# Other Comments

## Over the Limit

RUNNING A PROFITABLE AIRLINE is a notoriously difficult business, but squeezing more passengers onto fewer aircraft and into smaller seats has crossed the threshold. Business travellers unite! And demand: "Give us back our leg-room." You have nothing to lose but your air miles.

-Financial Times

## Giant Leap Backward

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT in Russia lacks the financial resources to exert effective authority over the life of most of its citizens. Such political power as influences the country has passed largely into the hands of the nation's 89 governors. But the effect of the Yeltsin administration's mismanagement is that it has discredited democracy in the eyes of ordinary people—most of whom had immense expectations of it when it came to Russia eight years ago. Although its scope is much narrower, democracy's rule seems to them just as arbitrary and unpredictable as was that of the previous one-party dictatorship.

-RICHARD PIPES, *Wall Street Journal*

## Drunk With Power

PRESIDENT NIXON opened negotiations with the wine steward seconded by Kissinger. "That wine sounds interesting. What do you think, Henry?"

"I believe that '64 was a fine year, a wet season," Kissinger bluffed.

"We have a fine, rare selection," the steward said quickly. "Please let me select something for you."

A huge bottle was brought. There was a ceremonial opening. Nixon sniffed it, swished it around in his glass and invited Henry's opinion while Bob Haldeman, Ron Ziegler and I tried to keep straight faces. Our "experts," Nixon and Kissinger, proclaimed it outstanding. I had the feeling neither one knew what he was talking about.

-JOHN EHRLICHMAN,

*Witness to Power*

## Double Life

A WRITER IS, at the very least, two persons. He is the prosing man at his desk and a sort of valet who dogs him and does the living.

-V.S. PRITCHETT

## Think About It

SOME PEOPLE SAY that employers have a social responsibility to commit themselves to providing more assured employment. But would this social responsibility extend to paying workers as much as they would get without that commitment? And, if it did, would investors have a social responsibility to provide as much capital and on the same terms as they would without the

employment commitment? And would consumers have a social responsibility to buy as much product if the commitment entailed higher prices? And who would have a social responsibility to the people who did not get employed in the first place because it would have entailed too large a commitment?

-HERBERT STEIN,

American Enterprise Institute

Where I live, you can't drive for more than two minutes without passing a soccer, football or baseball field. They are no longer the exclusive purview of school grounds. Do you wonder if kids are more athletic now than when we were young? They're not. It's just that they can't play dodge ball in the street anymore because our overwhelming tax burden has sent mom to work and the kids are now in day care.

-KERRI HOUSTON,

Institute for Policy Innovation

## Link to Liberty

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY is the enemy of the totalitarian state, and blocking it becomes increasingly difficult when people with laptops will be able to tap into digital networks over a cell phone and download what they want within seconds, even in rural China. The Internet is the technology of freedom.

-DONALD LAMBRO, for the Heritage Foundation

## Solid Foundation

I THINK building my shed kept me sane while I waited for surgery.

Maybe it's a man thing, but there's something about laying one board on another, pounding the spikes in, and having the whole thing hold up. Doing that brings order from chaos. Standing with the rain beating on my plastic roof and everything bone-dry inside suggested that maybe I could make it on my own if everything went to hell around me. Shelter, I told myself—I can provide shelter. It's a start.

-HOWARD MEANS, *Washingtonian*

"Remember, the enemy of your enemy is your friend."

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Tel: (212) 753-8583 · Fax: (212) 371-6461

## Be a Student's Friend

Nick Forstmann's Christmas gift to you will brighten the life of a very deserving inner-city youngster.

The Inner-City Scholarship Fund supports 51,500 children in 119 schools operated by the Archdiocese of New York in Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island.

Over 65% of these children are from families with incomes at or below the Federal poverty level. Yet, 99% graduate from high school in four years, and 90% go on to college.

**Be a Student's Friend** is a program that makes dreams come true. The program gives economically disadvantaged children the possibility of continuing their education in our schools. Sponsors may wish to remain anonymous or they may decide to make the relationship more personal. In either case, you will receive periodic reports about **your student**.

Nick Forstmann has selected a deserving student and made a donation on your behalf.

If you would like more information about the program and the **student whose Christmas you have truly made blessed**, please contact: Amy Porter at (212) 371-6475.

HENRY A. KISSINGER

May 13, 1999

Dear Mr. Hasson:

I am extremely disappointed that a promise I made months ago to give a speech in Denver will keep me from joining you tonight to pay tribute to my good friend, Ted Forstmann. Ted is one of the most remarkable men I have ever known, and I have enormous admiration and respect for him. Ted is both a visionary and a realist, having taken it upon himself personally to improve public education in America. Through the creation of scholarships that will give low-income families a choice among schools, and by the competition for students among schools this will promote, the quality of _all_ schools will be raised.

The Children's Scholarship Fund, of which Ted is a Founder and Chairman, will this year award 40,000 four-year scholarships to children in kindergarten through eighth grade, chosen by national lottery from among 1.25-million applicants who met the financial guidelines.

For Ted, this is not merely a matter of giving money, although his generosity is extraordinary. For him it is a personal commitment. Ted's aim is to expand the opportunities available to those who might otherwise have none, by changing the entrenched politics of American public education and by bringing parents, children and schools into a partnership to give all students a quality education that will equip them to function productively in society.

Those who know Ted do not doubt that he will do it. I can think of no one who better deserves the honor of receiving the Becket Fund's Canterbury Award.

Mr. Kevin J. Hasson
President
The Becket Fund
2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006

TWENTY-SIXTH FLOOR • 350 PARK AVENUE • NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022 • (212) 759-7919

THE BECKET FUND
FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

APR 05 1999

April 3, 1999

The Hon. Henry A. Kissinger
Chairman
Kissinger Associates.
350 Park Ave., 26th Floor
New York, NY 10022

Dear Dr. Kissinger :

I'm writing to ask your help in honoring Ted Forstmann at a dinner at the Metropolitan Club in New York this May 13th.

Every year we at the Becket Fund award our Canterbury Medal to a public figure who has advanced the cause of authentic religious liberty based on human dignity. Last year's Medalist was Elie Wiesel. This year's medalist is Ted Forstmann. Ted will be taking the occasion to give a major speech on his school choice efforts. Cardinal O'Connor and Rabbi Ronald Sobel are honorary co-chairs. (In fact, the Cardinal will give Ted the Medal.) The Host Committee includes Nick Forstmann, Sir John Templeton, and Steve Forbes, among others. And tables are filling up nicely with our friends from previous years.

What we are missing is a friend of Ted's with sufficient stature to be listed as Dinner Chair on the formal invitations, perhaps to make a few phone calls to Ted's peers, and to make some welcoming remarks at the Dinner itself. In short, we are not asking for a financial contribution, but only for the use of your name and a small amount of your time in Ted's honor. Ted himself served in this capacity for our dinner last year and it was a great success.

As you may know, The Becket Fund is a bipartisan and ecumenical 501(c)(3) organization that protects the free expression of all religious traditions. Needless to say, I will be happy to answer any questions you may have and I am grateful for your consideration.

BOARD OF ADVISORS

Hon. William P. Barr
Former Attorney General
of the United States

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Harvard Law School

Hon. Orrin G. Hatch
United States Senator
(R-Utah)

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United States Representative
(R-Illinois)

Prof. Douglas Kmiec
Notre Dame Law School
Former Assistant Attorney General
Office of Legal Counsel

Jay P. Lefkowitz
Former Director of Cabinet Affairs
The White House

Prof. Michael McConnell
University of Chicago Law School

Rev. Richard John Neuhaus
President, Institute of Religion
and Public Life

His Eminence John Cardinal O'Connor
Archbishop of New York

Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Founder and Honorary Chairman,
Special Olympics International

Sargent Shriver
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
Special Olympics International

Dr. Ronald B. Sobel
Senior Rabbi, Congregation Emanu-El
of the City of New York

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FORSTMANN LITTLE & CO.

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Telephone: (212) 355-5656 Fax: (212) 759-9059

AUG 3 1 1999

September 1, 1999

Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
Kissinger Associates
350 Park Avenue
26th Floor
New York, NY 10022

Dear Henry:

As your assistant may have told you, we have just learned that Rupert Murdoch, who was to be a panelist on our Aspen Conference "Risk Taking" panel, is no longer able to make it. As you might remember, the panel consisted of Murdoch, Richard Branson of Virgin Atlantic, General Norman Schwarzkopf, Olympic Gold Medallist Picabo Street and investor Paul Tuder Jones.

I would love to get John McCain to join the panel. Obviously, it's a last minute request but I think he would be an excellent and inspirational panelist. Also, he would be the only presidential candidate at the conference as George W. Bush is unable to confirm his participation. As you can see by the attached guest list, I think it would be a very good showcase for him, and we can make sure he's introduced to all the right people.

The panel is scheduled for Friday morning, September 17th at 8:30 am. If you could ask him on our behalf, Henry, I'd be very grateful.

(c) expresses its gratitude to the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr Kofi Annan; former South African President, Mr Nelson Mandela; President Ahtisaari of Finland; Greek Foreign Minister Papandreou and the Greek Government; United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Mrs Sadako Ogata; United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mrs Mary Robinson; Russian Envoy, Mr Victor Chernomyrdin; Reverend Jesse Jackson; former United States President, Mr Jimmy Carter; former United States Secretary of State, Dr Henry Kissinger; and other members of the international community who have assisted the Australian Government on this case;

(d) believes the men's release removes a major impediment to Australia's relations with Yugoslavia and will be welcomed by the many Australians who have family ties in Serbia;

(e) expresses its continuing concern for the welfare of Pratt and Wallace's CARE colleague, Branko Jelen, who remains imprisoned; and

(f) implores the Yugoslavian Government to free Branko Jelen on humanitarian grounds.

Yours faithfully

SUE WEST

HENRY A. KISSINGER

By Facsimile

(011/61-3/9654-1301)

August 19, 1999

Dear Malcolm:

The Yugoslav Ambassador has informed me that a favorable outcome of the amnesty appeal is almost certain. However, they would prefer that there be no announcement or press story until the legal procedure is complete.

I leave it up to you on how to handle.

All the best,

Dictated by Dr. Kissinger and signed in his absence.

The Right Honorable
Malcolm Fraser
Special Envoy to Yugoslavia
ANZ Tower, 44th Floor
55 Collins Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000

THE RT HON MALCOLM FRASER

SPECIAL ENVOY TO YUGOSLAVIA

JUL 30 1999

26th July 1999

SENDER TO KEEP

LX004842355AU

Dear Dr Kissinger

You know of the two Australian humanitarian workers who are captive in Belgrade.

I have had a special appeal from their Yugoslav colleague's wife, Mrs Nadia Jelen, who has written to me asking that everything possible be done to secure the release of her husband. She has specifically asked that the enclosed letter be forwarded to you.

When there is an opportunity of making an approach on behalf of the CARE captives, I hope you will also remember that one of them is a Yugoslav national.

I would like to thank you for the efforts you have made in the past for these people. The Appeal process led to a reduction in the prison terms for all three but this of course did not resolve the matter.

Now that the Appeal process has concluded, we are using the provisions of the Yugoslav law which allow a formal Appeal for Clemency to be placed before the President. This will be done this week. There is also provision for third parties to lend support to such Appeals. We would be very grateful therefore for any support that you can give to the Appeals on behalf of Branco Jelen, Steven Pratt and Peter Wallace.

(Malcolm Fraser)

Dr Henry Kissinger
Suite 1021
1800 K Street, NW
WASHINGTON DC 20006
U.S.A.

JUL 30 1999

Mrs Nadia Jelen
CARE International (Nis)
Jovana Ristica 21
18000 Nis, YUGOSLAVIA

Fax: +(381) (18) 220 65

Dear DR HENRY KISSINGER

I am writing to you concerning my husband Branko Jelen, an employee of the humanitarian organisation CARE Australia who was recently sentenced to 6 years imprisonment in Yugoslavia along with two Australian colleagues, Steven Pratt and Peter Wallace on charges of espionage.

My husband is innocent of this charge. Branko has worked for CARE since October 1994, as the Co-ordinator of Southern Serbia including Kosovo, where he oversaw the delivery of assistance to 15,000 Serbian refugees from Croatia and Bosnia. He has worked very hard all these years to help our people, and he has never done anything to hurt our country.

He was arrested on 8 April at our own home in Nis without any explanation. For 7 days we did not know where he was or even if he was alive. He was treated very badly in jail as he was accused of being a traitor.

The trial of my husband and his colleagues was a farce held in secret to hide the truth of their innocence. In fact the Yugoslav authorities motive for falsely convicting my husband was to use them as wartime propaganda.

There are possible mitigating factors related to this issue: (1) Catholic religion; (2) Slovenian origin, his father is Slovenian; (3) Chief of CARE sector for South Serbia and Kosovo; (4) Steve Pratt has said that my husband was one of the best field workers in CARE and that he trusted him. It was made clear that they are not interested to prove the truth about this case; I'm afraid for him, for our two children (daughter Manon 11 years and son Filip 7 years) and for me.

The appeal of my husband and his colleagues against their sentence was held on 13th July. I expect his sentence as well as those of his colleagues will be upheld after which I shall apply to the President of Yugoslavia, Mr Milosevic for clemency.

The Government of Australia is lobbying the Government of Yugoslavia on behalf of my husband and his colleagues, but they have less influence over the fate of my husband than that of his colleagues. I am aware of the efforts undertaken by many eminent people on behalf of my husband and his colleagues for which I'm very grateful. But I hope that you will understand that

01 30 1999

I am very concerned about the safety of my husband and his colleagues as well as my family.

I am greatly concerned of what could happen with my husband if they release only his colleagues (because they are Australians). His life will be in danger.

Therefore I desperately need your help, assistance and influence to convince President Milosevic to grant clemency for my husband and his colleagues. I hope that your influence will result in a solution to the injustice that has occurred and that my husband will soon be reunited with me and our two children.

Please, help my husband and my family.

(Nadia Jelen)

22 July 1999

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HAKLUYT

22nd January 1997

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Sir Ronald Grierson,
61 Eaton Square.
LONDON SW1W 9BG.

As proposed when we met at dinner on Monday, I attach some information concerning Hakluyt.

The company was conceived as the first commercial intelligence gathering organisation to support British industry at the highest level in finding and securing new markets overseas. We began operating in September 1995, the previous ten months having been spent in putting together a structure which would reflect the integrity and the objectives of the company. Until he died Fitzroy was President of the Hakluyt Foundation and along with the other directors, Earl Jellicoe, Sir Brian Cubbon, Lord Laing and Sir Peter Cazalet, had been enormously helpful with advice and active assistance.

With over thirty assignments completed and a core client base from among the FTSE 100, the Hakluyt team is clearly meeting a substantial demand for its services which are, of course, confidential - as well as unattributable where this is required. Feedback from our clients has confirmed that we are able to offer a service and to add value even where the clients maintain their own presence in challenging markets.

Hakluyt operates, deliberately, with low fixed overheads enabling us to maintain a competitive fee structure and reinforcing commitment to security. Working in parallel with the core team are a growing stable of associates, employed on an *an hoc* basis, allowing us to respond quickly and flexibly at the highest levels in almost any part of the world. To date we have undertaken assignments in the Far East, China, Russia, the FSU, Africa, Turkey and India.

I hope this gives you some idea of Hakluyt and that you might be interested in hearing more. If so, I know that Christopher James (whom I believe met you some years ago at Hereford with Fitz) would be delighted to meet with you.

I much enjoyed seeing you on Monday. I spoke to Veronica today who was amazed to hear that you were still gallivanting at midnight!

Hakluyt & Company

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THE DIRECTORS

The Directors control operations and are accountable to the Hakluyt Foundation. They are based in London and are:

CHRISTOPHER JAMES OBE spent eight years in the Army, four of which were with 22 Special Air Service Regiment undertaking covert operations world-wide. In 1975 he joined the Diplomatic Service where he remained until 1995, with postings and responsibilities for India, Eastern Mediterranean, Russia and the Balkans and areas in East, West and Southern Africa.

NEIL DAVIDSON QC is at the Scots Bar specialising in commercial and administrative law. He also has experience of financial matters and the oil and gas industries. His qualifications include Masters Degrees in International Business and International Company Law and he is currently a director of the City Disputes Panel.

MICHAEL REYNOLDS read Modern and Mediaeval Languages at Cambridge and the Sorbonne and joined the Diplomatic Service in 1967. His overseas postings included Dusseldorf, Budapest, Paris, and Berlin from which he retired as Counsellor (Political) in 1995. At the FCO he covered EU issues, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Northern Ireland (on secondment to the Northern Ireland Office). He is fluent in four European languages.

JEREMY CONNELL trained in law and practised as a solicitor for four years. He subsequently entered the Diplomatic Service, rising to First Secretary level. From 1990-1995 he was responsible for development and marketing in the international law firm Lovell White Durrant. His areas of specialisation are Portugal, Spain and Latin America.

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of reliable and timely political and economic
information.

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British companies access to such information and to
provide specialised assessment of individual
opportunities.

Hakluyt operates world-wide and focuses particularly
on new and emerging markets.

The company assists clients where strategically
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discretion is paramount or where market conditions
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Hakluyt

* provides specialist advice and influence for clients, assessing in particular the decision-making process and the means of obtaining access to relevant markets

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* assesses clients' major overseas competitors, including new entrants, evaluates their objectives, strategies and local capabilities and, if required, reports on their current activities.

HAKLUYT

Hakluyt is a partnership
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with an extensive network of well-placed
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The company is governed by a
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# Code of Practice

## Objective

Hakluyt's objective is to provide expert confidential appraisals in respect of overseas markets by the use of specialist knowledge, research and personal contacts with the aim of promoting UK business interests. At its core, Hakluyt is a commercial organisation made up of outstanding, dedicated people operating with a minimum of bureaucracy to achieve the objective.

## Legality

Hakluyt's policy is to comply with all laws and regulations that apply to the company. Hakluyt's standards of business conduct rely on the high levels of mutual trust and responsibility that its members share.

## Politics

Hakluyt will not participate either directly or indirectly in party politics nor will it seek improper influence in general political matters.

## Confidentiality

Hakluyt will maintain the confidentiality of clients' instructions and information. Such information will only be made available to Hakluyt members with a legitimate need to know. No disclosure of such information will be made without the express permission of clients.

## Use of information

Hakluyt will not tolerate any improper use by its members of information concerning clients and their interests.

## Conflicts of interest

In acting for its clients, occasions may arise where a conflict emerges between the activities or interests of different clients. Hakluyt will avoid situations where a conflict of interest arises between clients, both at the stage of accepting instructions and in the course of investigations. Where a conflict of interest is perceived, instructions will not be accepted.

## Practices

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## Cooperation with third parties

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Dear Ronnie.

As agreed, I am sending you the plans for our visit to the USA at the end of May.

I am most grateful for your assistance.

JUN-02-1999 21:26

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# Visit to the USA

## Participants

### Edouard Brunner

Former Secretary of State

Former Swiss Ambassador to the USA

### David de Pury

Partner of de Pury, Pictet, Turrettini & Cie

Former Swiss Trade negotiator

Former co-Chairman of ABB

### Felix Muller

Member of the Editorial Board of the Neue Zürcher Zeitung

### Pierre Keller

Former Senior Partner of Lombard, Odier & Cie

Former Vice-President of the Committee of the International Red Cross

## Purpose

Examine how one could improve the relationship between Switzerland and the United States of America

Dates: May 22nd to May 31st, 1999

## Cities

- Washington (in principle from Saturday to Wednesday)

- New York (in principle from Wednesday evening to Monday, but we are flexible)

HENRY A. KISSINGER

November 10, 1999

Dear Paul:

I have been honored by and have accepted the personal invitation of Gerald Ford and George Bush to succeed them in the chairmanship of Eisenhower Exchange Fellowships, a highly effective international leadership organization. For 45 years EEF has identified emerging leaders of high caliber and given them in-depth exposure to the U.S. Linked in an active alumni network, these Eisenhower Fellows have made a difference in overcoming national, social, and ethnic divides, and in fostering open societies and free markets.

I was immediately impressed by EEF's work in building up an enthusiastic cadre of Eisenhower Fellows who hold top positions in their countries' major ministries and universities and in the business sector. I look forward to getting better acquainted with the Eisenhower network as a whole — 1300 leaders in 100 countries, among whom are President Suleyman Demirel of Turkey and Prime Minister Vincent Siew of Taiwan. I am aware of the Fellows' abiding enthusiasm and commitment, and the extraordinary talent and leadership represented among them, and I look forward to my own increased involvement.

As my first act as Chairman, I would like to enrich an already highly distinguished Board of Trustees with a select few corporate leaders of exceptional international stature and vision. Your time commitment need not extend beyond our annual board meeting in May.

I would be delighted if you can join me when I officially assume the chairmanship in January. Once I hear from you, I will ask EEF president Adrian Basora to be in touch with you with additional details.

Mr. Paul J. Fribourg
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
ContiGroup Companies, Inc.
277 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10172

Nathaniel J. Friedman

1423 Schuyler Road
Beverly Hills P.O., California 90210
(310) 277-2889

MAY 1 1 1999

May 5, 1999

Henry A. Kissinger, Ph.D.
c/o Kissinger & Associates
350 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10022

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

Two weeks past, it was my distinct pleasure to be among the mass of (local) humanity that turned out in force to hear your pithy comments delivered at the Los Angeles World Affairs Council dinner.

You were kind enough to pose for a photograph with many individuals, among whom your correspondent was one. Enclosed herewith is the result of the photographer's efforts, a photograph that I ask you inscribe and return in the envelope provided for that purpose.

The signed photograph will be placed in the hallway of my home, and will complete my gallery of pictures taken with a number of individuals who held places of prominence during the years 1969 to 1977.

In 1970, I was the Republican nominee for Congress in the district in which you presented your remarks. (This district, however, as I am sure you know, is 110% Democratic. I was the classic "sacrificial lamb," and though my disillusion with politics was completed by the end of the 1970 Congressional campaign, nonetheless, a few mementos from that era continue to bring back fond memories.)

Among those recalled thoughts are two trips to San Clemente, as well as a photograph taken with the President on June 16, 1970, at his desk in the Oval Office. That brings to mind a question that has bothered me for many years.

Henry A. Kissinger, Ph.D.

May 5, 1999

Page 2

Albeit the President was severely weakened by Watergate (an
overblown political scandal that was unworthy of the attention it
received), nonetheless, when our "friend," the Shah quadrupled the
price of oil in the spring of 1974, Mr. Nixon did nothing. As you
are aware, within a year, we had gone from the greatest creditor
nation on earth to the greatest debtor nation on the planet.

As late as two weeks ago, I read where it continues to cost
the oil producers not more than $2.50 a barrel to bring petroleum
to the surface. The Shah's uncontested action destroyed a way of
life that had existed in this country since the end of the Civil
War.

It is true that his detractors might well have cried
"imperialism!" had the President taken appropriate action to
counteract that act of economic aggression. That, however, would
have been so much rhetoric.

I recently finished a book entitled *Blood and Oil*, by an alleged former Iranian oil minister. Without being too specific, he, at least inferentially, confirms my belief that had Mr. Nixon acted promptly, the Shah promptly would have rolled back the prices and the OPEC cartel would not have been able to wreak the economic havoc that it so efficiently carried out thereafter.

Pardon the length of this letter. However, your graciousness
in responding to questions at the aforesaid dinner led me to
believe that you might respond to the question posed herein other
than in a perfunctory manner.

In closing, in the event that your travels again take you to
this area, my wife and I would be delighted to have you and Mrs.
Kissinger as our guests at dinner.

NJF/a
Enclosures