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Prior to his first meeting with Somoza on 8 December 1960, Robertson did meet with Pallais on 7 December 1960, to make arrangements for the session with Somoza. 28/. The delicate situation in which Robertson found himself is quite evident from the questions which were put to him by Pallais in his initial meeting. The President's cousin pointed out that Somoza would be pushing for a promise that "we would back him, if and when he was caught in the act," and Robertson was faced with a similar question during his session with Somoza. Rip straddled the line very carefully and pointed out in all instances that he could only express his own personal opinion and make quite sure that the Nicaraguans understood that he had no official verification that Somoza would be supported in case of difficulties with other member states of (President Luis Somoza], ~ l(Gen- eral Anastasio Somoza], and [Noel Pallais de Bayle], which he has memorized. This has been done for his own and opera- tional security. Hereafter c::::::::J will re- ceive CADICK's finished reports sealed in an envelope." 27/ - 118/ TOPJEeRET