File scanned from the National Security Adviser's Memoranda of Conversation Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
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MEMORANDUM OF CONVERSATION
- PARTICIPANTS:
- President Ford
Mrs. Margaret Thatcher, M.P., Leader of the Conservative Party
Sir Peter Ramsbotham, British Ambassador to the United States
Lt. General Brent Scowcroft, Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs - DATE AND TIME:
- Thursday, September 18, 1975
11:00 - 11:30 a. m. - PLACE:
- The Oval Office
The White House
[The press was admitted. There was small talk about the press and about Mrs. Thatcher being the first woman party leader in the West. The press was then ushered out.]
The President: We have our share of problems here, as do you and the rest of the Western countries. We think it is essential to reiterate and demonstrate our willingness to work with the West Europeans. I think Brussels and Helsinki indicated that desire.
Thatcher: We think that is vital. We also have common problems -- such as what to do with a world in recession and inflation.
The President: I know you are concerned about us. We are making headway in corning out of the recession. I know you have unique problems.
Thatcher: We do. We have lost 18 months. The recession is slowing down. We politicians don't seem to be able to warn people beforehand in a way they will believe.
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