Letter to President Carter (failure of Tehran hostage rescue operation)
| Document type: | Speeches, interviews, etc. |
|---|---|
| Venue: | No.10 Downing Street |
| Source: | Thatcher MSS (Churchill Archive Centre): THCR |
| Editorial comments: | Despatched 1430 GMT. |
| Importance ranking: | Minor |
| Word count: | 69 |
| Themes: | Foreign policy (Middle East), Foreign policy (USA), Terrorism |
Thank you for your message today.
I should like to express to you my deepest personal sympathy at this difficult time following last night's events.
I have just watched your television broadcast and was much moved. I have the greatest admiration for the courage you have shown. I share in the feelings that you and your compatriots must be experiencing.