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To do so would be

considers that HMG's position would be vulnerable if this happened. I simply could not support anything less than the FCO proposal. indefensible and dishonourable and would lead to endless argument and bitterness in the last four years.

Governor

The Rt. Hon. John Major MP

The Prime Minister

No. 10 Downing Street

London

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The Rt. Hon. Douglas Hurd CBE MP Secretary of State

Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

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