Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume V, United Nations, 1969–1972

7. Memorandum From the President’s Counsel (Ehrlichman) to Secretary of State Rogers¹

Washington, September 30, 1969.

The President has weighed the international and domestic political considerations relating to the proposed expansion of the U.N. Building.

In view of the construction moratorium and the war on inflation, he has decided not to approve the funding for this project at this time.

John D. Ehrlichman ²

1. Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 296, Agency Files, USUN, Vol. II. No classification marking.
2. Printed from a copy that bears this typed signature.