Northern Ireland: MT message to Reagan (1045Z) (IRA bombing of Harrod's department store) [most grateful for his message of sympathy; fight against terrorism must go on and be won] [unclassified]
| Document type: | Declassified documents |
|---|---|
| Venue: | 10 Downing Street |
| Source: | Reagan Library: NSA Head of State File (Thatcher: Cables [4]) Box 35 |
| Editorial comments: | Despatched 1045 GMT 21 Dec 1983. Unclassified. |
| Importance ranking: | Major |
| Word count: | 107 words |
| Themes: | MT contacts with Ronald Reagan, Foreign policy (USA), Terrorism, Northern Ireland |
Unclassified
Mr President
We sent a condolence message in your name when the bombing occurred.
Bud
RR
Dear Ron
I was most grateful for your kind message of sympathy about the terrorist outrage in London on Saturday. We were deeply distressed at the loss of life of one American citizen and injuries to others.
The public’s reaction has been the same as the government’s – that the fight against terrorism must go on and be won.
Warm regards,
Margaret