State Department spokesman Robert Anderson issued the following statement on behalf of Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger:
“We have been seeking in response to the desires of the parties to help them achieve a further step towards a peace settlement. We believe both sides have made serious efforts to reach a successful outcome. Unfortunately, the differences on a number of key issues have proven irreconcilable. We therefore believe a period of reassessment is needed so that all concerned can consider how best to proceed towards a lasting peace.
“Secretary Kissinger has accordingly informed the parties that he is suspending his present efforts and returning to Washington to report to the President and the Congress on the negotiations. He will remain in close touch with the parties and the co-chairman of the Geneva conference during the period ahead.”
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