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To: Satish C. Shah who wrote (5205)	7/20/1999 9:31:00 PM
From: Mohan Marette	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 12475

Clinton calls up Vajpayee Hi Satish: I just got my copy of 'Confessions of A Thug',haven't started reading it yet.I am sure you will finish it before me,do keep us posted about your take on it,so far I like the pictures of the thugs on the cover page.<g> What is this with Clinton and Vajpayee these days,looks like they are buddies now,eh? Guess bubba doesn't care for Pakis no more,what a difference a few decades make! ======================== By Harish Khare NEW DELHI, JULY 20. The United States has expressed ''understanding'' for India's position that Pakistan had to take specific steps to reaffirm the sanctity of the Line of Control, including cessation of cross-border terrorism. This American ''understanding'' was conveyed to India during a 20-minute conversation this evening between the U.S., Mr. Bill Clinton, and the Prime Minister, Mr. A.B.Vajpayee. It was Mr. Clinton who made the call; it was described by reliable sources as ''a normal conversation,'' and is being seen here as the ''beginning of a healthy and natural'' relationship between two countries. It was stressed that the conversation was not Pakistan-specific, and that Pakistan figured only in passing. The thrust of the Clinton-Vajpayee conversation was bilateral, with both the leaders affirming the need for a deepening of relationship between the two countries. Mr. Clinton was reported to have expressed a desire to visit India ''in the near future'' and the Prime Minister assured him that a ''warm welcome'' would await him in this country. Nonetheless, Kargil did figure in the telephonic talk. Mr. Vajpayee reiterated to Mr. Clinton India's ''well-known'' position on Kargil, and re-stressed the need of withdrawal of all intruders from the region. It is the understanding of the Indian side that the U.S. President agreed that Pakistan would have to ensure the withdrawal of all intruders. There was an enormous sense of satisfaction at the highest Governmental level after Mr. Clinton's call to Mr. Vajpayee. The two leaders seemed to be in agreement that the two countries ought to have a better understanding of each other's views and interests. However, a senior official was quick to suggest that the India-U.S. relationship could not be put on a better footing just in a 20-minute talk between the two leaders; but, he agreed, it could be a beginning, though ''there is no room for euphoria''. hinduonline.com