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 On a sales basis, it wouldn't be as difficult to do.

We don't want to embarrass our friends. You know our needs and that is sufficient.

If we wind up with the Greek-Turkish, Arab-Israeli and India-Pakistan [problems] all at once....

You heard about the Cyprus developments?

There was a proposal for Prime Minister Bhutto to mediate.

Karamanlis made it, and we immediately checked it with the Turks. Your Ambassador said it would be fine with you. We have sent an Under-Secretary to Athens and Ankara to check the land to see whether mediation is possible.

Your assistance has been very helpful and we appreciate it.

[After closing pleasantries, the meeting ended.]