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Rh I notice the Soviets are making efforts to let some specific cases go.

Yes, and releasing Kudirka is a special favor for you.

On your Japan trip -- you must decide on Kyoto and Nara. They propose two days. You might want only one day.

Yes. I want a minimum of sightseeing. One day is plenty.

When we went to China there wasn't much sightseeing you could do looking through 200 press people.

The press response to George [Bush] was very positive.

The rapid response from the Chinese indicates pleasure. It's obvious the Chinese consider it a sign of the special significance we attach to the relationship.

So in Japan you'll have one day for sightseeing.

Yes. Let them decide where.

There is a suggestion you go to Hiroshima. I oppose that.

I agree completely.

On SALT, we could announce the delegation. The only change is May. He is good.

OK. I read the two SALT papers. They were very helpful.

You want to turn off the Boggs thing.

Hartmann already did. I like the other idea. [The meeting with Mexican President Echeverria]. Where is that?

You'd start at Mexicali. You'd get a very positive response in connection with the desalinization agreement.

What is the date?

It's not set.

Late October would be good.