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The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in France (Wallace)
1684. B–168. Regret delay in replying definitely to Embassy’s 1976, December 3, your B–338. It is becoming increasingly objectionable and difficult for this Government to be represented on various commissions for which we receive invitations and it is not considered advisable for you to attend the Brussels meeting. I realize fully the advantages of attending the conference, but the objections to our participation are increased by the communiqué issued by the French and British Governments to the effect that the conference is being held under agreements entered into by these Governments.