310.393/3–1150: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the United States Representative at the United Nations (Austin)
121. Statement of US position contained in numbered paras near end of urtel 241 Mar 11 is accurate and shld be used in conjunction with statement that each memb is free to make own decisions in light of its own circumstances and interests and its appraisal of best interests of UN. In further discussions re Chi representation problem you shld continue to stress this position. You may add if necessary to clarify US position that although reasons why US opposes seating Commie rep are generally those which also lead us not to recognize Commie regime, we recognize that other govts may not have same approach subj and must determine for themselves how they vote on representation question.
While we are aware that our vote against unseating Natl rep and the expression of our views as outlined preceding para inevitably affect thinking of other govts on this question, because of UN interest involved we wish to refrain from any efforts to influence others or from activities which might subject us to charge of bringing pressure on other membs on representation question. In other words we do not wish to interfere in any way with normal parliamentary procedures including free discussions among membs and decisions freely arrived at.