sec Def takes note of DOD interest in the planning of US efforts to improve relations with China and assures that DOD will be kept apprised of and consulted on these matters when appropriate. No backup papers. (chron)

Sept 10
Haig forwards HK a copy of Jackson speech to be given that Hay recommending US action to restore a three-way electoral race in SVN and announcing he will "reserve" his position regarding future US military and economic aid to the GVN unless there is a competitive presidential election. Haig suggests HK directive to Departments to follow no-comment posture on speech. Noted OBE. Associated Sept 11 Holdridge memo. (chron)

Sept 10
Howe-Haig memo suggests usefulness (before election year pressures mount) of an analysis of Administration progress in Foreign policy, focusing on a detailed list of accomplishments in lesser known areas, on meeting Administration campaign and official statements and on what can be accomplished in areas where we have failed to make substantial progress. (chron)

Sept 10
Hormats forwards Peterson memos to HK on the ECONCOM noting Peterson disgruntled with fact NSC sent NSDM 130 to CIEP members and NSC members alike rather than communicating it through Peterson -- wants to communicate decisions to his member agencies. Peterson also expresses unhappiness with leak of Rogers' draft statement in Japanese press and asks HK to "educate" him on the reasons for early release of statements in delicate conferences of this kind. HK notes "Life is too short for this sort of thing." (chron)

Sept 10
HK conveys to Under Secretary Irwin Pres'l approval of Amb. Bunker's recommendations on personnel levels for CORDS (590 civilian and 2028 military) and AID (633) for FY 72. HK letter to Bunker informs him and notes outstanding need for recommendations on DOD civilian and contract personnel levels. (chron)

Sept 11
Haig sends memo to George Bell of Colson's office telling them to get the word out among the labor people that Victor Riesel story claiming White House has selected Teamster official Harol Gibbons to represent labor on PRC trip is total fabrication. Fitzsimmons and other labor officials badgering Colson's office out of jealous displeasure. HK had also reacted to story and asked it be straightened out. (chron)

Sept 12
Amb. Proter expresses skepticism re McGovern remarks to effect that only a withdrawal date is needed to effect release of POWs indicates he can give other side a difficult time on all these statements unless there is good reason not to do so. (Bkch) Sept 14

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Sept 12 HK response says "Pres is anxious that you take on McGovern forcefully at next session as well as the other side." (Bkch)

Sept 13 HK responds to renewed McCloy request for increased access for the Committee members to SALT materials with general, concommittal statement of intent to look into what can be done and again tries to steer committee to MBFR. Sonnenfeldt sees no ready solution re SALT that would satisfy McCloy and his Assistant -- does not recommend wider access. (chron)

Sept 13 Latimer relays HK request to Karamessines that he send a copy of attached CIA report (re White House handling of China policy) to Sec Rogers, indicating HK has been sent a copy. Report from GRC Embassy to Taipei references State Dept. source as indicating White House no longer trusts State in formulating China policy and targets John Fairbanks as influential on White House views. (chron)

Sept 14 Pres. meets with Sens. Mansfield and Scott to press the importance of achieving early passage of the Draft Bill. HK memo provides talking points -- key point is that Draft Bill is an essential aspect of our overall defense posture and that maintenance of a strong defense posture is particularly important at this time as the underlining backbone of effective diplomacy." (chron - Sept 11)

Sept 14 Watson, by backchannel endorses State Dept. plan to propose Robert Anderson as Amb. to Dahomey. HK acknowledges.

Sept 14 HK lunches with Mathias. (chron)

Sept 14 HK tells Irwin we want Ambassadorship for Pete Vaky, not DCM in Mexico. Irwin agrees. (telcon)

Sept 14 Staff sends proposed memo to Pres. on the Byrd Amendment. Memo spells out stakes involved re undercutting British negotiations, American black community criticism, and accusations of violating international law. HK note to Haig says Wright is less concerned whether the bill passes than about Administration establish clear record of opposition. Says word on the Hill is that WH does not care." HK note to Haig: "I wouldn't send forward. Let State speak for us." (chron)

Sept 15 HK scheduled to lunch with Mitchell. Staff talking paper suggests HK raise SALT, Titó visit (emigre problem), VN elections and Gravel Case - Re Gravel

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Sept 15 midnight session with the Pentagon Papers. Ask how Mitcheli intends to proceed against Gravel; staff agenda memo notes that "we still do not know whether Gravel has the sensitive volumes in which you reportedly played a role.... It would be useful if, through Justice's action, we could ascertain whether Beacon Press has these sensitive volumes so that we could move to protect them...." (Oct. 4 chron)

Sept 16 Haig memo to Pres. conveys Vice Pres. request that Pres.' attention be called to FBI Intelligence report of Sept 13 re plans for Black Panther Party Chairman to address discussion group at Social Security Administration Building in Baltimore. Due to pressure from American Legion groups, Soc Sec considering cancelling appearance (pro-Free Angela Davis). Follow-up Janka to Haig memo indicates original memo returned by Pres. asking if meeting was cancelled and "If not, why not?" (Meeting held but alternate speaker not a member of Black Panther Party spoke). (MP Addendum)

Sept 16 HK sends warm reply to Fred Bergsten and Richard Cooper who wrote warning HK about Connally's xenophobia. Assessment based on recent meeting with him. (chron)

Sept 17 Nixon letter to Goldwater compliments him on his Sept 2 speech in Boston urging Republican support for the Pres' policies, with implicit reference to SALT, China and the New Economic policy. HK memo notes "In the context of a growing opposition among the fringy and not-so-fringy right, this is a very helpful speech. Especially so since it has been Barry who has taken the lead in spreading alarms on the strategic gap, a. subject that is causing a good deal more unease on the responsible right than China." HK notes the Goldwater speech appears to have been influenced by RN meeting with Goldwater at San Clemente (pt. added at HK request). (M/P)

Sept 17 State does provide to WH copy of proposed Bush UN speech for use if the Jordanian call for an SC meeting produces a resolution we had worked out with them on Jerusalem issue. (Saun chron)

Sept 17 Rogers complains bitterly that HK has agreed again to meet with SFRC without coordinating with him. Rogers says HK promised it wouldn't be more than twice a year, and now it's only 1-2 months since last time. HK says he will tell McGregor to inform State. (telcon)

Sept 20 HK meets with Sen Beall to discuss revisions in Beall draft bill as vehicle for using a commission to defuse the war powers issue and to seek his help in delaying his bill until January while we seek to work out a common proposal. Beall agrees. HK assures

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Sept 20 Beall the Administration is not about to fall on its face on VN after having so meticulously conducted the present successful policy of Vietnamization.

On another subject HK complains of the great increase in irresponsibility in the groves of academe. He says in his day intellectuals were all vigorously anti-Congress and pro-Executive branch, a natural proclivity since the intellectual establishment is at heart anti-democratic and elitist. Now, however, with a Republican President, and Senator Fulbright and the Foreign Relations Committee leading the pro-Congress wing, the intellectual has changed its position 180 degrees. Says an important source of the problem was to be found among the staff of individual senators and committees, many of whom are frustrated FSOs (FSOs being a difficult enough problem when they're not frustrated). Sen. Beall fully agreed with Dr. K's comment that it is ironic that even the Republicans are having a difficult time in adjusting to a pro-Executive stance now that they have possession of the White House; Republican senators especially seem to have an ingrained instinct to have at the President. (chron, memcon).

Sept 20 HK memo to Pres comments on Laird's view that the Administration is negotiating SALT in a way which will be interpreted by our allies and the Congress as a sign of US weakness and Soviet strength. Laird memo to Pres. forwarded with his chronicle verifying his past efforts to raise matter with HK and press for action to improve the situation. Laird seeking an ultimatum to the Soviets requiring that the remainder of Helsinki be spent on offensive limits and that there be further movement by us on ABM only after we hear their offensive limit proposals. Also wants strong statement of concern at Soviet buildup and restudy on our part to determine how to "reverse the growing Soviet advance in offensive armaments."

HK points out some internal inconsistencies in Laird argument and notes US SALT delegation has already been instructed to close Helsinki with strong statements on Soviet build-up and need for Soviet views on offensive limits early at Vienna. "As for redesigning our proposal in a way to eliminate the USSR advantage in ICBMs, neither reality nor the basic assumptions underlying the May 20 agreement make this possible. A detailed review of our proposals would only result in our being bogged down in a morass of old issues." RN signs HK recommended acknowledgement to Laird which reassures Laird about instructions already given SALT delegation.

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Sept 20 (Staff memo (Wayne Smith) of Sept. 17 informing HK of Laird broadside ("a direct attempt to discredit you in the eyes of the President, bears the unmistakable stamp of Gardiner Tucker's style. In their own way, both Tucker and Laird feel they should run the United States Government, particularly SALT, and they find that you and your staff occasionally hamper their style. This is hardly the first such attempt in the strategic area -- the survivability issue was an all-out attempt to scuttle SALT and one to Tucker's staff people long ago characterized his activities as 'an effort to prove that Henry Kissinger is soft on Communism...') recommends against taking Laird on at this time. In response HK instructs Smith, "I want to take Laird on in a memo by me that clears the record along the lines of your memo and adds that every memo of his has been forwarded to the President.") (M/P)

Sept 20 Laird again protests State is trying to cut 5-year MAP program. "They are just trying to stay popular with Fulbright." (telcon)

Sept 20 Wayne Smith responds to HK query noting his agreement that it would be appropriate for CIA to lead the intelligence community effort on a follow-up study of NATO doctrines as seen through Warsaw Pact eyes. Forwards revised memo to Helms making more explicit the DOD role in the study. (chron)

Sept 20 Marshall Wright reports Congressman Diggs' press conference remarks previous week strongly advocated assignment of black American diplomats to our South African Embassy and allegedly claimed State favored such action but that HK opposed and prevented it. Wright notes State move, without urging, to correct the record with Diggs. (chron)

Sept 20 Alex Johnson fears US retaliatory action against Japan over textiles; it's being taken under Trading with Enemy law passed in 1941 just after Pearl Harbor. HK is "appalled." HK says "the real problem is that no one is in charge of the goddamn thing and that is what you get when you don't want the NSC in on it." HK says he hopes Rogers will come in and "raise cain" with President about our economic policy. "I think it is damaging our foreign policy right now. ...I can't take it on alone. I need support from your people." Johnson says "I have no trouble with the present tactic for a limited period." HK "I don't want to get in to tactics. We have to know where we are going to come out." Johnson agrees. HK says "I think it has reached a point where I should talk to the President and I will do that in the next few days." Johnson will talk to Rogers. (telcon)

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Sept 20 Marshall Wright provides HK with status report on heavy State pressure on Japanese to co-sponsor our Chirep resolutions. State effort made in response to personal views of Rogers and co-sponsorship issue now lies at the heart of the continuity of the Sato Govt. and stability of US-Japanese relationship. Given Rogers' personal involvement overcoming previous Wright-Marshall Green-DePalma agreement, little can now be done to moderate State's position. Says "the wad has been shot" and recommends against strong HK effort to reverse at this late state -- at most call of concern to Alex Johnson. (chron)

Sept 21 HK urges Rogers to send memo to President on problem of economic policy. We are threatening our trading partners and asking them to cooperate, without telling them what we want. Rogers says he has memo in the works. HK: "I don't want to take it on." (telcon)

Sept 21 Ehrlichman says DOD is declassifying all but 10-14% of Pentagon Papers. HK says he would like a crack at that sort of thing in future: "I believe the one consistent flaw in this Administration is the tendency to do some little tawdry thing in which we gain a little and pay an unbelievable price in the general picture." (telcon)

Sept 21 HK proposes to Connally to set up a core group of Shultz, McCracken, Connally and HK to "work out some sort of a positive program, "which they can sell to bureaucracy. HK thinks restricted group is most effective, and President shares the idea. Connally agrees. President insists group should be the four and no one else: "Basica-ly, Peterson should be there but we can't have him there;" HK should talk to Peterson alone. (telcon)

Sept 22 Nixon approves HK plans to implement RN decision to proceed with Cannikin in such a way as to minimize public reaction against test. Schlesinger privately informed. Irwin to be informed shortly before public announcement on Oct 27 -- after RN involvement with Japanese Emperor and close enough to event to minimize domestic ability to exploit. (M/P Addendum).

Sept 22 Ehrlichman tells HK President wants to get files on Diem coup, Bay of Pigs, and Cuban missile crisis from Helms. HK says: "I wish we could talk about this some time. I don't think it's proper. ...One has to think about the future." They agree to discuss it on AF-One. (telcon)

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Sept 22
HK breakfasts with House Republican Conference. To speak briefly on Pres' policy re China and then take Qs and As. Suggests HK pitch for Foreign Assistance (now before the House) would be useful. Talking points on China attached) -- usual assurances we do not expect our differences with PRC to be swept away overnight and that our moves will not be at the expense of our friends. Present commitments (Taiwan) will be maintained. (chron)

Sept 22
McCracken, after meeting with Connally, Shultz, and HK, agrees meeting was "quite productive. We have gotten tuned in on what might be a constructive course." (telcon)

Sept 22
HK indicates he wants to call Shultz re letter Helms sent Shultz trying to get CIA off the hood for the 5% reduction in force in 72 on grounds of reductions already made. (Helms sent copy of letter to HK (forwarded by Latimer)). Helms claims such reduction would have serious adverse impact on their program and would involve further reduction in high priority cover overseas, National Intelligence and scientific and technical collection operations. (chron)

Sept 22
NSSM 137 asks agency submissions (by Nov 1) for President's Annual Review of American Foreign Policy.

Sept 23
Pres. approves Connally-Kissinger joint recommendation that he endorse the reappointment of Robert McNamara for an additional term as Pres. of the World Bank and agrees to meet with McNamara to so assure him. (HK notes the meeting should be set up "soonest" and that he wants to attend.) (M/P)

Sept 23
In HK lunch remarks to prominent businessmen (presumably Republicans: Leonard Firestone and Kalmbach among others), HK comments on China and on State Department predictions that China initiative would harm US-Soviet relationship. HK says shortly after the China trip three senior foreign service officers felt compelled to come to the WH, meet with the Pres., and declare to him their convictions that the China initiative would result in disastrous consequences for our ties to the Russians. HK notes just the opposite has happened. HK also says when Administration took office US was overextended psychologically and physically in its foreign policy commitments. Two choices each undesirable, under the old system seemed possible. One would have been to continue to overextend until we collapse; or return to fervent isolationism in the US. "This Administration is committed to a balance which precludes both overextension and isolationism; and we are succeeding, gentlemen." (memcon)

Sept 23
M. Wright and Lehman report move led by Brock and

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Sept 23 Buckley in Senate to get Senators' signature on statement for release that, if Taiwan expelled from UNGA, group will seek to reduce US support for the UN and reexamine bilateral aid to those who supported such a move. Staff feel this could be helpful and recommend WH stay out of the move but that MacGregor and Timmons not oppose such a move. (chron)

Sept 23 Lehman informs HK of Rogers' move to provide Fulbright letter transmitting 5 year MAP planning figures (which Pres. had invoked Executive Privilege on Aug 20 to protect) without clearing with WH or DOD. Move barely precludes by WH. Laird, John Dean, Dick Kennedy, Wayne Smith and Lehman are all strongly opposed to providing out-year figures. HK approves Lehman plan for DOD redraft of document for transmittal to the Senators by State after NSC clearance, with hold on any State transmittal in interim. HK stipulates however, that NSC should keep profile low -- he does not want us out in front. (chron)

Sept 23 Kennedy informs Marshall Wright of HK desire that State carry the ball in the effort to oppose Byrd amendment. Wright memo of Sept 22 recommends MacGregor call one or two key Senators (Stennis and Tower) to express Administration opposition to the amendment to put Administration in a better position on the issue. (chron)

Sept 23 Saunders informs HK that Rogers is turning aside Ghorbal inquiry as to whether the Pres. will see Riad while he is in Washington. Rogers does not feel Pres. should see him (Saunders on balance would recommend RN see him) and that Sisco has entered a plea for conslutation before any Meir meeting with Pres is scheduled (pressing Israel reporting Meir planning trip to US with Dinitz advancing it and attributing to a "high US official" a quote that a deal at the top is more likely to succeed than another round of talks under Rogers). (chron)

Sept 23 Holdridge staffs Helms' memo to HK expressing his views and suggestions re Sen. Stennis' recent letter to the Pres. on CIA operations in Laos (letter not attached). Notes Helms clearly shares Stennis' judgment that the current operation of Laotian irregular program has become too much of a congressional liability and backlash may adversely affect overall CIA operations. Helms agrees steps should be taken now to head off such a development. Helms puts forward alternative ways of handling the paramilitary program beginning in FY 73 (all funding in DOD budget but CIA retention of operation of program -- unlikely to be acceptable to Stennis on more than interim basis; transfer both

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Sept 23 funding and operation to DOD -- counter to 62 Geneva Accords; turn over CIA advisory role to Thai and Lao with continuing US support funded through the existing military assistance program for the regular Lao army). Holdridge agrees with Helms' recommendation for thorough review of alternatives to current program and recommends HK authorize such a study by the Laos Ad Hoc Group -- no indication of action. (chron)

Sept 24 Haig recommends HK seek Director Shultz' concurrence to proposed memorandum to the Intelligence Community on Reorganization enumerating recommended changes. Haig notes PFIAB has compromised on some issues, including acceptance of HK as Chairman of the NSC Intelligence Community (NSCIC). PFIAB recommendations deemed acceptable include retention of National Reconnai-sance Office under present arrangement rather than under DOD (to which there are strong objections) addition of the Chairman of JCS and AG to NSCIC (addition of Treasury deemed unacceptable) by Haig); and placement of electronics intelligence activities under NSA. Haig objects to PFIAB suggested membership of the Intelligence Resources Advisory Committee on grounds it underrepresents the consumers and agencies most interested in efficient allocation of resources. HK discusses in meeting with Shultz on Sept. 30. (chron - 24,30)

Sept 24 Vietnam Ad Hoc Working Group meets. Sullivan reports on his meeting that day with Republican Senators and belief the Administration would fare reasonably well on VN-related legislation now Senate had passed the draft bill.

Sept 27 HK approves Gen Hughes recommendation that he OK having Dick Allen brief Mr. Lawrence Meisel, a large contributor who is mounting a mail campaign to other party contri-butors blasting RN for the strategic gap and the China policy. John Lehman comments he believes present case warrants attention but that NSC should stay out of it because of its overt party-contributor nature. Feels Hughes suggestion is a good one. HK notifies Hughes of approval. (chron)

Sept 27 In follow-up to recent cable clearance mix-up, Holdridge forwards to HK for clearance revised State guidance on dealing with the PRG delegation in Paris. Holdridge comments that while State, to save face, avoids outright statement that policy is no separate meeting with PRG delegation under any circumstances, suggested guidance (which requires clearance with Washington before agreeing to any PRG initiative) seems to suffice. Notes State is now well aware of HK views on subject. HK clears State cable. (chron)

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Sept 28 HK gives the Pres. a status report on the Byrd Amendment -- in context of RN meeting that day with Mauritanian Pres. Ould Daddah who has told the press he will make known the OAU position on the Rhodesian chrome purchase question. Despite vigorous opposition by State, Amendment passed Senate. Current effort is to get the bill set aside. RN writes on memo "K - I agree with Byrd Amendment. No public statement should be made by the WH. Let State continue to take the position it needs to for African purposes." (M/P)

Sept 28 M. Wright and J. Lehman fill HK in on unfavorable new developments re the Byrd Amendment -- Fulbright move to introduce an amendment which would put responsibility for continuation or cessation of embargo on Chrome on the Pres' shoulders Byrd and Stennis incensed at Fulbright activity. HK approves recommended approach that continuing fight on Amendment be left entirely to State and that staff be authorized to explore with David Newsom and Abshire possibility of a State Dept. approach to Byrd along lines of his earlier offer to withdraw his bill this session on understanding State would not oppose next session. (chron)

Sept 28 Staff suggests items for HK meeting with Irwin which include discussion of proposed USC responsibility for working out the implementing procedures for the Accider and Hot Line agreements and Weinburger desire to cut supporting assistance by $66 million by administrative action in the context of Pres' economic program. State and NSC adamantly opposed as unacceptable, particularly given Se Asia needs. (chron)

Sept 29 John Scali says President is anxious for Rogers to take on Teddy Kennedy; HK says Rogers won't do it; Scali says "I am doing this at the instruction of the President."

HK: "That's a beautiful statement. He won't do it." Scali says he knows what the President will say; HK says "No you don't. The President will let him slide off." Rogers tells HK he won't be a hatchet man. (telcons)

Sept 29 HK tells President that Rogers wants to see him to call off HK's trip to China. President says "We can't."

HK thinks Rogers doesn't want HK to get the publicity. President says: "The publicity thing is nuts. Who are we going to send -- Marshall Green? There is nobody else that can go." (telcon)

Sept 29 HK indicates he will call Peterson re his memo indicating that, in light of Congressional and other interest, he is thinking of having a CIEP Annual Report on International Economic Policy separate from the Pres.'

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Sept 29 Annual Report. Dick Kennedy recommended HK discourage Peterson and reaffirm desire to work closely with him in preparation of single report given this year relationship between our international economic policy and other aspects of our foreign and security policy particularly important. (chron)

Sept 29 Shultz complains that "Connally has seized all power but doesn't know how to exercise it. We are trying to get the pieces together for him." He says Connally draft speech to IMF is "very opposite to what we had decided. Connally said he had cleared it with the Pres. The Pres. doesn't have a feel for it at all, do you think?" HK says: "If we wanted to play this game, we could clear declarations of war three times a day." Shultz: "That's what bothers me." (telcon)

Sept 29 Haig gives HK a list of Senators that voted for Mansfield the last time but are subject to influence from HK -- Percy (suggests HK indicate it would be embarrassing for HK to appear in Chicago with him if he votes against us tomorrow), Hatfield (notes he is hoping to get back in RN good graces for desperate election next year), Javits, Spong. (chron -addendum)

Sept 30 Dick Kennedy, at HK request, forwards HK a suggested memo to George Shultz complaining about lack of coordination with NSC staff on his proposal for ten percent reduction in supporting assistance through administration action (to freeze $80 million of the FY 72 supporting assistance program to yield an expenditure cut of $66 million). Memo indicates HK would appreciate opportunity to discuss such proposals before decisions are reached. Irwin concerned such a cut will cause difficulties in funding Southeast Asia programs. (HK thought we had clear commitment from Shultz on night of RN speech that security assistance including support assistance would not be affected by the cuts. Shultz later found impossible to meet the dollar aid cuts Pres. had approved at Camp David so worked to find a way to make the cuts on paper without either significantly affecting real program or cutting RN's flexibility, and submitted play for doing so to Pres. on Sept 15). (chron)

Sept 30 HK tells Laird that Rogers set over memo on offset saying he was going to proceed in certain way and was clearing it with Defense and Treasury. Laird says he wants a crack at it. HK assures him he will get it. (telcon)

Sept 30 Haig oks quiet and unofficial provision of draft speeches prepared by Saunders (at J. Lehman request) on South Asia for friendly Senators -- Sens. Griffin and Dominick. (chron)

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Oct. 1
HK meets with Sen Dominick who in wake of China policy change threatened to stop supporting Administration across the board but has come to accept current UN strategy. [RN has expressed special concern that Dominick be kept within the fold. MacGregor asked HK to meet with him to persuade him of merits of RN policy]. Chron

Oct 1 HK letter to Hoover re "Palmetto" matter. (chron)

Oct 1
Haig sends status report to HK on efforts being made by the Administration to help defeat any Mansfield amendments regarding NATO troop levels. Haig concludes that "As yet it is too early to have a vote count but prospects for defeating the amendment are good if we have advance warning, although we may have to give special attention to Secretary Connally's pronouncements as the vote approaches." (chron)

Oct 1
Lehman package for HK gives status report on problems on the Hill with respect to the Symington Amendment to the Military Procurement Bill with its $200 m ceiling. Also, Stennis has now written RN that he can no longer support CIA operations in Laos after this year. Lehman reports that Laird and Helms both talked to Stennis about his position on Laos and Lehman feels neither objected to Senator's position. One factor is that Stennis may be concerned only about the funding mechanics of CIA operations, not with the actual execution of paramilitary support in Laos. However, CIA is wobbling and wants to get out before Congressional activity threatens their whole program. Helms has proposed two options - transfer the executive responsibility for the conduct of the paramilitary operations in Laos to DOD during FY 73 or turn over CIA advisory role to Thai and Lao personnel and fund through MASF. Lehman urges HK to talk the whole matter over with Stennis. (chron)

Oct 1
On the subject of helping Victor Lasky, Haldeman sends a memo to Buchanan on September 29 agreeing with Buchanan's suggestion (no back-up) that an article on the Jordan crisis of 1970 would be a good idea; Haldeman instructed Buchanan by memo as follows: "First check the security restrictions with the Kissinger staff and once you get the okay, get together with Colson and determine the best forum for this thing -- then let's get something written. Please let me see a copy though before releasing it." Buchanan follows up by sending Haig a memo urging that we provide some "truly inside material on that Jordanian crisis" with the idea of publication of an article;

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Oct 1 Buchanan suggests that Lasky get this assignment and that he be given security clearances along the lines that Alsop got for the missile crisis. Haig sends a memo back to Buchanan on Oct. 1 noting that NSC is already servicing Lasky with materials on this subject; Haig says he will let Lasky know of the special interest in Jordan for Look. (A related Saunders memo indicates that Saunders got the Haldeman memo for staffing -- probably by mistake -- and suggests Haig send Haldeman a memo inquiring about what kind of article would be written; i.e. Saunders clearly is cut out of this Lasky exercise and did not know Saunders clearly is cut out of this Lasky exercise and did not know matters were already in train). (Accomplishments & Histories file)

Oct 2 HK tells President that Rogers thinks he has carte blanche on CSCE as on Mideast. "It could screw up NATO." President agrees, but says: "We have to give him things to do. I said we do not want the conference." HK says it should be dragged out beyond summit, and "could come out of the summit as something you did." President says: "Let's play a double-track game on this....It gives them something exciting to do. We have to plan the summit and not let them do a thing. But let them do papers. ...I want Dobrynin to understand that he can talk to Rogers but I will make the decision....Let Bill think he is doing something at that level." (telcon)

Oct 4 Rogers says when HK trip to Peking is announced, he wants State person listed first "so it is clear it's a joint effort." (telcon)

Oct 4 Walt Rostow has asked whether WH interested in having LBJ invite Gandhi down to the Ranch during her US visit. Saunders memo to Haig feels this is not a good idea; would only enhance the notion that the White House is the problem. Haig agrees. Rostow informed. (chron)

Oct 4 Text of proposed Mathias resolution which tries to be supportive of Administration on US commitment to NATO troop levels. (chron)

Oct 4 Bud Krogh backchannels Amb. Watson the relevant portion of Postmaster Gen. Blount's speech for the drug stamp dedication at Dallas (Oct. 4) in which he calls for boycott of French goods until French take action on the narcotics problem. (Bkch). Watson reports action taken to make clear to press Blount speaking privately and did not represent USG views. (Oct 5 bkch).

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Oct 4 Copy of a Wayne Smith memo to HK (evidently not sent to HK) in which Smith points up problem of FBI fight with State Department on expansion of FBI role on State turf. (chron)

Oct 4 Staff package for HK sums up Connally position on expropriations issue: Connally agrees with HK view for a presumption that the US would suspend granting new economic benefits to expropriating countries unless and until it was determined that the country was taking reasonable steps to provide compensation; however, Connally goes one step further and does not believe we should have a separate multilateral expropriation policy; thus, Connally favors a presumption in favor of negative votes or abstentions on loans to expropriating countries unless decided otherwise. (Memo describes HK view as favoring another option of deciding on votes on a case-by-case basis with no negative presumption.) (chron/ad)

Oct 5 HK sends memo to RN reporting on state of play on Fulbright amendment which is now seen as virtually certain to pass; this would have the effect of preventing the Byrd Amendment from coming into effect. If Fulbright Amendment passes, onus will be on RN directly to continue or suspend the sanctions. HK says RN has two options: (1) allow matters to run their course; Fulbright Amendment will be passed. (2) Ask Byrd to withdraw his amendment now, using justification of poor diplomatic timing - Chirep vote and UK negotiations -- and pledge that the Admin. will not oppose if he wants to submit it next session of Congress; HK favors latter course, while noting that "If we take this course, we will have to keep the State Department under a very tight rein at the next session and pay certain costs in terms of African and domestic liberal opinion. On the other hand, there is a fair chance that successful British negotiations in the interim might make this whole question moot." (No indication of RN action) M/P

Oct 5 HK scheduled to meet with Mitchell. Haig agenda suggests HK raise the following issues:
--ME - Discuss Mitchell's meeting with Rabin and the possibility of a "further meeting on the issues raised." Discuss aircraft problem and current State Dept. strategy.
--China - Ask for Mitchell's assessment of current conservative opinion on RN trip to Peking.
--USSR - Review latest developments.
--Vietnam - Review latest developments and dealing with Mansfield and other end the war legislation.

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Oct 5 --Textiles - Review developments.

--MBFR/CES - discuss tactics for handling these issues,
including role being played by Rogers.

--Demonstrations - Get Mitchell's assessment of strength
of anti-war sentiment.

-- South Asia - Review our strategy. (chron)

Oct 6 HK memo to RN reports on Senator Hugh Scott's recent visits to Soviet Union and Romania. In Soviet Union, Scott met with Suslov whose comments were consistent with those of Gromyko -- continuing interest in US-Soviet relationship and willingness to pursue negotiated solutions, but with some note of skepticism about US intentions. Suslov seemed to give full endorsement to Brezhnev's program and to put it in a favorable ideological setting. No new ground broken in talk with Ceausescu; he wanted MFN and urged US investment in Romania; there was no mention of Warsaw Pact pressures on Romania during the talk. (chron)

Oct 6 HK complains to Alex Johnson, Harry Schwartz, and John Oakes of NY Times editorial claiming PRC invited HK in quick response to Rogers statement casting doubt on President's trip. HK briefs Ziegler to say that trip was set for several months and announcement was set for weeks. (telcons)

Oct 7 Jakobson of Finland (SYG candidate) says Rogers urged him not to visit Washington because it would appear to show we favored him. HK laughs. (telcon)

Oct 7 HK sends to RN a very special report on Soviet activities in US; HK recommends a study of the matter on urgent basis. President approves. HK signs directive (Oct 13) tasking study.** (chron) A. Ash of staff sends HK results of Hoover study on Oct. 29 memo. Suggests NSSM study. No indication of action.* (chron ad)

Oct 8 George Anderson (of PFIAB) sends HK some background on potential New York Times story on Bill Sullivan dismissal by Hoover. Among other things, Sullivan was strong supporter which Anderson believed in) of certain intelligence actions in US. HK directs Haig to send copy to Ehrlichman. (chron)

Oct 8 LIG scheduled to discuss following issues, according to Lehman briefing paper (no minutes):
(a) Senator Fulbright, nuclear deployments information and the Okinawa treaty. Rogers favors giving Fulbright

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Oct 8 a full description of our nuclear basing posture in WESTPAC. NSC staff opposes.
(b) Case Bill (S596 on Executive Agreements which would require that all internat'l agreements be sent to Congress in 60 days of execution. State being too soft, DOD says no; Abshire has developed a compromise line.

(c) GAO audit of Berlin. Lehman says "State never gives up". It wants to allow the audit or have the Pres. invoke Exec. Privilege. Justice position is that we don't have to do either since GAO is excluded from matters involving sensitive "intercourse or treaty with foreign nations."

(d) Pakistan amendments. Lehman says Saunders concerned about State, DOD "compromise" language.

(e) Other issues: RFE/RL issue; Church/Badillo/Case CIA Amendments; S1125; Thompson study; NSSM 67 (Brazil); Fulbright SEA reports.

Oct 11 Haig concurs in domestic side recommendation that the President meet with group of Congressmen (including Zablocki, Waggoner, Sikes, Jonas, Scherle and Passman) to receive a petition signed by 300 members of the House expressing their opposition to the expulsion of the ROC from the UN. (chron)

Oct 12 President laments stupidity of White House staff: Rumors that he was naming Byrd to Supreme Court had all the liberal Senators a flutter: "It makes them all take positions; they will have a bloodbath." Then some White House staffer knocks down the rumors. "I don't tell them anything because they have no brains....loyalty, they are loyal, but hey have no judgment. They just don't understand the game." (telcon)

Oct 12 Gerry Smith complains he read on ticker that President and Brezhnev will negotiate SALT in Moscow. HK tells him to read the President's statements. Smith is unhappy. HK says we hope SALT discussions will be finished before summit. (telcon)

Oct 12 Elliott Richardson, slated to be US representative at Thieu's inauguration, says he'd like to go but there is much anti-war feeling at HEW and his effectiveness in his job might be impaired. HK calls back (Oct 14) and says Connally has agreed to do it. (telcons)

Oct 14 HK scheduled to meet with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at Blair House. Lehman talker for HK notes that main purpose is that of preventing the sealots - Fulbright, Symington and CAse - from galvanizing the moderate majority.

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Oct 14 Their concerns: Vietnam, executive secrecy, etc. Also problem of Foreign Aid bill which Lehman expects will be overloaded with amendments (Cooper-Church, Cambodia ceiling, requirement for annual authorization for State's budget which could set precedent for NSC). China-Admin. unwillingness to testify in Committee hearings and our handling of Chirep. Also: SALT; reduction of US forces in Europe; Cuba policy; war powers; military aid to Pakistan, Greece and Brazil; RFE/RL and how they relate to detente; Geneva Protocol; Japan - economic and military policy and the treaty. (No minutes) (m-c)

Oct 14 Lehman writes HK that among other things, a Cooper-Church amendment was attached and approved in SFRC mark-up of the foreign aid bill but that text is reportedly mild. (chron/ad) (Changes in aid amounts for Israel, Pakistan and Latin America also noted)

Oct 14 Haig memo to HK reminds HK that Mardian has asked for copies of the transcript of HK's meeting with the Brian McDonnell and co-conspirators group last March. He recommends and HK approves a HK letter to Mardian forwarding transcript of the meeting as well as a memo explaining how the meeting came about (which was sent earlier to Mitchell) and copies of newspaper items indicating leaks. (chron)

Oct 15 Haig sends MacGregor a suggested RN letter to Chairman Hebert on the Mansfield Resolution. Put objections to Mansfield resolution re Vietnam in context of journey for peace in Peking and Moscow. (chron)

Oct 15 At Sec. Connally's recommendation, Nixon scheduled to meet with McNamara to give assurances of Presidential support as pre-requisite for McN's accepting second term. (m-c. No minutes)

Oct 16 Copy of Javits' proposed resolution which is supportive of Administration policy re PRC. (chron)

Oct 16 Rodman writes HK that Averell Harriman, in private lectures to George Washington University students, quoted as saying of Henry Kissinger: "I think Kissinger is driven by a power madness. I think it is very bad to have a man in that position of influence motivated by power madness." Harriman also trounded the Nixon admin. generally. (chron)

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Oct 21 US could do to be helpful; also, Kennedy reportedly taking line that US must change its policy toward Cuba. This also reflected in public speech which Kennedy made in Chicago on October 12. (Staff/other m-c)

Oct 23 Dick Kennedy sends HK background on efforts to try to meet Stennis' needs on CIA funding in Laos issue, so as to give him ammunition to ward off worse demands from the Hill for full disclosure of CIA budgets and CIA authority to engage in paramilitary operations. Kennedy says inter-agency group has agreed that (a) funding will be shifted to DOD but (b) CIA will still manage the program (though Cushman would still like to see the Agency get out of this entirely). Kennedy recommends HK meet with Helms to nail down these arrangements and then have lunch with Stennis. HK approves meeting with Helms but rejects lunch with Stennis. HK writes in margin: "I am not ready to be pushed yet." (chron)

Oct 25 LIG meets on nuclear Deployments and Okinawa Treaty. Agrees that: (1) a major effort will be made to get the Okinawa Treaty out of committee and ratified by Senate before December recess (Haig pointed out that RN wants this treaty passed soon and made a commitment to Kishi); (2) Rogers will forwarded an approved statement to the SFRC; (3) special circumstances and the urgent need for passage of the treaty require an exception to the rule that only 1 transcript of testimony on nuclear weapons is made and held by the Exec. branch. In this case, SFRC can make a hold a copy, though Alex Johnson will go off record for all sensitive testimony.

Oct 26 HK letter to Hoover on a special NVN issue.* (chron)

Oct 27 Lehman memo briefs HK on the "odious" actions taken in the Senate to add amendments to their version of the Foreign Aid bill - the worst atrocities are the Symington-Case Amendment on Cambodia ($250 m limit on Cambodia expenditures for FY 72, except combat air. Limit of 200 Americans in Cambodia at any time excluding persons engaged in combat air. No more than 50 TCNs employed by US at any time); Cooper-Church (Repeal of Tonkin Gulf resolution leaves the US without Congressional authority for continued participation in Indochina war; therefore to end US involvement, ensure POW return and help bring about political settlement, it is sense of Congress that US policy provide for expeditious withdrawal of all US forces; after enactment, funds authorized for US military forces by this or any other act may only

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Oct 27 be used for purposes of withdrawal and not for combat except if necessary to protect US forces against imminent attack); Mansfield Resolution (Urges and requests withdrawal of all US forces within 6 months of enactment subject to release of all POWs held by DRV and allies; negotiation with DRV of immediate ceasefire by all parties in Indochina; negotiation of phased US withdrawals in exchange for phased release of US POWs).

Lehman provides talking points arguing against each piece of legislation for HK use in meeting on October 28 with Democrats and Republicans. (chron)

Oct 26 LIG meets on AID. Haig says early on that "Our basic theme on this is for God's sake don't send the President to two summits, to Peking and Moscow, with legislative restrictions (Cooper/Church etc) around his neck. We have to get that message through to our friends on the Hill."

LIG agrees it is most essential to defeat the Cooper-Church Amendment and Sen. Scott will be asked to lead the drive against it; key battle on the Mansfield Amendment will occur in the House and Admin. opposition remains undiminished but tactics for opposing will be left to leadership's discretion; Cooper-Church and Mansfield Amendments should be kept separate and attacked separately; it is essential to strike the limitations on ARVN operations in Cambodia and to restore some of the funding for Cambodia; an effort will be made to strike all ceilings on funds or personnel, or other restrictions on Pres. flexibility. However, personnel ceilings of 200 US and 100 TCNs in Cambodia - while undesirable in principle - could be accepted as a fall-back but will not be revealed until necessary; the amendment to require presentation to Congress of a country-by-country AID budget would be disastrous for the AID program and must be defeated; an effort will be made to get as many provisions as possible approved in committee before the bill goes to the floor; it was agreed for tactical reasons not to press for revision of the amendment prohibiting aid to para-military units in Cambodia until the bill goes to conference; the section limiting the expenditure of AID funds until impounded domestic public works funds are released will be attacked as non-germane. (Latin America and Greece/Pakistan mentioned in meeting)

Oct 28 Package containing Ehrlichman action to fire leakers on SALT: On October 26, Bud Krogh and David Young write Ehrlichman that a Dr. Benson D. Adams of ISP/PM at State

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Oct 28 displayed "immaturity and irresponsibility" in case of a SALT leak (though he did not act criminally in passing information to those who didn't need to know); they recommend that "appropriate disciplinary action" be taken - at least transferred to less sensitive spot, or even fired. A second fellow (Dr. William Van Cleave, former Special Assistant to Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense) should have his TS clearances taken away.

On Oct. 27 Ehrlichman sends a memo to HK saying that unless he hears from HK to the contrary, he, Ehrlichman, plans to send a memo to Malek in personnel office suggesting that the above-recommended action be taken against the two persons mentioned, for their role in Beecher story on SALT, July 23, NYT.

On Oct. 28, Latimer sends a memo to HK bringing all of the above to HK's attention and pointing out that both men were known to have had frequent contacts with Beecher. Latimer recommends that HK "tacitly" approve the actions proposed by Ehrlichman - i.e. not oppose disciplinary action. Haig approves this recommendation.

Oct 28 US Senate refuses amendment to foreign aid bill to stop all military activities in Indo-China not connected with withdrawal of US troops. Votes (29 October) to kill whole aid programme (see also 17 December).

Oct 28 In response to staff memo conveying Irwin's interest in seeing the US work on a Soviet proposal for a UN resolution on world disarmament conference (though not co-sponsoring it), HK marginalia revelas his special concern that the US not engage in any effort on this which would have the US appear to be involved in an anti-Chinese bent. (chron)

Oct 28 HK blasts Pursley for not furnishing paper on projection of future draft calls. President thinks "you are trying to avoid giving us a paper so you can play with us." Pursley says it's not true; paper is difficult to do because they have no experience with this kind of data and don't know how many volunteers they will have. HK wants to know range of uncertainties between December 1st and January 1st. HK then calls Packard: President wants to know implications for draft calls if he announces at some date that no more draftees will be sent to Vietnam. "President is almost irrational at the moment. It started out as a request, now it is an obsession." (telcons)

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Oct 29
HK sends a memo to Nixon conveying a recommendation from **Amb. Kennedy** that he, Kennedy, be acknowledged as a special channel between the US and Japan on bilateral relations. HK memo says that he and Pete Peterson do not think this is a good idea, among other reasons for the fact that Kennedy has proposed including the China issue on an agenda for discussions with the Japanese. Nixon disapproves Kennedy proposal, as HK recommended but writes in margin; "K - what about Kennedy for NATO proposal?"

A related Haig note to HK of November 2 on this issue reports that Flanigan has reported to RN on Kennedy's reaction and that Pete Peterson is now talking to Tom Thornton of Litton as possibility. Peterson is also developing a new list "none of whom would be Foreign Service Officers." (chron)

Oct 29
HK scheduled to meet with Helms to go over the problem of Stennis position on CIA funding for Laos operations. Point is to make sure Helms stands firmly behind inter-agency agreement to continue CIA operational role for now, while funding is shifted to DOD (to meet Stennis' concern). (chron ad.)

Oct 29
Staff memo reports to HK on potentially explosive issue in eve of Gandhi visit to US - US military supplies have been slipping through the system for Pakistan and GAO - at Sen. Kennedy's request - has been digging around and will probably make this public. (Attached to talking points for HK meet with new Pak. Amb. Raza {m-c})

Oct 29
On staff memo which reports on State's stiff talk to the Tunisians and Moroccans about their **betrayal on Chirep** vote, HK writes in margin: "Al - I want a list of key offending countries & retaliatory measures." (chron)

Oct 29
Staff sends Haig a memo saying some radio broadcasts are saying that Nixon has said he will take economic retaliatory measures against four countries who switched on Chirep (Morocco, Tunisia, Cyprus and Ireland). Haig writes in margin: "Stay loose - it ain't so." (chron)

Oct 30
HK sends a memo to Nixon transmitting a Rogers memo indicating that Senator **Church** and others made highly laudatory remarks on Nixon foreign policy, during Rogers' hearings this week on Okinawan reversion treaty. **Cooper, Javits, Scott, Case, Pearson, Symington, Fulbright** all associated themselves with Church's positive comments.

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Oct 30 Church gives special commendation for Nixon efforts re Asian policy and says "Whatever differences there are between this Committee and the Administration, I think the time is ripe to say something in the way of commendation for the major changes in direction that you have made, all of which I think serve the best interests of the United States." Cited for special recognition was US policy on Chirep, Okinawa Reversion, Vietnam (Admin. deserves credit for the big troop withdrawals that have taken place), US military presence in Asia generally (Nixon doctrine has helped reduce US presence in Asia generally), China trip ("enormously significant gesture toward peace."). (text of Church remarks attached)

Oct 30 Kennedy sends Haig an analysis of the impact on our programs of having no foreign aid bill or of having to operate on a continuing resolution authority. Impact would be on: Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos (HK writes in margin: "Reassure VN urgently"); Jordan; India; Turkey; Columbia; Taiwan; Korea; Pakistan; Latin America; Thailand; Morocco and Ethiopia; Indonesia; Philippines. (chron)

Oct Tom Latimer writes to HK on the problem of how to handle the declassification of Presidential paper. John Eisenhower has raised this issue since there seems to be no procedure fordowngrading classified papers originating in the White House during Ike years; Eisenhower favors giving authority to GSA or Archives. Latimer feels this is a bad idea from national security standpoint and points out need to resolve the issue, in connection with NSSM 113. (filed Nov. chron)

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Nov 1 Marshall Wright sends HK some ideas for massive public relations campaign to salvage the foreign aid bill. (chron)

Nov Haig sends HK a briefing memo for meeting with Shultz on intelligence reorganization to obtain Shultz' agreement to recommendations made by FIAB: Addition of the Chairman, JCS, and Attorney General to the NSC Intelligence Committee; placement of electronics intelligence activities under NSA; retention of the present arrangement for the National Reconnaissance Office. (no minutes) (chron)

Nov 1 After meeting with Nixon, Laird, and Ziegler, meet reporters for read-out. Laird says he discussed Nuclear Planning Group meetings of NATO which he is to attend shortly; also, impact of Senate rejection of foreign aid bill and expresses distress over impact, including on such issues as SALT or MBFR; talks about Vietnam. (State bulletin)

Nov 1 LIG meeting on the AID bill in which HK says "I have just discussed this with the President, and he made it very clear that he would like everyone to take the offensive. The President is going to Peking and Moscow in a new initiative for peace and the foreign aid bill as a packag is an essential part of that initiative. The opponents of this bill are not just attacking aid, they are attacking the totality of the President's program for peace....We will start developing public support....Our strategy will be to get a continuing resolution first...."

Nov 1 HK signs memo to Rogers on strategy for handling funding of Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty with Congress (State is to take lead with Congressional leadership, rather than RN). [Backdrop is HK memo to President transmitting Rogers memo reporting on status of efforts to assure funding for RFE and RL and concern that Congressional inquiries might spread to VOA and the Armed Forces Radio.) (chron)

Nov 1 Holdridge reports to HK rumors he has heard that (a) Nixon authorized Amb. Kennedy to promise transfer of more submarines and tanks to ROC as quid for their agreement to textile agreement, and that (b) Laird obligated himself to Congressman Hebert to the sale of submarines to ROC in order to get passage of ship loan bill. (chron)

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Nov 2 Staff briefer for HK/Shultz meeting points out that *Connally is still* taking a hard line on the *surcharge*. (m-c)

Nov 2 Nachmanoff memo brings HK up to date on *Korry's* latest personnel problems with State (which isn't finding him anything) and Korry's recall of a commitment from White House that something would be done for him. (chron)

Nov 2 In news conference, Rogers expresses concern about rejection of foreign aid bill - says it will be damaging to Nixon doctrine, to our security commitments to Asian nations and Vietnam, etc. (State Bulletin)

Nov 3 Lehman recommends that HK invite Senator Gale McGee to a private lunch (becoming a status symbol). This is because he - though a Democrat - has been for 2 years the firmest supporter for the Administration on the SFRC. HK agrees. (chron)

Nov 3 *Jon Huntsman* has sent a memo reporting on a Daily News Summary item which charges that Jane's Fighting Ships asserts the Soviets could wipe out our land-based deterrent in a first strike. Other networks report Sovies could turn North Sea into a Soviet lake. Huntsman memo asks for background.

In response, HK (on recommendation of Adm. Welander) sends Huntsman a memo back providing an assessment of the evolving naval situation in the Baltic and North Seas; theme of HK memo is that the Soviet Baltic and Northern fleets do pose significant and credible threats to NATO and thus it is important that the NATO naval presence be sustained. (chron)

Nov 3 *Rogers is upset* that HK told Scott the President would veto Cooper-Church Amendment on foreign aid bill. Rogers says we can't claim foreign aid bill is *vital*, which it is, if the President is willing to veto. HK says it's *vital* but Cooper-Church amendment is unacceptable; McGregor outlined the strategy: We would rather have aid on continuing resolution than with Cooper-Church. We have always opposed Cooper-Church. Rogers finally agrees. (telcon)

Nov 3 Eberle is confirmed by Senate for Special Trade Representative job.

Nov 3 At VP meeting on SALT, HK again complains about nit-picking: "....these discussions are getting so esoteric that no one can understand them except hte five members of the

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Nov 3 delegation...." During the meeting, HK comments that"... everyone is changing his position...." (See SALT)

Nov 4 Nachmanoff writes HK of more stories that - despite earlier agreement that there is to be no expropriation policy statement before the Finch trip to Latin America - Walker at Treasury has now obtained agreement from Finch and Peterson to make such a statement in advance of the trip; this will just be another blow to the Latins. Suggests HK weigh in with Finch and Walker, or, if necessary, go back to the President. (chron)

Nov 4 HK scheduled to meet with Rogers; agenda only; China; German offset; ME; South Asia; expropriations; Vietnam. (m-c)

Nov 4 Huntsman has sent HK a memo calling attention to a Daily News Summary item reporting that the press is saying that the President will announce a completion date for US withdrawal sometime in November and requesting that such speculation be "knocked down." Haig sends memo back to Huntsman saying NSC making every effort and utilizing every channel to knock down such speculation. (chron)

Nov 5 Wayne Smith sends Haig a complete briefing package on the President's announcement on intelligence reorganization, including a briefing statement for the press, possible Qs and As, Nixon talking points for a meeting with Helms (purpose of which is to charge him with new responsibilities), a copy of a Nixon directive containing the proposed new intelligence reorganization plan and suggested HK talking points for briefing of the principals involved. (Useful wrap-up on this whole issue) (chron) Plan announced to the public that day. (State)

Nov 8 Wayne Smith memo to HK complains about Laird's draft Policy and Planning Guidance for FY 74-78, and particularly its content with respect to Asian strategy. (See Defense)

Nov 9 MacGregor, Timmons, Ziegler, Dick Moore and HK send collectively a memo to Nixon favoring getting passage of the Continuing Resolution re foreign aid bill as a stop gap and trying to increase funding levels through Floor amendments in the supporting and military assistance portions of the Senate authorization. They suggest RN make a public statement - perhaps at the GOP dinner in New York tonight - stressing need for bill, in order to sway critical votes. (M/P)

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Nov 9 HK memo to RN reports that Volpe -- on a trip to Europe (including Romania where he met Ceausescu who wants MFN) - is doing a good job. In particular, Martin has reported in that Volpe did a masterful job in Italy (arriving just after the Italians didn't vote our way on Chirep); Martin says Volpe handled the issue beautifully. Nixon writes in margin: "K - Build John up - Tell him RN pleased." Nixon also writes "K - Note" next to sentence conveying Martin's view that the Italians voted the wrong way on Chirep because of Amb. Ortona who sent reports to Rome that the US was not really serious. (M/P)

Nov 9 Clark MacGregor sends HK a status report on efforts to get Fulbright to clear on Nixon's nominations to the US Arms Control and Disarmament Commission; Fulbright is concerned RN nominations will make the Commission overly conservative; Scranton, according to MacGregor, has suggested naming a middle-of-the roader in place of Smathers.

Sonnenfeldt memo transmitting the above to HK notes that this is "one of several efforts to buy off Fulbright with a congenial appointment in place of the abortive Smathers nomination..." Sonnenfeldt disagrees that current make-up of the Committee is weighted to the right. (chron)

Nov 9 Laird is angry at intelligence reorganization that was done by Schlesinger, Shultz and Wayne Smith without his clearance. HK says: "You ought to raise hell with Shultz." Laird says "I'm not going to raise hell with anybody; I'm just not going to cooperate." HK says he can't do that. Laird is upset because he spent 15 days testifying on Hill on intelligence program and they weren't told about this; they think Laird double-crossed them. HK is upset; he assumed WH and OMB were coordinating with DOD. On Vietnam, HK says Sevareid claims Laird is pushing for faster withdrawal rate. Laird vigorously denies it: "All you need to do is read what I said [on SEA trip]. At every goddam stop I said the same thing." (telcon)

Nov 9 At Salute to the President dinner, Nixon speech includes overview on post war foreign policy, including especially US-Soviet relations, Europe, Japan, Defense, economic policy. (public papers)

Nov 10 HK scheduled to meet with Lucy Benson as President of League of Women's Voters, who wants to discuss China, new economic policy and US contributions to the UN. (No minutes. m-c)

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Nov 10 On Marshall Wright memo briefing on state of play in efforts to choose U Thant's successor, HK writes in margin "I have no interest in Jacobson, I am against Herrera (i.e. the Chilean). I would prefer Sadruddin Khan." (chron)

Nov 10 Senate approves ratification of Okinawa Reversion treaty and Rogers releases statement welcoming this. (State bulletin)

Nov 11 Press guidance for Ziegler for possible questions on Senator Symington's criticism of recent intelligence organization and the role of HK. (filed chron attached to Shen/HK talk)

Nov 11 Dick Kennedy sends HK a memo from Rogers for the President suggesting themes for the next Annual Review. HK signs memo on November 17 thanking Rogers on RN's behalf. (chron)

Nov 11 Haldeman sends HK a memo saying that Nixon has approved a trip by Billy Graham to Taipei and asking HK for suggested briefing paper for Graham for the trip. On Nov. 19 HK sends back a briefing paper. (chron)

Nov 11 Staff sends HK a State Dept. memo summarizing world reaction -- Japanese, Soveits, Germans, UK and countries in Latin America, Asia, Africa -- to Senate rejection of foreign aid bill. (chron)

Nov 11 Nixon remarks on resignation of Clifford Hardin and nomination of Earl Butz, Secretary of Agriculture.

Nov 11 Dave Kraslow quotes "American China expert" as saying China trip was in the works in 1970 and was aborted by Cambodia. HK says "only thing aborted by Cambodia was the Warsaw talks," and that only temporarily. Visit really began in October 1970. (telcon)

Nov 11 HK tells Haldeman that Laird and Rogers are trying to scoop each other on troop withdrawal announcement; Rogers is proposing 4-month increment. White House people (Scali, Timmons, Warren) are talking without knowing. Haldeman agrees we should "brutalize our own people." (telcon)

Nov 11 HK apologizes to Sens. Symington and Fulbright at lack of Congressional consultation on intelligence reorganization; it was an OMB exercise. It really upgrades Helms, not HK. (telcons)

Nov 12 HK sends letter of regret to Eddy J. Rogers of Houston who has turned down job offer on the NSC staff. (chron)

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Nov 12
HK sends a directive to State, Defense and CIA which says the President "has directed that there should be no comments by US Government officials" on internal PRC affairs, "notably the apparent purge of Lin Piao." (Recommended by Holdridge and approved by HK) (chron)

Nov 12
Gordon Strachan sends Haig and Ziegler a copy of a memo from AID to Harry Dent on the President's image in connection with the foreign aid bill controversy; Strachan says Dent is sending a copy also to Haldeman but also suggests some proper staffing by Haig and Ziegler.

The AID memo in question points out the problem of the President being in a position of supporting the unpopular issue of the foreign aid bill and suggests a better public relations campaign to put the President's views in a positive light, to relieve the Senate from the negative pressure against the continuing resolution. (chron)

Nov 12
In press conference, Nixon announces a troop withdrawal of 45,000 for December, January. (See Vietnam)

Nov 12
In speech, Rogers reviews major world issues: Asia, Vietnam, SALT, Middle East, South Asia; takes questions on Nixon trips to Peking and Moscow, Pentagon Papers, Latin American policy. (State bulletin)

Nov 13
Staff memo again points out (in connection with Brandt/ Pompidou mtg.) that *Connally is in no hurry to remove the surcharge*. Staff (Hormats) suggests Peterson and HK get active in heightening Nixon's awareness of surcharge implications for foreign policy. (chron)

Nov 13
Holdridge sends HK a *wrap-up of major US official statements on the bombing halt understanding and US use of airpower, 1968 to 1971*. These include statements from LBJ, Dean Rusk, Harold Brown, Clark Clifford, Cy Vance, Averell Harriman as well as Nixon statements 1969-71, (with dates of his warnings to Hanoi). (chron)

Nov 15
Jon Huntsman tells HK by memo of Pres.'s reaction to a news summary item re developments in Cambodia, including Communist cutting of Cambodia's commercial communications with outside world. Relays request that HK determine if we are using enough air support in Cambodia: "Don't let Cambodia fall because of a lack of it." (CH exch file) HK sends memo back on Nov. 27 (chorn) indicating we are giving enough air power.

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Nov 15 Nixon scheduled to meet with Connally to get his report on a trip to Asia. HK talking paper says "Connally did a highly effective job of reassuring Asian leaders in strong terms that the initial Senate rejection of the foreign aid bill did not signal an American exodus from Asia...." In Saigon, Connally reassured Vietnamese we were committed to reversing Senate action. (11/13 m-c) (No minutes)

Nov 15
HK scheduled to meet with Connally. Staff talking paper highlights positions Connally has been taking: suggests Expropriations - work out with him a position on US policy in the multilateral development institutions of countries which have been expropriated. International monetary policy - HK should impress upon Connally (who wants to delay) the need to develop a US position on what we want from allies as basis for removing the surcharge, since maintaining surcharges carries too many risks for US. Finch Trip to Latin America. - Tell him RN agreed with HK and Rogers that the expropriations announcement should not be made before the Finch trip since it would affect the trip.

Note: Attached to talker are two memos from Jon Huntsman.
The first memo called to HK's attention a new item which
said the surcharge must be ended soon and denounced
Connally's tough line with the Japanese; Huntsman wrote the
RN wanted this taken up in HK/Connally meeting. The second
memo called to HK's attention that RN noted another news
item which reflected the Connally point of view. (No minutes-
m-c)

Nov 15
HK (introduced by George Ball) meets with members of the
German-American Council for Q and A session on foreign
policy. HK opens with briefing on evolution of US foreign
policy - "it is at a transition point...". Answers
questions on burdensharing and NATO; strategic balance;
US foreign economic policy; US relations with Europe;
Soviet policies and power and comparison with Chinese.
(m-c)

Nov 15 State telegram transmitting instructions for SALT VI (NSDM 140) also reaffirms that the need for avoiding leaks remains "particularly compelling" and reaffirms Nixon's earlier directive on leaks. (Salt-v)

Nov 16
HK memo to Huntsman (no back-up) responds to an apparent
suggestion of need for Presidential letters of reassurance
to Asian leaders in the context of recent charges that US
popularity has fallen in Asia. HK memo doesn't agree and

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Nov 16
explains that Nixon has sent a number of letters recently to Asian leaders and has also met with Asians, thus demonstrating that he has not been inattentive to Asia.

Apparently Nixon sees memo since his marginalia notes: "K - Letters should now go - after receiving reports by Reagan & Connally - they should reassure on questions they raised on these ____". (chron)

Nov 16
HK memo formally conveys to Amb. Kennedy that "the President read" Kennedy's report and "he will continue to rely heavily on your assistance" but that he does not now see the need for the special channel to Japanese that Kennedy proposed. (chron)

Nov 16
HK memo sends to Nixon the report from Maury Williams after latter's trip to South Asia. Williams' report is gloomy and above all suggests it is time to give more attention - beyond the refugee issue -- to helping Yahya develop political alternatives. Nixon writes in margin: "K - This is now imperative - give me a recommendation." (See South Asia) (filed chron)

Nov 16
US representative at UN rejects resolution calling for prevention of importation of chrome from Southern Rhodesia. (State bulletin)

Nov 16
HK tells Rogers that President is infuriated at Laird leak of withdrawals thru June, "which is exactly what he told Laird not to do." Laird denies it's from him. HK tells Connally that President had rejected 8-month plan, "to create maximum uncertainty in Hanoi's mind." Now DOD has gone ahead and leaked it anyway. (telcons)

Nov 17
President Nixon signs into law FY 1972 Defense Procurement Bill totalling $21.3 billion: includes restriction of deployment of Safeguard ABM system to two sites and provides for advance preparations at two others.

Nov 17
Nixon statement on signing of Military Procurement Authorization Act of 1971 makes clear that he does not accept the Mansfield amendment which calls for withdrawal date from Vietna, subject only to release of US POWs etc. Nixon says this is not his policy and reiterates what his is on withdrawal: "...a negotiated settlement providing for the total withdrawal of all foreign forces, including our own, for the release of all prisoners, and for a ceasefire throughout Indochina. In the absence of such a settlement, or until such a settlement is reached, the rate of withdrawal of US forces will be determined by three factors:

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Nov 17 by the level of enemy activity; by the progress of our program of Vietnamization; and by progress toward obtaining the release of all of our prisoners wherever they are in (SEA...)

Nov 18 Marshall Wright sends HK a memo on Rhodesian chrome and the military procurement bill. He notes that, with Nixon having signed the bill (it will be illegal after January 1, 1972, to prohibit imports of chrome from Rhodesia), we will be in clear violation of the mandatory sanctions on Rhodesia passed by the Security Council with our support. Wright suggests some options for us to avoid putting chrome measure into effect in January. HK writes in margin: "All impossible - given the President's views."

Nov 18 HK scheduled to meet with families of POWs/MIAs against backdrop of their increasing concern, disappointment and impatience; League had actively campaigned for a strong Presidential statement on Nov. 15 and feels let down. (Also, one telegram from a relative expressed shock at story by Jack Anderson that Nixon said he would get POWs out but he would not "crawl" to do it.). Further background is Sergeant Sexton case - possible trade-off of POWs for some VC, and charges that Army has had Sexton under wraps. (No minutes. Talking paper only. m-c)

Nov 18 Sonnenfeldt memo to HK gives status report on offset negotiations with the Germans -- highlighting big inter-agency mess between State, Defense and Treasury on what in fact is going on and what Schmidt believes is our position; further there is some Connally pique at Rogers' tactics. On substance, a Rogers/Laird position has finally emerged which would (a) seek again to gain acceptance of our last offer (DM 6,950) but (b) be authorized to compromise midway between our last and the German last offers, and (c) both approaches would incorporate the principal features of the Schmidt proposal. However, Treasury was not consulted on this until just now but will probably come in with hard line that we stand pat on our August proposal and not accept any compromise. (chron)

Nov 19 HK sends memo to Huntsman (no back-up) on the issue of the President's desire that the casualties resulting from 4 helicopter crashes not be reported in the weekly tab of US battle deaths. HK memo reports that helicopter casualties need not be reported by definition of 'casualties'. (chron)

Nov 19 Holdridge sends HK a memo from Laird which recommends that at the next Plenary, Porter absent the US delegation in order to protest DRV intransigence on the POW issue.

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Nov 19 (This is similar to Porter's own proposal). Holdridge points out that our pitch in Paris has been tied to general dissatisfaction with the DRV's negotiating stance rather than any single element like the POWs; Laird is unhappy because we are not highlighting POWs. Holdridge suggests that Haig discuss the matter with Pursley. HK writes in margin: "Tell Pursley we _must_ have discipline on this issue."

Nov 19 Lehman warns HK that it is critical that Stennis take the lead in offering the amendment to strike the requirement for the 50,000 troop cut (Mansfield NATO Amendment - Military Appropriations Bill) and also manage the floor fight. Urges HK to call Stennis to keep him on track and provides talking points. (chron)

Nov 19 Nixon speech to AFL-CIO defends Administration foreign polciy - including Vietnam, China. (public papers)

Nov 20 Lehman gives HK some background on meeting with Goldwater on: (a) Mansfield NATO Amendment (Goldwater has backed us); (b) Strategic gap (Goldwater concerned; Jane's weapon Systems report will only further antagonize conservatives); (c) foreign aid (tell him there are two many restricted amendments on the Senate Foreign aid bills now and we would just as soon have no agreement as long as we can get a continuing resolution into February); (d) thank Goldwater for his helpful speeches on China policy and new economic policy. (chron)

Nov 22 Nixon signs a letter - at HK's recommendation with Timmons, MacGregor and Price concurrence -- to Stennis giving reasons for Administration's opposition to NATO troop cuts. (Stennis asked for this letter to be made public in connection with his agreement to lead the fight to delete any efforts for troop cuts in the Military Appropriations Bill). Nixon letter makes clear that unilateral troop cuts by US would be damaging to burdensharing issue, East-West relations (with Brozio going to Moscow on MBFR), Berlin and SALT, visits to Moscow and Peking etc. (M/P)

Nov 22 HK sends memo to Nixon seeking decisions on use of herbicides in Vietnam. There are two issues for decision: (1) Herbicide use around US bases. Packard favors extension of authority to do this and Rogers concurs. HK concurs in Packard view and RN approves. (2) Vietnamizing herbicide operations: Laird has recommended a plan for giving the GVN a herbicide capability; Rogers dissents. HK agrees with Rogers and recommends against Laird proposal. RN agrees with HK, Rogers. On November 26, NSDM 141 is issues, reflecting above approved Nixon decisions. (NSDMs)

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Nov 22
HK sends memo to Nixon seeking decisions on use of herbicides in Vietnam. There are two issues for decision: 1) Herbicide use around US bases. Packard favors extension of authority to do this and Rogers concurs. HK concurs in Packard view and RN approves. (2) Vietnamizing herbicide operations: Laird has recommended a plan for giving the GVN a herbicide capability; Rogers dissents. HK agrees with Rogers and recommends against Laird proposal. RN agrees with HK, Rogers. On November 26, NSDM 141 is issued, reflecting above approved Nixon decisions. (NSDMs)

Nov 22
Further on Charlie Rhyne's idea, Marshall Wright sends HK a memo that State thinks creation of a National Commission on International Law is a good idea and John Dean agrees. HK marginalia makes clear that Commission would not report anything until after next November. (chron)

Nov 23
Further move in Senate to reduce US troops in Europe defeated (see 19 May).

Nov 23
Staff memo to HK indicates that HK prefers testing privately the depth of Secretary Connally's feeling on FRG offset and not rushing ahead to have the issue solved immediately. (chron)

Nov 24
LIG meeting held to discuss item by item the most objectionable provisions of the military assistance bill reported out the SFRC and to divide them into categories: (a) those the President would veto; (b) those which should be removed if at all possible; (c) those that are objectionable but negotiable. Also on LIG agenda were (a) request by the Moorhead subcommittee of the House for a copy of the Admin.'s projections for the Vietnam economic program; (b) Proxmire request that all reports of the Inspector General for Foreign Assistance go to him directly on their completion.

Nov 24
During this week, Ziegler announces that Nixon will meet with Pompidou (as well as Caetano) in the Azores; also, Heath, Sato, Brandt, Trudeau - announced in that order. (State bulletin)

Nov 25
HK (unsigned) memo to Nixon on problems involved in cutting economic and military assistance to India complains that as usual and as in the case of Pakistan, State has suggested a strategy for a cut-off which is not fully coordinated with DOD; thus, we run the risk of charges of poor handling, as plagued the Administration on the Pak cutoff all year. HK for RN approves asking State to

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Nov 25
refind study in coordination with DOD. (chron) (Related Saunders memo to HK on figures on Indian military supply pipeline also complains that State and Defense not being precise). (Also Saunders 11/27 memo)

Nov 29
Sonnenfeldt sends HK a memo reporting on how Stans handled himself in Moscow in reaction to Kosygin's proposal for the establishment of working groups involved, as a "good example of what happens to American negotiators under the pressure of atmosphere, the need to be successful and domestic considerations." Bottom line of Sonnenfeldt recount is that he (HS) tried to restrain Stans from making any special commitments re establishing working groups or removing trade restrictions, etc, but that Stans, while trying to stave off pressure from the Soviets, probably went farther than he should have; Sonnenfeldt also said that Stans was under "repeated pressure" from Klein's shop to make news during the visit and thus held a number of press conferences. Sonnenfeldt concludes: "I think when all is said and done, Stans avoided concretely committing the President...On the other hand, his mission has obviously generated enormous momentum to move ahead in trade matters and does create implied commitments -- both to the Soviets and The American business community -- that (1) we will continue to liberalize export controls, and (2) seriously consider and perhaps grant in the next several months EXIM credits and guarantees....He is less committed...on MFN...." (chron ad)

Nov 29
After Finch visit to Latin America, staff sends HK a report from agency fiedl rep in Argentina complained - in as restrained as manner as possible via memo - of Ambassador Lodge's unusual comportment as an Ambassador and suggesting his presence seriously harms US interests. (chron)

Nov 29
Bruce Kehrli has evidently passed along a suggestion to Al Haig that the President's Rose Bowl tickets be given to Mrs. Hanson who has a top official position in the National League of Families of POWs. Haig sends memo back saying idea is not a great one since this would only feed charges -- among others by Jack Anderson -- that the National League is an instrument of the Nixon Administration. Haig suggests giving them to one of the wives who has no official position in the League.

Nov 29
Haig sends HK a letter from Plimsoll transmitting some Australian press commentary on an alleged HK meeting with Wilfred Burchett (on Oct. 19), who had been in NVN. Haig wonders if HK wouldn't prefer to handle in reply "not in writing." (chron)

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Nov 29 Full text of joint announcement of Nixon trip to China and related briefing citations. (public papers)

Nov 29 HK notes that Rogers met with Chinese and with Trudeau. Rogers says: "Oh yeah, I intended to let you know ahead of time but didn't get a chance." (telcon)

Nov 30 HK at press conference says steps taken with allies are taken with full concurrence of Secretary Connally, and indeed at his recommendation.

Nov 30 Wayne Smith sends HK the DOD response to NSSM 69 on US nuclear policy in Asia, and summarizes other agency views. Bottom line is that there are deep agency differences over the NSSM response. Smith points out need to get these differences properly channeled in NSC system. (chron)

Nov 30 Huntsman sends HK a memo saying that "it was noted" that there was a quote in the morning news summary from some unnamed White House staffer to the effect that Nixon's planned consultations with allies before the Peking and Moscow trips reflected concern that the Admin. had poorly handled its allies in connection with the announcements of the trip. Huntsman wants to know who the unnamed staffer was. HK sends memo back saying he checked with his staff and does not believe NSC staffers were involved. (chron)

Nov 30 HK briefs press on Nixon trips to Peking and Moscow, in White House press briefing room (along with Ziegler). Also takes questions on the international monetary situation; consultations with Allies. (State bulletin)

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Dec 1 David Kennedy wants to be Ambassador to NATO and EC with responsibility for economic and political issues. (t-c)

Dec 1 Haig forwards to HK, with view of endorsement, a Negroponte memo expressing reservations about Swank's performance as Amb. in Cambodia.

Dec 1 HK forwards to Connally (in Rome) his Nov 30 press comments on monetary and econ questions. HK shot down press speculation about divisions in Admin: "I would like to state that all of these steps are being taken not only wih the concurrence of Sec Connally but at his recommendation and in international monetary matters he is acting as the principal adviser to the Pres, although of course others are being closely consulted." (chron)

undated Les Janka sends HK some talking points for himself and RN for foreign affairs portion of "A Day in the Life of the President." (Subjects: South Asia, NATO mtg, meeting on Connally) (Dec 2 Sonnenfeldt talker-chron)

Dec 1 HK meets with Business Council, gives overview on foreign policy. Says in general "Let me say this Administration hopes that when the passions have cooled, and history looks back on this period of foreign affairs it will not be remembered as the Administration which settled the Vietnam war (though we certainly do intend to have the VN war settled) but rather as the Administration that set a new direction in foreign policy -- a direction desirable without regard to party affiliation -- a new direction which would contribute not only to the likelihood of international peace but also to the unity of the American nation....one of the most serious things that we have faced in this Administration has been the loss of moral support from the American Establishment....the absence of a feeling in foreign affairs that the nation is a unified and functioning entity...." (m-c)

Dec 2 Rogers asks HK if he is stting in with Golda. HK says she and President will meet alone. Rogers says: "If someone sits in, for cosmetics, it's better if Al does." (telcon)

Dec 2 Howe gives Haig his views on Gen. Davison as possible next Chief of Staff of the Army, noting that "Apparently, Ehrlichman does not understand that we have you in mind for the Job." (chron)

Dec 2 State informed (Haig to Eliot memo) of Pres. support for Shakes-apeare's plan to gain greater control over USIA's promotion system for senior officers. Shakespeare plan being opposed by the AFSA. (Pres reacted to item in news summary) chron.

Dec 2 Saunders fills HI in on FOI suit brought by James Lafferty (a national coordinator of the National Peace Action Coalition) against HK, Rogers and Laird to secure release of documents pertaining to US policy in the ME. Saunders details the documents sought (some of which do not exist) and says John Dean is on top of the case with Justice. (chron)

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Dec 2 Haig informs DOD by memo of approval for the transfer of 5 C-54s
2 F-100F and 2 F-104B aircraft to the Republic of China. HK approves
but wants Haig signature of memo "in case it surfaces." (chron)

Dec 3 HK informs David Kennedy that President is delighted that he accepts job with conditions outlined. (telcon)

Dec 3 President asks why Rogers wants to go himself to Security Council on India/Pak. HK says "because of the publicity and the NYTimes says we should go to the SC." HK feels "it's a 2 day headline after which they will say we failed.....If he is up there and Sisco, all hell will break loose." President says he wants Bush to handle it and Rogers shouldn't "commit his prestige too soon." Nixon doesn't want it hypo'd. (telcon)

Dec 4 Nixon says re India/Pak that "State Dept. is trying to think of a way for them to get credit. But you don't get credit except by succeeding." (telcon)

Dec 4 Nixon notes Rogers is now "perfectly content to stay out of it because he sees it's a loser." He's glad Rogers "isn't in New York working with the Chinese "because they wouldn't understand him at all." HK says Sisco gave good backgrounder. President says: Let the Indians squeal. Let the liberal squeal....I'm not sure, you know, that we may not be playing it boldly enough." (telcon-home)

Dec 4 HK jokes with Haig that President thinks HK may be too soft! Haig: "Well, this is that twilight hour." (telcon-home)

Dec 4 Sonnenfeldt flags problem caused by Commerce Asst Sec for Maritime Affairs Andrew Gibson negotiating and signing a US-Soviet commercial shipping protocol without authorization or coordination. HK approves State-requested draft instruction to Emb Moscow to inform Soviets the protocol does not necessarily represent the US position for the January maritime talks. (chron)

Dec 4 HK (at Janka's recommendation) sends memo to Haldeman recommending he get Gov Sargent to tone down his reported statements to a press reporter re RN promises to perform on prisoners in PRC. Sensitivity of issue noted. (chron)

Dec 5 Laird agrees "we have got to make the best kind of a case, the toughest one we can make, and that's about all we can do," since India "can walk through there if they want to, in a week....in the East." He agrees that "you'll see it going on all over that area too, if we don't: "I think everything's been done right so far; we've got to keep going that way.....You let the Soviets and Indians operate this way and get away with it, with no world opinion, it's a loser for us." (telcon home)

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Dec 5 HK tells Laird re budget: "You're not letting me have it between the eyes (are you)? You don't know what I'm saving you from with George Shultz." Laird protests: "Oh no, I'm not doing anything like that but I'm trying to give you a strong position." ) HK; "Good" (telcon-home)

Dec 5 HK tells President that with 4 WSAG meetings in 3 days, "I don't know how anyone can say it hasn't been adequately considered." Nixon: "Well, Rogers has had his say and he has indicated what he wants." HK: "It's just awfully hard to run these crises, Mr. President, when you get one Department out to position themselves in opposition to their President all the time." President agrees. (telcon-home)

Dec 6 Nixon meets with Trudeau (first few minutes filmed for Day in Life of President film). HK summary of meeting notes HK's criticism of way in which Nixon performed on several issues: T's presentation on economic matters: HK wrote "This was all highly abstract and theoretical, presented elegantly but not in a particularly manly way" wrote HK about Trudeau). Of Nixon's defense on economic matters, HK noted "The President was totally floundering and unprepared." On South Asia, HK wrote that "He (Nixon) gave an incoherent account of events." (m-c)

Dec 6 Hormats and Kennedy give HK a lengthy assessment of Laird proposal (to Shultz of Nov 24) to revise handling of security assistance programs to restructure as Defense Authorization and Appropriations Bills. Their conclusion is that the change is feasible and would offer advantages beyond that of possibility of friendlier forums on the Hill. Point to need, while DOD completing its development of alternative methods of accomplishing, for assessment of prospects for success with Congress -- at least first by Laird with possible Presidential involvement with Stennis at later date. (chron)

Dec 6 Sonnenfeldt/Odeen draft suggested HK memo to Nixon on Connally's burden sharing proposal is OBE. Staff notes Connally proposal ran directly counter to current policy of focussing on Force Improvements and such proposal required careful staffing and consideration prior to implementation. Connally proposing announcement at the NATO Ministerial Meeting Dec 8-10. Staff felt this is not useful way to increase pressures on the Europeans. (chron)

Dec 7-8 Arthur Burns calls, says French Central Banker Wormser is going to Azores and he wants to go. Connally says he heard opposite. HK/ Pompidou probably hearing same story in reverse. They agree Central Bankers need not be present. (telcons)

Dec 7 Nixon/Stans meeting. President instructs Stans to "cool it" with respect to hailing progress in US-Soviet relations resulting from trade steps. (spec chron-BI)

Dec 7 HK agrees to seek RN authorization to mobilize full scale effort to restore Inter-American Development Bank appropriation in wake of its full elimination by the Hosue Appropriations Committee at instigation of Passman. (chron)

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Dec 7 After din over the "Cornell Report" has died down, Welander forwards to Haig Laird-provided data depicting clearly the downward trend in US activity and the extent to which the RVN has assumed the burden of their own defense. Statistics also show significant decrease in bomb tonnages. (chron)

Dec 7 HK meets with Harvard Fellows, takes questions on foreign policy including on Vietnam. (Keep file)

Dec 8 Amb. Raza (Pakistan) tells HK he saw Sisco who pleaded that "decision rests with other people." HK asks: "In the White House?" Raza: "No, he meant Rogers." (t-c)

Dec 8 Nixon signs letter to Otto Passman on day of House vote on foreign aid bill, stressing importance he attaches to having a Foreign Assistance Program. (No back up) M/P

Dec 8 Holdridge informs HK that State is trying to get into the act in dealing with the Chinese and is proposing authorizing our UN rep to initiatie bilateral discussion on U Thant successor question. Holdridge believes State is exaggerating PRC interest in this. HK agrees. No indication of recommendation to tell State to hold off until better able to judge Chinese intentions is approved. (chron)

Dec 9 HK tells Secy Butz to be cool with Sov Agric Minister: "No trade, if they don't go in foreign policy." Butz hand't got the word, his meetings were cordial. HK complains to Peterson that we're "slobbering all over" the Sov Agric Min. President will receive him but HK fears the Soviets will think President is bluffing. "If we could have gotten the Agriculture Department to play ball with us this week, we could have had the war settled in the subcontinent." Peterson thinks President "has a lot of ambivalence on this." HK replies: "He has ambivalence on every subject until you deliver the bacon to him." (telcons)

Dec 9 HK complains to Alex Johnson of NYDaily News stories saying State diplomats were horrified at anti-Indian attitude of the government. HK says he himself softened a number of things that were ordered. t-c

Dec 9 Connally is concerned about David Kennedy's "wide swath." HK says he has neither access to President nor knowledge of Pres. thinking; Connally will be in charge of international economic policy regardless of Kennedy's formal status. HK says Kennedy is loyal to President and 90% of his work will be NATO work. On Azores meeting, HK asks Connally for brief paper for HK's preliminary meeting with Pompidou. t-c

Dec 9 Nixon statement on the death of Ralphe J. Bunche. (public papers)

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Dec 9 Nachmanoff note to Haig on question of promotion for US Def Attache in Brazil in order to enable his retention there. Haig notes it is being taken care of and authorizes Nachmanoff to inform Amb. Roundtree the matter can be worked out satisfactorily. Walters noted question was discussed with Nixon (in Medici meeting) that morning. (chron)

Dec 10 Nixon statements on senate confirmation of Powell and Rehnquist to Supreme Court.

Dec 10 HK sends Nixon a report from Helms on latter's recent talks with Stennis re Stennis' concern that the military will take over CIA just because Cushman is getting a bigger job there. Helms believes he 'pacified' the Senator on this issue. However, Stennis was irritated at not having been consulted about the intell. reorg. plan in advance. On other hand, Symington went ahead with his effort to put a ceiling on intell. spending despite Helms explanations. Helms feels that Symington and Stennis are "at daggers drawn" over senatoral supervision of the agency and the intelligence community. M/P

Dec 10 HK approves backchannel response to Amb. Turner Shelton in Nicaragua re Samoza approach on a request that he act as middleman for transfer of French Mirages to Israel. HK response stands clear of any US involvement in the transaction but instructs him to inform Samoza it would not complicate anything we are doing. (chron)

Dec 10 Lehman alerts HK that Symington to make a Dec 15 trip to CINCPAC, Japan, Korea, Okinawa, Taiwan, Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand, India, Pakistan, Iran, Israel, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Austria, Germany, France and Belgium to investigate CIA operations, air operations in SEA, nuclear weapons deployments and "other areas helpful to administration policy." Staffers Moose and Lowenstein to be in Laos, Cambodia and Thailand from January 10-31 targetting SGUs, US air support and violations of Senate restrictions in Cambodia. "We will go front channel with restrictive guidance, and backchannel with expression of concern." (chron)

Dec 10 HK agrees to talk with Sen Pell informing him generally in confidence that there is an effort underway on the Sexton POW case. Pell threatening to go public with his dissatisfaction on the case and his view that the US should release the two VC cadres unilaterally in hope of reciprocal VC gesture. (chron)

Dec 11 Odeen recommends HK take to the President for decision bureaucratic differences over the FY 73 defense budget. Laird recommending program changes that would add almost $1 billion to the DOD budget by foregoing reductions already approved by the Pres. and accelerating UIMs building program. Odeen does not feel proposed changes justify $80 billion while acknowledging acceptance of Laird estimates of approved savings would indirect a $.5 billion increase (to 79 billion) above staff's earlier estimates. Suggested a memo to the President. OBEd. (Redo of memo Dec 16 following Laird letter to RN and HK with proposed changes, recommends HK try to convince Laird to make the program changes necessary to meet our national security needs within current approved $78.5 budget level. (chron)

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Dec 11 HK discusses DOD budget with President, Laird and Shultz. Pres. wants $500 million more in DOD budget for political reasons (for F-111s for Texas and California). But Ehrlichman has told President that Laird wants more. HK tells President that Laird "would have settled for $2 billion less, but he is taking a shot after he knows what the figure is." President says no more for air defense, except R & D. Laird says he's basically satisfied. HK tells Shultz he wants it settled amicably. (t-cs)

Dec 11 Haldeman tells HK that Pres. may go to Key Biscayne on Tuesday. "His view is if there is still a Pakistan crisis, you have to go with him. If there is no crisis, you don't have to go." HK says: "It is just the opposite. I have to be here for this crisis." (t-c)

Dec 11 Haig notes State Dept people are all out playing golf, at height of India/Pak crisis. HK says Alex Johnson asked him yesterday: "What interest does China have?" (T-c-home)

Dec 11 Release of exchange of letters between Nixon and Packard on latter's resignation. (public papers)

Dec 13 Haig asks Timmons to pass negative reply to Sen Church for NSSM 67 Brazil study. Offers briefing on aspects. (chron)

Dec 14 Staff sends to HK a report from Helms indicating ho he will implement his own role under the new intelligence reorganization plan, including delegating of day to day management of agency and staffing his new role. Staff memo says Helms plan looks okay. (M/P)

Dec 14 John Dean passes one report of JDL potential threat against Soviet installations and personnel in New York area -- directed against RN Moscow trip. Haig acknowledges and asks for any information of plans in DC area. (chron)

Dec 14 NSC conveys to Huntsman NSC agreement with appraoch advocated by Bud Krogh toward an alleged Rockefeller proposal that RN call for a "war on drugs" at the Peking and Moscow summits. Krogh feels given limited interest of these countries a massive program should not be proposed but that need for increased cooperation should be raised in lower key way and at counterpart sessions. Pres. notes "good." (chron.)

Dec 14 Listing of foreign leaders to receive varying versions of RN messages on the Summit meetings provides wrapup of Pres. priorities. (chron.)

Dec 16 Haldeman notes Rogers has not been trying to call President re cease-fire resolution in UN. HK: "Rogers said this morning he was taking personal charge. This was after India announced a ceasefire." (t-c)

Dec 16 Henry Hubbard asks why HK met with Pompidou before Azores summit. HK says he did it last time but it wasn't noticed. (telcon)

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Dec 16 Andy Marshall gives HK some thoughts on the NSCIC process and need to set up a continual review process. chron.

Dec 17 Laird, HK discuss DOD budget and how to fit in UIMs, F111, SEA sorties, all volunteer army and airborne command post. HK: "I like working with you. You make your argument and you never give trouble to the President when he makes his decisions. You are not a crybaby, and in '73 we will still be friends." (t-c)

Dec 17 HK meets at AEI with Hoover Institute types; discusses Vietnam (m-c) and other issues.

Dec 17 HK responds to Percy who, after being helpful in last troop cut battle, reminds HK of his special interest in burden-sharing. HK letter offers State briefing. (chron-12/10)

Dec 17 HK writes Bayless Manning to second David Young's nomination (by Bill Moyers) for membership on CFR. (chron)

Dec 18 HK tells Rowland Evans that he and Connally agreed on common strategy on monetary matter in early November. "Not a shred of conflict. I raised the concerns that involved me....Connally is more subtle than the press gives him credit for. I have a high opinion of him. It was desirable that someone hang tough. We steered towards the solution at the Azores and we got it." (t-c)

Dec 18 Nixon remarks announcing a monetary agreement following a meeting of Group of Ten: "....the most significant monetary in the history of the world...." (public papers)

Dec 20-21 Nixon meets with PM Heath in Bermuda (see Europe) and discuss wide range of issues. In course of meeting, Nixon gives overview of what he sees as chief problem: The Establishment has a guilt complex -- can't stand fact that Nixon is rectifying their mistakes... Discussions cover almost every issue, and takes place against backdrop of monetary agreement and Indo/Pak war. (memcons)

Dec 21 Walters note to Haig asks for any indication of a timetable re his new assignment. "Am I to remain completely blind, if so, for how long?" (Ch exch)

Dec 22 Laird says he hasn't changed his position in keeping MAP jurisdiction; but he doubts President "will side with me." HK says: "I think he is." Laird says DOD aren't campaigning on Hill to keep it even though State is campaigning to take it. HK: "They feel strongly about jurisdiction and not the program." (telcon)

Dec 23 HK protests to Rogers because R denied, in press conference, that US had legal obligation to go to war to defend Pakistan. HK says President had him tell Vorontsov, UK and Alex Johnson that JFK Aide Memoire was important basis for some of our actions. Rogers says HK is "getting to be paranoic," US has no legal commitment and it's "matter of discretion" whether we can come to Pakistan's defense: "Listen, we could always go to war if we want to." Rogers concludes: "See what newspapers say in morning." HK: "I am not worried about the newspapers." (telcon)

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Dec 23 HK complains to Haldeman that Scali is telling Rogers whenever HK sees press. Haldeman: "I will try to get strings on him." HK: "I don't want to deal with him anymore." HK says he told TIME that Haldeman was "aggressive, non-substantive and never injects his own views on substance and carries out what the President wants done. They are not going to use that because it's favorable." (telcon)

Dec 23 Eberle reports some European complaints about Kennedy's having NATO, EC and OECD jobs. (telcon)

Dec 23 HK protests to Haldeman about Rogers press conference. Rogers disavowed HK's view that India/Pak affected our relations with USSR as well as President's view that we had legal obligation to Pakistan. HK: "You are committing political suicide." He points out: "It may have been ill-advised, what I said, but I goddamn said it." He believes "the line we should be putting out is that because of their behavior we have some serious doubts about their intentions." He adds, incidentally, that he fired Welander; "he admitted it." (telcon)

Dec 29 Haig responds to Bryce Harlow endorsement of Bill Kintner suggestion of an RN award to Sen Fulbright in recognition of his contribution on educational exchanges. Harlow believes idea could result in long term benefits. Haig agrees to probe delicately into situation. chron.

Dec 29 Staff informs HK of Laird (Dec 23 letter to HK) and Zumwalt (oral to Haig) coincidental approaches to NSC urging (in response to Nat Davis cable) focus on next steps re Chile. Neither offers specific recommendations. HK signs reply to Laird letter on Jan 5, 1972 making note of fact that relevant NSC bodies are keeping continuing watch over Chile policy and that any specific proposals would be given prompt and full consideration within them. Packard letter of Dec 8 to HK "In this changing situation I recommend that we seek to apply every available means to preserve the democratic system in Chile...." and Davis cable attached. (Fty)