PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS ON MATTERS CONCERNING U.S. SOVIET RELATIONS

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP74B00415R000300140004-6
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• Document Creation Date: December 12, 2016
• Document Release Date: April 4, 2002
• Sequence Number: 4
• Publication Date: March 14, 1972
• Content Type: MEMO

CONFIDENTIAL
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
March 14, 1972`
MEMORANDUM FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE
INTERDEPARTMENTAL GROUP FOR EUROPE
Subject: Public Announcements on Matters
Concerning U.S.-Soviet Relations
During the period leading up to the President's
trip to the Soviet Union in May, it is important
that all aspects of our relations with the USSR be
closely coordinated with the White House and that
approval is obtained before hand for any public
announcements regarding U.S.-Soviet negotiations
and all other aspects of our relations with the USSR.
As you know, the Interdepartmental Group for
Europe has been designated as the focal point for
the coordination of contacts with the Soviet Union.
I should appreciate it, therefore, if you could
insure that any proposed public announcements and
any proposed communications to the Legislative
Branch or to Soviet officials concerning U.S.-Soviet
contacts be coordinated through me and my staff. I
will in turn assure clearance, as appropriate, with
the NSC staff. Matters treated in NSSM-143, NSSM-145
and NSDM-153?are especially subject to this require-
ment.
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Martin'J. Hillenbrand
Chairman, Interdepartmental Group
for Europe
CONFIDENTIAL
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