- Jul 12, 2018
- 9,805
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE |
ENCRYPTED MESSAGE |
TO: Jaime Gama, Minister of State of The Republic of Portugal ( Bruno )
FROM: Jackson Fitzgerald, Secretary of State of the United States of America
Minister Gama,
Best regards,
Jackson Fitzgerald
Secretary of State
Minister Gama,
President Gore has asked that I reach out to your office to thank your government for allowing an American military aircraft to refuel in Portuguese territory. While I cannot discuss the specifics of the mission that the involved aircraft were on, I an tell you that they were going to directly help innocent people that were in need. Your government's kindness is greatly appreciated.
Are there any matters that you would like to discuss regarding the relationship between our countries? I know that the constant presence of Thai vessels in the Strait of Gibraltar is a concern for Portugal and also for all of Europe. While the United States intends to increase its patrols to Europe, I want to ask if there is anything we can directly do in coordination with your government or your armed forces to make your people feel more safe and secure.
Are there any matters that you would like to discuss regarding the relationship between our countries? I know that the constant presence of Thai vessels in the Strait of Gibraltar is a concern for Portugal and also for all of Europe. While the United States intends to increase its patrols to Europe, I want to ask if there is anything we can directly do in coordination with your government or your armed forces to make your people feel more safe and secure.
Best regards,
Jackson Fitzgerald
Secretary of State