Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume E–3, Documents on Global Issues, 1973–1976

257. Telegram 45319 From the Department of State to All Posts¹ ²

Washington, February 25, 1976, 1627Z

[Document not declassified in time for publication]

1. Source: National Archives, RG 59, Central Foreign Policy Files, 045319. Unclassified; Priority. Drafted by Palmer; cleared in AID/PPC, AID/GC, S/P, PM, EA, AF, NEA, EUR, ARA, T, L/HR, D/HA, H, L/PM, PM/SAS, EB/IFD/ODF, IO/UNP, and L; and approved by Ingersoll. Repeated for information to Geneva USUN, SECDEF, USCINCEUR, CINCLANT, USCINCSO, CINCPAC.
2. The telegram informed posts of the importance placed on country human rights reports and issued additional instructions concerning submission of 1976 reports.