2220Z 10 June 1967 drafted message text from
Secretary of State to American Embassy, Tel Aviv

OUTGOING TELEGRAM   DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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ACTION: AmEmbassy TEL AVIV PRIORITY

STATE 210130

1. Congressional and public opinion incensed over Israeli attack
on USS Liberty and resultant loss of life.

2. Ambassador Harman handed us note this morning confirming
in writing GOI willingness great regret. We plan give firm note
protest expressing view incident grew out of gross negligence
and indicating our expectation disciplinary action will be
taken by GOI as well as preventive action taken assure no
repetition such incident.

3. In conversation with Under Secretary this morning, Ambassador
Harman was informed great U.S. concern over incident for which we
can find no satisfactory explanation and our intention
submit firm note as indicated above.

4. In conversation in Tel Aviv, suggest you take consistent line
informing them in your discretion that note will be
forthcoming through GOI Embassy Washington.

5. Text both notes will be sent separately.

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RUSK

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