Foreign Relations of the United States, 1964–1968, Volume XXIII, Congo, 1960–1968

532. Extract From Minutes of the 303 Committee¹

Washington, August 7, 1967.

An excerpt from the Minutes of the 303 Committee meeting held Monday, 7 August 1967, is set forth below for your information.

“Congo—Mr. Hughes circulated a memorandum from Ambassador Palmer to Mr. Hughes dealing with one more extension of CIA support [less than 1 line not declassified]. This memorandum is attached as a part of the record.² The committee saw no other solution other than to approve this request. It was recognized that frustration is an endemic disease for any representatives of the USG in Kinshasa. It was hoped that this would be the last hurrah in a long musical comedy—one with a potential tragic finale.

1. Source: Central Intelligence Agency Files, Job 82–00450R, DDO/AF, AF/DIV Historical Files, Box 6, 40 Committee, Congo (K) 1965-. Secret; Eyes Only. The original was forwarded from the CS/Special Group Office to the Chief of the Africa Division.
2. Attached but not printed.