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talked about the Soviet proposal. That would not be in anyone's interest. We don't know your position but we would oppose it.

Ambassador Kosciusko-Morizet: It shouldn't be in any larger forum than the Security Council. It might be possible to avoid the Security Council, but certainly it shouldn't be a larger conference. We could oppose it on that basis.

Secretary Kissinger: That is a good idea -- so long as we stick together in the Security Council.

Ambassador Kosciusko-Morizet: I have much experience with the UN.

President Ford: Henry and I discussed today: On the subject of the discussions initiated last fall, we would like to have them resumed if Giscard is interested.



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