204. Telegram 744 from Geneva1

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744. From Johnson.

In reply press inquiries am informing them for background that agreed statement following today’s meeting should not be interpreted as representing any change in US position set forth my September 14 statement. Today’s statement merely expresses what is already public knowledge, that is there is difference of view between Wang and myself on timing discussion item two of agenda.

Shillock
  1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/9–2055. Official Use Only; Niact.