Message of Congratulations to President-Elect Georges Pompidou of France.

Dear Mr. President-Elect:

Please accept my warm congratulations on your victory and my best wishes for your success as you prepare to take up the responsibilities and challenges of your high office.

As you embark upon your new responsibilities, I wish to assure you and the people of France of the continued friendship and sympathetic interest of the American Government and people.

I look forward to working with you not only to develop closer relations between our countries but also to concert our efforts in the cause of peace and the brotherhood of all peoples.

Sincerely,

RICHARD NIXON

[The Honorable Georges Pompidou, President-elect of France]