811.503135/3–3049: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Argentina
224. Dept approves discussions along gen lines points listed urtel 297 Mar 29 and last para 303 Mar 30.1 Dept concerned however lest Arg Govt regard correction of conditions as quid pro quo for specific [Page 495] asst on part US Govt. Latter wld be extremely unfortunate since US position continues to be that Arg has it within own power to alleviate basic econ distress and that US Govt loan not necessary. No plan contemplated here for direct econ asst to Arg by US Govt.
In all discussion Bramuglia Perón emphasize points recommended by you represent US view of means by which Arg can improve own economic situation and relations US and are not conditions for specific US Govt assistance.2
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The paragraph in question read as follows:
“My protests have strengthened President’s resistance this [anti-U.S.] group and support of Bramuglia and we should keep up pressure. Expect see Bramuglia again soon and unless instructed contrary will continue impress on him and President seriousness situation and necessity Argentina taking steps before we can do anything constructive.” (811.503135/3-3049)
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In telegram 310, April 1, from Buenos Aires, Mr. Ray reported:
↩“… I have strongly emphasized to both Perón and Bramuglia I have no authority whatsoever make any commitment and they must not take any of my statements of conditions even as intimation that direct US Government assistance will be forthcoming. Will continue discussions as opportunity offers but always bearing in mind Deptel 224, March 31 and limitation my authority.” (811.503135/4–149)