134. Editorial Note
On October 21, 1977, President Jimmy Carter sent Egyptian President Anwar al-Sadat a handwritten and hand-delivered letter. Carter wrote, “When we met privately in the White House, I was deeply im[Page 713]pressed and grateful for your promise to me that, at a crucial moment, I could count on your support when obstacles arose in our common search for peace in the Middle East. We have reached such a moment, and I need your help.” Carter continued that “Secretary Vance has provided clarifications to many of your questions regarding the procedures outlined in the United States working paper. There is adequate flexibility in the language to accommodate your concerns.” Carter concluded that the “time has now come to move forward, and your early public endorsement of our approach is extremely important—perhaps vital—in advancing all parties to Geneva.” He identified his letter as “a personal appeal for your support.” A photocopy of the letter is in William Quandt, Camp David, pages 140–141.