Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume E–2, Documents on Arms Control and Nonproliferation, 1969–1972

163. Notes of Telephone Conversation Between the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) and the British Ambassador (Tomkins)¹ ²

Washington, November 24, 1969, 7:55 p.m.

K wanted to tell T now, on a personal basis that we are going to make an announcement tomorrow about our policy with regard to biological and chemical warfare. K said we are going to endorse the principles of the United Kingdom draft convention. And we will offer to work out specific provisions with you. T asked if we would announce the last part. K said yes. K asked that T make sure the Prime Minister knows; K asked that he handle it on a personal basis between the President and the Prime Minister. T said he would and that he was most grateful to K.

1. Source: Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box 361, Telephone Conversations, Chronological File, 18–28 November 1969. No classification marking.
2. Kissinger informed Tomkins about the decision to be announced the next day concerning chemical and biological weapons.