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The Deputy United States Representative at the United Nations (Wadsworth) to the Department of State
165. Reference Turkish candidacy for Security Council—reference Ankara’s 256, September 7, and Department telegram 231, September 1.
Sarper (Turk) called this afternoon and inquired as to latest belief United States General Assembly delegate regarding Turkey’s chances for Security Council election. I replied that outlook was still somewhat confused, but that at present writing we could not guarantee unqualified success. Sarper reiterated Turkish position of unwillingness to become candidate unless reasonably sure of election. He is communicating with his government today and will call me later in the week for current report.
Sarper would personally appreciate chairmanship Committee One in the event Security Council seat impossible, but emphasized that Security Council seat was comparably far more important, both to him and his government if it could be achieved.