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159. Transcript of Telephone Conversation

Telephone Conversations, Chronological File, 3–14 Jan 1970. No classification marking. In a conversation with Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Kissinger , President Nixon approved Secretary of State Rogers ʼ proposed trip to Lagos but believed he had to be strong with Major General Gowon , Chairman of the Supreme Military Council of Nigeria. The President emphasized that Rogers should stress U.S. interest in humanitarian concerns. Washington , January 14, 1970, 5:40 p.m. [Omitted here is material unrelated to Nigeria.] K: Rogers has asked whether you objected if he went…