PAB Re: Closure meeting prep <peronal note>

[Javier SOLA <jsola@aui.es>]

In relation to the Harvard meeting happening or not...

Tamar said this message may be distributed. 

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>> Date: Wed, 02 Sep 1998 11:26:59 -0400
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>> From: Tamar Frankel <tfrankel@bu.edu>
>> Subject: Re: Closure meeting prep  <peronal note>
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>> Dear ....., I think I can answer your questions with more assurance. Dr.
>> Postel's representative did meet with NSI and they are discussing
>> substantive issues. Although they have not yet fully agreed, I think
this is
>> going in the right direction. The government as well as myself and the
>> Berkman Center are appraised of the situation. In addition, there are other
>> talks among specific parties going on to reach agreements. I am comfortable
>> with this type of diplomacy because neither of the parties can bind third
>> parties and neither as the full attention and backing of the government. It
>> is only when all of them get together and there is assurance of openness
>> that the process will come to a successful end. 
>> 
>> If the parties such as Dr. Postel and NSI agree, there will be a Harvard
>> meeting  with the right participation and a public conclusion. If they do
>> not agree, there might not be a meeting but also no conclusion. I am by
>> nature a pessimist. Therefore, I did not wish to say anything encouraging
>> before the parties meet, and before I speak with Mr. Magaziner. 
>> 
>> I fully appreciate the difficulties in which this uncertainty puts you and
>> the questions that it raises in the minds of others. We have the same
>> difficulties trying to prepare for a meeting that will perhaps not
>> materialize. Therefore, you may distribute this message openly. There is no
>> commitment today that all the relevant parties will come to the meeting.
>> There is a high probability that they will and that we will conclude this
>> effort successfully. I am scheduled to testify before Congress on the 22 of
>> this month, and am preparing my testimony in anticipation of such events.
>> Sorry I cannot be more definite. It is not in my control.
>> 
>> Please continue to write as concerns arise, or otherwise.
>> 
>> Best.
>> 
>> 
>> Tamar