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Folder, "December 17, 1968 - 1:27 p.m. Tuesday Luncheon," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

Rusk: Do we want to warn Hanoi on the consequences of an attack on Saigon? 'l'he President: Yes, we ought to tell them to give these talks a chance to succeed. After we've stopped the bombing all this time and they hit Saigon, what kind

Folder, "[April 28, 1965 - 7:30 p.m. Meeting with Congressional Leaders on Dominican Republic]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

checking showed there were as many as 3,800 Americans in the Dominican Republic. A memo of the correct figures is attached. This information was not available at the time Secretary Rusk spoke. Buzz -- -· D E ~ I. /.~~·::-· 1FTED ·~ Autlirirify __ t

Folder, "[January 11, 1966 - 1:05 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors on David Bell's Return]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

side understands the problem. Col. Sam Wilson also good. Plans to concentrate in 4 limited priority areas. If they accomplish this, they will have affected I /20 or 1 /10 of rural population but it will be first time this has happened. Key question

Folder, "May 25, 1968 - 1:54 p.m. President's meeting with Foreign Policy Advisers," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

in uninhabited area of Cambodia used for North Vietnam retreat.) Secretary Rusk: I need time to think about it -- especially B-52s. General Wheeler: I don't need a decision for several days. to have it Monday or Tuesday. I would like Secretary Clifford: I see

Folder, "October 14, 1968 - Foreign Policy Advisory Group meeting," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

bombing, to see if the talks in fact become serious. If they attack across the DMZ or attack the cities, then we could resume at any time according to the conditions we have put to them. On the other hand, Secretary Rusk pointed out there would be costs

Folder, "[October 1967 Meetings with Correspondents]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

CARROLL, LONDON SUNDAY TIMES October 5, 1967 Mr. Carroll: I have been here eight days, and the thing that has struck me is the popularity charts showing the trends in public support of the President and his policies. At what point do you decide

Folder, "[Briefing Papers for Congressional Leadership Meeting, August 23, 1968]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

DURATIOtl OF COlYJBAT . ON THE ORDEfl OF FIVE TIMES WHAT :iE NOW HA S~·. IF HE SHOULD DEVELOP THIS, IT WOULD, IN. MY JUOG."1ENT9 MAKE OnR POSITIONS ·IN NORTHERN QUANG TRI CTO INCLUDE DONG HA AND THE CUA VIET> UNTENA!LE. I CAm10t AGREE TO PLACE OUR FORCES

Folder, "[September 6, 1967 - 11:09 a.m. Meeting with Vietnam Election Observers]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

should go to Vietnam. Lucey also paid tribute to the "fine type of military men." He said they were just magnificent and it is just terrible that these men are called murderers. "This isn't the time to lie about the United States." - 3 Rabbi P. Rudin

Folder, "[Briefing Papers for] September 25, 1968 National Security Council Meeting," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

African sen sitivities over outside intervention in the Nigerian civil war. This will not be a historic General Assembly. The time is clearly not right for major ne\v proposals for international cooperation. In the fields of international economic

Folder, "[Briefing Papers for National Security Council Meeting, September 15, 1966]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

to a non-mandatory apportion..~ent for peacekeeping costs above the one-third limit governing. our mandatory assessment; (b) keeping adequate • . air trans port units available at all times for U"N airlift; and (c) proposing a U.S. program to train units

Folder, "[December 21, 1967 - Meeting with Australian Cabinet]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

and that country were being ta.ken to people's hearts. Moreover, he took !lrm position• on the great is&uee of hls time. Be in no doubt whatsoever: the new governr,"lent wlll carry forward the pollclea that Harold Hold had lnltlated. through to the end

Folder, "[October 24, 1967 - Meeting with Abba Eban and Others]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

peace. He said there is evidence of movement among the Arabs toward some sort of settlement. While hotheads might think of war, war has been tried three times without success, he said, so it is the Israeli position to try for peace. He said

Folder, "[October 31, 1967 - 5:35 p.m. Meeting with Congressional Democratic Leaders]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

changes such as giving more authority to local elected officials. 11 The President said that he learned a long time ago that a project is worthless unless a city or a community shows some interest and financial participation. The President said he did

Folder, "[March 5, 1968 - President's Leadership Breakfast]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

nobody on the Committee would help him except Long. 5. Health Legislation. The President suggested that Senator Long have hearings on drug prices. Long said he agreed, "That you pay about 100 times the cost of manufacture. 11 6. Government

Folder, "[July 25, 1968 - 11:45 a.m. Meeting with Finance Minister Strauss]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

but to lower veterans' and welfare benefits at the same time. The President remarked that there may be fields in which the Americans are the equal of the Germans and there may be fields where the Americans were better than the Germans, but the fiscal

Folder, "[November 19, 1968 - Meeting with Advisors]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

to up-value, otherwise the pound is in trouble . The questions is whether I should tell Kiesinger this is the most serious situation in some time. Walt Rostow: Right now this is premature. The President: What is our offensive strategy? recommend

Folder, "[November-December 1967 Meetings with Correspondents]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

a comfortable time when I was a child. I remember sitting on the porch and listening to my father giving political counsel to the neighbors. In 1922 he went bust on cotton. He lost $100, 000 in 3 or 4 years. He died making $150 a month as a bus inspector

Folder, "[Briefing Papers for National Security Council Meeting, October 15, 1966]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

of these deliberations and t.1.e successive steps ·;j::ic:-, are to follow until t.here is installed in Saigon some time next y .~a;c a qov~!' :-r:!r:r~. of the people fashioned according to the framework of tlle constirutior, ':'DW :: e::.:--.; drafted.. 4

Folder, "May 6, 1968 - 1:20 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

kept one word of it. under no illusions. So I'm They're arriving in Paris with a force of 43, They have asked for a villa. This indicates they are ready for phase I and phase II. They seem to be dug in for a period of time. Secretary Rusk: Move

Folder, "August 10, 1967 - 1:25 p.m. Luncheon meeting with business leaders," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

up or down by October. Uncertainty is the worst thing of all for business. We have a close time table. The last of the public witnesses will be on August 18, and around Labor Day or after the recess. they will decide when to vote it out. I have

Folder, "[September 15, 1967 - 7:27 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

to a series the first time. We should not have an adversary approach to the report like on "Meet the Press" •. " At this point Jones departed the meeting again to get a letter the President was to send to Congressman Joe Karth. -· The President read from

Folder, "[March 22, 1968 - Luncheon Meeting with Advisors]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

sa)d it might have some effect on doves and some effect in Europe, bu.t would not succeed and would cause them problems. Secretary Rusk said a critical time for a peace offensive is later after the winter fighting has subsided. He said that if we do

Folder, "[April 4, 1968 - 3:50 p.m. Meeting with U Thant]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

planned for some time. I may have an occasion to talk to Mai Van Bo. If not tomorrow, maybe Saturday. The President said, I have enjoyed all you say and agree with it. Your evaluation and as se sment is reasonable. I appreciate the constructive attitude

Folder, "[Briefing Papers for National Security Council Meeting, August 9, 1967]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

of 100-250, 000 tons .. b. We plan to deal with this problem in November, when we have better estimates of the size of the US harvest, PL-480 availabilities, Vietnam's rice needs and the GVN foreign exchange position. At that time we will propose to you

Folder, "[February 28, 1968 - 5:30 p.m. Meeting on Copper Strike]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

for the people in the state. Governor Rampton said that he felt that the time for invoking Taft Hartley was near, and that the Governors would like the President to call in the parties and tell them that this strike must be settled by the first of next week

Folder, "[April 2, 1968 - 8:42 a.m. Congressional Leadership Breakfast]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

Long said, when you get in those Williams traps, it's hell to get out. Hale Boggs said we could go to the conference and do what Russell wants. Boggs asked, don't you have time in the Senate to get a bill like you want it? Senator Mike Mansfield replied

Folder, "[Briefing Papers for Tuesday Luncheon, June 11, 1968]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

• AN INSURNOUt\'TAUl.E ' 'l 0 .us, AND \:JI! ARE PR\!PARED, IN FACT' TO CEAi)i!' . r;o:':'\f\RDMt:lvT AT THE APPROPRIAT~: TIME AND CIRCUMSTANCE. /\CCORDlNGl..Y, l HOPE THAT·Wl-: MAY.PROC~f:D F'ORTH~JITH TO DISCUSS R~Ltl TED MATTERS''. . • · · Hr,i\f\ I

Folder, "[July 1968 Meetings with Correspondents]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

to Mr. Meyer.) Mr. Meyer: In Latin America there is a great interest in University teaching. Are you going to teach? The President: Not as a full-time faculty member. I don't want to be tied to a class every morning at 8:00-a. m. I will make periodic

Folder, "[January 27, 1966 - 8:20 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors on Resumption of Bombing]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

· • Goldberg and Sisco are hoping for holding off. more comfortable with some more time. President: Bundy: peace. Harriman would "be What is the logic of Goldberg's position of three weeks more? H-e says no da.mage militarily. Makes no claim that we would

Folder, "[January 28, 1966 - 1:20 p.m. Meeting with Foreign Policy Advisors on Resumption of Bombing]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

. At some appropriate time, we should resume carefully controlled bombing. Wheeler: We should resume. Reasons about the same as McNamara - although I would place greater \veight on the part bombing would reduce supplies. Campaign against North should

Folder, "[Briefing Papers for National Security Council Meeting, May 24, 1967]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

a good working relationship in all capitals. Now Nasser has all but forced us to choose sides. As your message to him said, we don't want to give up entirely our effort to build some kind of relationship with him. But the time may already have come when

Folder, "[Briefing Papers for Tuesday Luncheon, February 6, 1968]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

BY ARAB LEADERS WITH RIGHT MOTIVES AND SYMPATHETH IC.. I • POLICIES IN MIDDLE EAST. USG IS JUDGED TO BE BOTH UNWILLING AND UNABLE TO CONTROL ISRAEL. THUS, MODERATE JORDANIA~S AGREE WITH KING HUSSEIN THAT TIME HAS COME TO "STAY A STEP AHEAD OF SITUATION

Folder, "[November 20, 1967 - Meeting with Bipartisan Leadership on Devaluation of Pound]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 2 (Item)

as a result of Suez, depression in their export markets, the dock strike, and rising interest rates in the U.S. Senator Russ ·ll -- Said he had been apprehensive for some time. had never been opposed to a tax increase. He himself The P resident -- Asked

Folder, "[Briefing Papers for National Security Council Meeting, January 25, 1967]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 1 (Item)

to achieve our aims •. -view Intere3ts and Objectives the o~ UK 1.3. The basic :i.:; sue between the British Government and the Rhodesian r ~ gi~e has been the timing of independence in relacion to majority rule& The British have been willing