99. Telegram From the Mission to the United Nations to the Department of State0
2848. Cuban item. Sosa Rodriguez (Venezuela) informed Yost late today Amadeo LA group had held long session on US suggested revisions (USUN 2847) to LA group revised res (USUN 2845).1 He reported our desire retain original language of first operative para accepted by group. Our additional preambulary para (third in text given below) provoked extensive discussion. Group reached tentative accord on dropping following words in para: “Causes of” and “acted on”. Several dels indicated they wished consult their govts on draft and are doing so [Page 223] tonight. Amadeo (Argentina) later told us he was pessimistic about groupʼs reactions.
Res with modification listed above would read:
“The General Assembly
Having heard the statements made by the Minister of State of Cuba, by the Rep of the US of America and by other representatives;
Deeply concerned by the situation pointed out in the above-mentioned statements, which threatens the peace and security in the Western hemisphere;
Noting that the present tensions in the Western hemisphere were considered at the seventh meeting of consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the American Republics;
Taking into consideration the communication addressed by the SYG of the OAS to the SYG of the UN, dated Nov 7, 1960;
Considering that the member states of the UN are bound to find a solution to their controversies by negotiation and other peaceful means in order that international peace and security and justice would not be endangered;
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- Urges the member states who integrate the OAS to provide all the assistance necessary to reach a solution conforming with the principles and precepts of the Charter of the UN and the Charter of the OAS;
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- Urges all the states members to refrain from any action that could aggravate the existent tensions.”
USUN considers foregoing draft covers basic points US position and is best res that can be obtained. Unless Dept feels otherwise, plan tell LAs tomorrow we agreeable to their introducing this text and to urge them do so promptly.
Sosa Rodriguez indicated he did not believe Cuba would speak before Mon, April 17.