WELCOME TO NSC COUNTERTERRORISM DIRECTOR FRAN

C O N F I D E N T I A L AMMAN 007431 SIPDIS NSC FOR CT DIRECTOR FRAN FRAGOS TOWNSEND FROM AMB. GNEHM. E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/16/2013 TAGS: OVIP JO SUBJECT: WELCOME TO NSC COUNTERTERRORISM DIRECTOR FRAN FRAGOS TOWNSEND REF: SECSTATE 318076 Classified By: DCM David Hale for reasons 1.5 (b and d) ¶1. (C) I was delighted to learn you will be passing through Amman later this week. I was preparing a message to protest you giving us only a few hours because there are some excellent programs here that we would have liked to share with you. Unfortunately, I have learned that the King (and GID Director Saad Kheir) are now planning to be out of the country at the time of your visit. They would be the two people I would most want you to meet. ¶2. (C) As to the Mission welcome, be assured. I would like to have the opportunity for you to meet with several of our senior staff. We can do it in whatever manner and at whatever time you prefer. I have three suggestions: drinks at the Residence, a light supper (knowing you may well have had as much food as you would like),or breakfast at the Residence the next morning before our departure for Baghdad. The latter would depend on your departure time. ¶3. (U) Again, welcome. We look forward to seeing you. Let me know how I may best assist you. Regards. GNEHM