115. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in the Dominican Republic 1
164. For Bunker and Bennett. We have been closely following negotiations and development of political situation in Dominican Republic. We have also been continually assessing attitude of public and government officials and other American Republics as well as public opinion in the United States. It is becoming more apparent than ever that we must move quickly to a definitive solution in the Dominican Republic before the situation deteriorates beyond repair.
Our assessment overall situation (Dominican Republic, hemisphere, world) is that it is reaching boiling point much the same as you encountered in Dominican Republic in middle of June when OAS Committee felt compelled make its proposal on June 18 before you had opportunity fully review it in Washington.
When you departed Washington after reporting MFM 2 you thought solution could be obtained in approximately two weeks. Request your current assessment.3
- Source: National Archives and Records Administration, RG 59, Central Files 1964–66, POL 15 DOM REP. Secret; Immediate; Exdis. Drafted and approved by Sayre on July 31.↩
- Bunker departed the Dominican Republic for Washington the morning of July 16 for consultations at the White House and to report to the OAS. No record of Bunkerʼs meeting at the White House has been found. Bunker returned to the Dominican Republic on Monday, July 19.↩
- See Document 117.↩