STATEMENT BY
HENRY A KISSINGER

Henry A. Kissinger said today that even though thirteen members of his family had died in Nazi Concentration camps, "nothing would be served" by President Reagan cancelling his visit to the West German military cemetery at Bitburg where 49 SS troupes are buried.

In a telephone interview from New York, the former Secretary of State said that if the visit to Bitburg scheduled for Sunday was scraped, "it would do enormous damage to our foreign policy."

"It would prove no particular point." he said. With President Reagan leaving tonight for Bonn, Mr. Kissinger said, "I believe the debate on this issue should stop."

"Everybody has made his point, and the President should be permitted to carry out the act of reconciliation that was a valid purpose for the trip to begin with." he said.

Mr. Kissinger said, "It is a pity that a place was chosen for a symbolic act of reconciliation that has the symbolic connotation of the SS."

"I can understand the concern of the critics," he said. "On the other hand, in fairness, one can point out that the President's record on the issue of the holocaust victims is impeccable. His intentions are decent and honorable. In a way everyone is right on this issue. I understand the concern of the critics, but at this point, nothing is served by cancelling the visit. It would do enormous damage to our foreign policy."

He said that given the fact that "13 members of my family died in concentration camps," he found "the SS aspect of the visit repugnant."

Mr. Kissinger, a native of the Bavarian city of Fuerth, emigrated to the US in 1938 with his parents and brother.

For the visit to be cancelled, Mr. Kissinger said "it would do more damage than good."

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"What would it prove?" Everybody has made the point and the President is not going to honor the SS. The President is going to a graveyard. He wants to go beyond the carnage. I'm thinking now about the President's intentions. Given his record, he deserves understanding of this issue."

"As to the question of reconciliation, the Germans cannot ask us to forget what happened, but Germans can ask that now that they are allies, this generation not be asked to bear the guilt as moral outcasts because of their fathers."

Mr. Kissinger had advised the President to stay with his schedule as had former President Nixon, White House aides said.

MAY.09 '85 17:23 KISSINGER ASSOCIATES N.Y.

MAY.09 '85 17:27 KISSINGER ASSOCIATES N.Y.

"What would it prove?" Everybody has made the point and the President is not going to honor the 65. The President is going to a graveyard. He wants to go beyond the carnage. I'm thinking now about the President's intentions. Given his record, he deserves understanding of this issue."

April 30, 1985

STATEMENT BY
HENRY A. KISSINGER

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CHOICE TASTY \"ANY SIZE PKG.\" LEAN GROUND SIRLOIN</td><td>lb.</td><td>1.69</td></tr><tr><td>FRESH NATURE VEAL SNOW-WHITE \"WITH POCKET FOR STUFFING\" BREAST OF VEAL</td><td>lb.</td><td>99¢</td></tr><tr><td>FRESH NATURE VEAL SNOW-WHITE LEAN TENDER FOR STEW OR PEPPERS BONELESS VEAL</td><td>lb.</td><td>2.19</td></tr></tbody></table>", "THE FISH MARKET IN A SUPER MARKET", "<table><tbody><tr><td>GENUINE LIVE UNDER 1\" LB. SIZE MAINE LOBSTERS</td><td>lb.</td><td>3.99</td></tr><tr><td>FRESHLY CUT FILLET OF SCROD</td><td>lb.</td><td>2.29</td></tr><tr><td>FRESHLY CUT FILLET OF SILVER SNAPPER</td><td>lb.</td><td>2.99</td></tr><tr><td>FRESHLY CUT FILLET OF SEATROUT</td><td>lb.</td><td>2.59</td></tr><tr><td>FRESHLY CUT FILLET OF LEMON SOLE</td><td>lb.</td><td>3.49</td></tr><tr><td>FRESHLY CUT LARGE FILLET OF TURBOT</td><td>lb.</td><td>3.99</td></tr><tr><td>FRESHLY CUT MAKO STEAK</td><td>lb.</td><td>2.99</td></tr><tr><td>FRESHLY CUT SEATROUT STEAK</td><td>lb.</td><td>1.69</td></tr><tr><td>FRESHLY CUT TUNA STEAK</td><td>lb.</td><td>3.99</td></tr><tr><td>FRESHLY CUT SWORDFISH STEAK</td><td>lb.</td><td>6.99</td></tr><tr><td>FRESH JUMBO SOFTSHELL CRABS</td><td>each</td><td>1.79</td></tr><tr><td>FANCY SELECT 31-35 COUNT LARGE SHRIMP</td><td>lb.</td><td>6.99</td></tr><tr><td>FRESH WHOLE UNDRESSED PORGIES</td><td>lb.</td><td>1.59</td></tr></tbody></table>", "DELI", "<table><tbody><tr><td>IMPORTED \"FRESHLY SLICED TO ORDER\" KRAKUS POLISH HAM</td><td>lb.</td><td>2.99</td></tr><tr><td>MORTADELLA PROSCIUTTIN HAM CAPICOLA PEPPERONI CHUNKS</td><td>lb.</td><td>2.99</td></tr><tr><td>ITALIAN COLD CUTS</td><td>lb.</td><td>2.99</td></tr><tr><td>\"FRESHLY SLICED TO ORDER\" WEAVER'S ALL WHITE MEAT CHICKEN ROLL</td><td>lb.</td><td>1.99</td></tr><tr><td>SALAD OF THE WEEK ANTIPASTO SALAD</td><td>½ lb.</td><td>1.99</td></tr></tbody></table>", "GIN", "<table><tbody><tr><td>SEAGRAM'S 80° 1.75 LITER</td><td>WAS</td><td>NOW 13.95</td></tr><tr><td>TANQUERAY 94° 1.75 LITER</td><td></td><td>17.99</td></tr><tr><td>CALVERT'S 80° 1.75 LITER</td><td></td><td>9.99</td></tr></tbody></table>", "WHISKEY", "<table><tbody><tr><td>SEAGRAM'S 7 80° 1.75 LITER</td><td>WAS</td><td>NOW 15.25</td></tr><tr><td>EARLY TIMES 80° 1.75 LITER</td><td></td><td>11.99</td></tr><tr><td>WINDSOR CANADIEN 80° 1.75 LITER</td><td></td><td>11.99</td></tr></tbody></table>", "EFFECTIVE 2 DAYS ONLY\nWED., MAY 22 & THURS., MAY 23", "BONGIORNO FAMOUS EGGSTRAVAGANZA\nSTRICTLY FRESH, DELIVERED DAILY", "<table><tbody><tr><td>JUMBO EGGS</td><td>1 doz.</td><td>79¢</td></tr><tr><td>PLAIN, LEMON, LIME OR ORANGE PERRIER MINERAL WATER</td><td>23 oz.</td><td>59¢</td></tr><tr><td>GIANT LOAF WONDER BREAD</td><td>22 oz.</td><td>79¢</td></tr></tbody></table>", "SAVE $1.00 8 PACK OF 7 OZ. 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