MEMORANDUM 
THE WHITE HOUSE 

WASHINGTON 
August 21, 11;45 p.m. 
Memorandum for the President 
Subject: Security Council Meeting of August 21 
After considerable sparring, the Czech Crisis was inscribed on the agenda by a vote of 13-2 (USSR and Hungary opposed). 
The acting Czech representative, Jan Muzik, protested the presence of Soviet troops in his country, called for their withdrawal, and read a series of statements under instructions from Foreign Minister Hajek (who is in Jugoslavia). It was an impressive performance. 
George Ball made a strong speech denouncing the Soviet action. Malik intervened several times in remarks that almost approached a filibuster in length and irrelevancy. 
The French representative, Bernard, spoke straightforwardly against the Soviet invasion. The Canadian, Dane and Brazilian did the same. 
Lord Caradon appealed for a speedy decision --hopefully a vote on a resolution calling for the withdrawal of occupying forces as early as tomorrow. The Security Council then adjourned until 10:30 a.m. tomorrow. (Even with our best efforts, we are not likely to be able to push through to a vote tomorrow.) 
For Walt w. Rostow 
Nat~iel Davis