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Memorandum of Conversation, by the Secretary of State
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Memorandum of Conversation With the President
item 1. north atlantic pact
I went over with the President the alternative drafts of Article 5. He believed that we should propose to the Committee Draft 1–A, that is the one referring to “including the use of armed force”. If it was absolutely necessary after a stout fight he thought Draft D might be possible. The President will talk to Senator Connally over the telephone and, if possible, ask him to come to the Blair House this evening. The purpose of this talk will be to impress upon Senator Connally that I am speaking for the President with his full knowledge and support.