Page:Ford, Margaret Thatcher, British Ambassador Sir Peter Ramsbotham - September 18, 1975(Gerald Ford Library)(1553236).pdf/1

File scanned from the National Security Adviser's Memoranda of Conversation Collection at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library

[The press was admitted. There was small talk about the press and about Mrs. Thatcher being the first woman party leader in the West. The press was then ushered out.]

We have our share of problems here, as do you and the rest of the Western countries. We think it is essential to reiterate and demonstrate our willingness to work with the West Europeans. I think Brussels and Helsinki indicated that desire.

We think that is vital. We also have common problems -- such as what to do with a world in recession and inflation.

I know you are concerned about us. We are making headway in corning out of the recession. I know you have unique problems.

We do. We have lost 18 months. The recession is slowing down. We politicians don't seem to be able to warn people beforehand in a way they will believe.