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Rh We will pay a price in the Mideast, but maybe the President could use PL 480 to tide us over. I think the CR route is better. We will see what we can piece together.

If we pass a CR until February and then pass an authorization, does that change the CR?

But the CR could be subject to amendment.

Get a rule.......

Meanwhile, Henry and I will meet with the Foreign Affairs and Foreign Relations Groups next week. We will lay on the talk.

This will be one of our toughest jobs. There is a philosophical antipathy to aid.

Has anyone talked to the Greek leaders?

Yes. They aren't as well organized as the Israelis. The ones we talked to have left supportive and they understand our strategy is the only one. Only our influence on the Turks is the only way to help the Greeks.

The leader of AHEPA just sent me a letter asking for the Turkey aid cut-off.

I think Kissinger should come up to talk to the Republican and Democratic caucuses.

Can you make it next Tuesday?

I will try.