TNAG-2224-FCO40-3195-Gulf-War-burden-sharing-Hong-Kong-contribution-1991 — Page 137

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MONEY WAS INTENDED TO HELP WITH SUPPORT OR LOGISTICS COSTS OF SOME KIND (AS WE HAVE HAD TO DO WITH A CONTRIBUTION OF USD 50 MILLION OUT OF THE FIRST JAPANESE TRANCHE OF USD 2 BILLION FOR THE MULTI NATIONAL FORCES). BUT THE FEWER STRINGS ATTACHED THE BETTER.

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