Falklands: Haig proposals (Draft paragraph 8 discussed at Churchill Hotel) [Pym not negative - self-determination not ruled out, but Argentine sovereignty not automatic either] [released Mar 1993]
| Document type: | Declassified documents |
|---|---|
| Source: | Haig MSS, Library of Congress: Box 200 Folder 6 f17 |
| Editorial comments: | Other documents from this file can be seen here. Annotation is in Goldberg's hand and reads: "This was a proposed Para 8 presented on afternoon of 4/13/82 in Churchill Hotel. Pym was not all that negative to this for w/ decolonisation self-determination is not ruled out & it is not automatic Argentine sovereignty that British oppose. "This proposal was not strongly endorsed because the word 'decolonisation' itself is a buzzy word that is an irritant to many". |
| Importance ranking: | Major |
| Word count: | 1p |
| Themes: | British relations with the US, Foreign policy (USA), Defence (Falklands) |
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