244. Telegram 798 to Geneva1
798. For Johnson. Deptel 790.
Statement based on Defense draft about which Department still has some reservations. Statement will require further consideration and conferences with Defense and draft sent you should not repeat not be used. You should propose QUOTE Accounting for U.S. Personnel UNQUOTE as one of subjects for listing Agenda Item 2 leaving until later meeting more precise formulation regarding which we will further advise you. You may concede lower priority on agenda for this topic in your discretion. Request your comments on statement.
- Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/9–2755. Secret, Niact, Limit Distribution. Repeated to USUN as telegram Tedul 7. Drafted by McConaughy based on telephone conversation with Phleger and on telegram Dulte 3 (Document 240).↩