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MR. ZIEGLER: No, as of this evening there is no joint statement or communique planned. I think Dr. Kissinger outlined the reasons why as he explained the purpose of this particular meeting.

Q How about the President's plans this evening, does he have any?

MR. ZIEGLER: The President got back to the Ambassador's residence about 10:00 and plans to prepare this evening for the talks tomorrow. He has no plans for any further meetings this evening.

Q Can you give us any physical description of the quarters at the Embassy, what is it like where he is staying, the inside, in other words.

MR. ZIEGLER: Why don't we take a look at that tomorrow when we go by. Incidentally, I will arrange for a car for the wires to go in and we will swing by there tomorrow.

Q Is the President planning to hold a news conference next week as one published report said this morning?

MR. ZIEGLER: I saw that report but nothing has been decided at this time.

Q No plans for a news conference?

MR. ZIEGLER: No, there is nothing set. He has not decided on that. We will probably talk about that after these meetings are completed but, as of this moment, there has been nothing said.

That is all we have tonight. Thank you.

THE PRESS: Thank you.

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