740.00119 Council/6–748: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Embassy in France

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1975. Please convey to Bidault following personal message from me: “My Government has now decided to give definitive approval to London agreements on Germany. Although U.S. Delegation was called upon to make numerous concessions, I feel agreements finally reached constitute a noteworthy step in advancing interests of all three countries, particularly in insuring that Germany cannot again become a threat to any of us. Unity of purpose and action shown at London by the three Governments and Benelux also marks a further important step in our efforts to enhance our joint security against any aggressor.”

Bidault may use foregoing any way he sees fit short of publication.

Marshall