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  • ,;,..4'3 I I. WALT ROSTOW: In the course of discussions with the Soviets on missile talks, the question of the Middle East and Vietnam was raised. With the Czech crisis, the environment for a Summit with the Soviets diminished. The President raised
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  • of North Vietnam. could contribute to a breakthrough in the situation and produce prospects for a peaceful s ettlem.ent. After a further series of exchanges, I communicated the following to the Soviet leaders on September 15: "Setting all political
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  • . We have two teams in North Vietnam of 20 men. It will take 24 hours. 2. I have to get a reconnaissance program. 3. We must position forces in the DMZ. 4. We must get the rules of engagement. 5. We must set guidelines for reprisals. I need
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  • . We need to tell Kosygin that most of North Vietnam's territory and population is free from bombing while none of South Vietnam is free of attacks. We need to know what they specifically will do if we stop bombing. The President: What do you
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  • Republic of Vietnam should assure us. The President: other one. Let them wait. Under Secretary Katzenbach: MHTING r~OTES COPYRIGHTED Publicatio11 Requiras Permission of Copyright Holder--~ W. Thow Jet-lnson Let's see what Vance gets out
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  • The President: What effect would a complete bombing halt have? - . . General Wheeler: Ifi:'·would permit 30% more troops and supplies to reach South Vietnam. Secretary Rusk: It would add 50% to what is getting through now. The President: Let's say that. I would
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  • Secretary Rusk: I told Cy and Averill to expect the President to be in­ volved with these decisions. General Johnson: Who would substitute for General Goodpaster when he is due to report to Vietnam. The President: background. Maxwell Taylor has a lot
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  • permitted for bombing. Sullivan makes a strong case for some enlargement, beyond the area agreed last week, to assist hard­ pre s sed Laos. Defense and State tend to agree. 7. Censorship in South Vietnam. (Sec. Clifford) (Tab D) As attached indicated
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