CABLE TO THE WHITE HOUSE, HENRY A. KISSINGER FROM AMBASSADOR BUNKER, SAIGON 249

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: Library of Congress
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): LOC-HAK-5-4-7-4
• Release Decision: RIFLIM
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: January 11, 2017
• Document Release Date: May 26, 2010
• Sequence Number: 7
• Publication Date: April 27, 1970
• Content Type: CABLE

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BY WIRE (BACK CHANNEL VIA GAS)
SEA
May 1, 1970
Refs: (a) Saigon 249
(b) Saigon 319
State Dept.
review completed
ON-FILE NSC RELEASE INSTRUCTIONS
APPLY
TO: Ambassador Bunker
FROM: Henry A. RUssinger
Apologize for delay in responding to reference (a). We were,
of course,, reluctant he to corm your tra "' plans pending outcome
of recent Preside-uttal decisions- You will be receiving confirmatory
message tlir
*Is of your visit together with necessary
transportation a:rraugerneuts. which are consistent with plan outlined
in paragraph - , reference (b).
I have passed to the President your cos nts on his speech
and You sbwuld know he is deeply grateful for your unwavering and
consistent support throughe this difficult period.
Concerning paragraph 3, of reference (b), we have taken measures
here to insure that Thies es sensitivity regarding arms shipments are
carefully taken into account.
I also am most grateful for your thoughtful and sage counsel
during recent days,, especially for the prompt aud responsive
message you and General Abrams prepared during the early morning
hours of April 29.
I look forward to seeing you ne week. lest regards.
RAK:AMH:1ds:5/ 1 /70
MORI/CDF
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