Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume XXIX, Eastern Europe; Eastern Mediterranean, 1969–1972

291. Note From the Presidentʼs Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to President Nixon¹

Washington, September 9, 1970.

Mr. President:

In view of the Middle East situation² this is an ideal time to proceed rapidly with the announcement of resumption of U.S. military assistance to Greece. It will also assist in creating a favorable climate in the event we have to call on Greek cooperation should a contingency occur.

Henry A. Kissinger ³

1. Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 593, Country Files, Middle East, Greece, Vol. I, Jan 69–Oct 70. No classification marking.
2. On August 26 fighting broke out between Palestinian and Jordanian forces. Beginning on September 6, a series of Western airliners were seized by terrorists and flown to Jordan where the crews and passengers were held hostage. See Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, volume E–1, Documents on Global Issues, 1969–1972, Document 45.
3. Printed from a copy that bears this typed signature.