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Rh He tells me that.

Seriously, we speak very frankly and openly. Thanks to Henry the salinity problem was solved. It was a very irritating problem. And I know, thanks to you and Henry, we will solve the migration problem.

I thought the old agreement was a good one, but it terminated, what, four years ago?

Ten.

Really? We got into a problem with labor and then the humanitarians said it was bad treatment.

We want a quota so that those who go are treated humanely.

Curtis said if they got that they would cooperate on their part.

Henry didn't mention it, but the Montoya idea for a joint commission is a good one. If we would sit down and agree on numbers and treatment, we could stick to it.

In other words, it would be like the old program.

Yes, although that had had aspects. But now, there is bad publicity in Mexico. It wouldn't have to be 2 million.

It would be a contract - a certain number for a certain period?

Yes -- and not immigration.

That is important -- that they come in and go back out.

Yes, we have one with Canada.

How big is that program?

Only about 5,000. I wouldn't want to give you a figure now. We should sit down and decide. We would try to keep all others out.

Let's talk to Meany. If he okays it, we will go to Congress. We need authority. This session is not good.