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The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Saudi Arabia 1
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197. US GADel reports belief SA voting Byelorussia over Greece SC elections. Next elections to resolve deadlock scheduled for next week. Dept requests that unless you perceive objection your approach SAG along fol lines: US aware interest SA in this important issue and hopes SA now in position give support Grk candidacy SC. US believes SAG shares view that Greece election will bring to SC nation which has demonstrated deep interest in maintenance peace and security in Europe, ME and Far East through its actions during past several years in opposition Soviet inspired aggression directed at Free World.
- Repeated for information to Paris as Gadel 470↩