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 It was our duty to help. We recently received a delegation from the families of the missing in action.

I want to say we appreciate Dr. Kissinger. The situation previously didn't permit much contact with your predecessor. Her letter about me is from the Prime Minister to President Nixon.

It was very nice about you. Secretary Kissinger has told me about the joint commission that we hope to set up.

Our Parliament is very suspicious. They even complained that you didn't receive me the first day. The Prime Minister renews the invitation to come to India.

I got an invitation when I was Vice President and I was thinking of going in November. The time now has to be indefinite, but I would like to come.

Maybe Dr. Kissinger can discuss this further when he comes. Our democracies should have good relations. Some times our Congressmen on both sides are outspoken. The IDA bill we feel was discriminatory against us.

Yes. I signed the bill but I expressed my reservations about it. I didn't approve that, but the legislation was vital.

I was assured it could be removed on another bill.

We will do what we can.

Our new President was just elected. He received over 80% in the elections.

What is his term?

Five years.

It is a ceremonial job.

The Prime Minister hopes for good relations with the United States. She knows that in the past there were personal and other problems, and hopes that won't interfere with our relations now.