186. Notes on Telephone Conversation between Rusk and Kaysen, June 91
Sec. said text on page 10 is different from the quoted section in the telegram (draft of President’s American University speech). K. said he noticed and can change it to make it conform exactly. Sec. said the language that went to Moscow leaves wide open these three might be doing it personally. K. thinks it better to send text to Kohler and use “representatives re high level discussions.” Sec. said OK. Sec. said on matter re who does it—Harriman will be back in the morning, however, one or two of Sec’s colleagues question whether Harriman is the one to do it especially in view of follow-up and we don’t want to get ourselves pinned to a name at the moment. K. said Pres. was very eager to say somebody yet it is clear from text that they have come off from a name. The only problem might be in seeking Russian agreement we may be pressed for a name. Sec. said he doubts they will stick on that. Sec. said in sending message to Kohler remind him that no flat and final commitment can yet be made on name.
- Comments on draft of President’s speech at American University. No classification marking. 1 p. Department of State, Rusk Files: Lot 72 D 192, Telephone Conversations.↩