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TorI-RET addition to what has already been noted, his relation- ships with the Somozas -- President and General -- were carried on in a direct and friendly manner. If the situation demanded, there was no hesitation on Robertson's part to make a direct approach to Presi- dent Somoza. Based on reports of these meetings, it is clear that Robertson was regarded as the de-facto representative re US foreign policy in Nicaragua. Robertson reported, however, that he always emphasized to the Nicaraguan leaders that his opinions were not necessarily those of the USG. By the same token, Robertson made clear that he would forward Somoza's views to the proper authorities in the US Government. Even though the United States had an Ambassador in Nicaragua who was quite friendly with Somoza, Robert- son~s knowledgeability about the Agency's anti-Castro operations really made him the key figure in the on- going relationships between Nicaragua and the United States. With his detailed knowledge of the operational plans for Puerto Cabezas, Robertson was in a much better position to understand and appreciate Somoza's TOP