members of this committee until the World Cup is awarded to the
United States. It is essential, however, for me to let the world
soccer governing body, Federation Internationale de Football
Association (FIFA) know, on a confidential basis, that the
business leaders of this nation and key national dignitaries are
behind our efforts to stage this event successfully. The President
has already committed his support for this and I enclose a copy
of his letter. Passage of a Congressional resolution supporting
our efforts is expected within the next week.

Obviously, I believe this event has great international political,
as well as economic benefits, and I hope you and ten to fifteen
other business and civic leaders will join me on this committee.
Due to my absence on an overseas trip until April 20, other members
of the committee will call you in the next few days to speak fur-
ther with you on this matter.

Sincerely,

Henry A. Kissinger