832.2546/12–1151: Telegram
The Ambassador in Brazil (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
753. Deptel 540, December 6, 4 p. m. My opinion US Govt should informally request GE accept Braz cyclotron order.
If cyclotron cannot be obtained US, doubt would arise in minds of Brazs, particularly Admiral Alberto, Pres Natl Research Council, sincerity our statements we wish close coop with Braz in atomic energy field. Satis conclusion agreement uranium might well be delayed or jeopardized and in any event its implementation once concluded will depend on Braz goodwill and good faith. Our refusal aid obviously will be considered as unwillingness implement relationship we have stated we desire. FonOff official has informed Emb officer Braz greatly interested in obtaining cyclotron in US and if cannot do so probably will negotiate with Netherlands firm Phillips which recently has shown new interest in obtaining order. FonOff official pointed out problably would mean that Braz orientation in atomic energy field would be diverted from US towards Eur and especially Netherlands.