LETTER TO GEORGE H. MAHON FROM ALLEN W. DULLES

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• Publication Date: February 8, 1958
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REVIEWER:
Dear Mr. Mahout
ry 1958
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This ceas.rea our rassat 0111011661.611 regas relation-
ship of the Central labeiligeace Agency with the CIA Sfsheonsmittees of
the Committees on Appropriations sad Armed Services.
You will flied that this subdoet is covered at some Weed' in
the debate ea the so-ealled Maaolistld Bill (S. Cot. Res. 2) which took
place os April 9 sad 11, rtsts, sad is cowered on pages 5Z90 - 5307,
5411 -$&6. 54214 mid 5438 - $431 of the Congreselenal Record. Dazing
ibis debate it was stressed partiestarly by Senators Russell sad
Salteastall, that there were formally constituted Seheomunitheas ea
Appeepriatteas and Armed Services In both Mouses that come= them-
aefivest with the CIA- 'rbei qaeotioa was raised as to hem oftest those
Subierroesittees met sad it was stated that Armed Strides* generally met
with the CIA two or tkre. time* a year and that the Appropriations
Subcommittee met at heart oats a year. The proponents of the bill
argued that this was 11101taligient to provide ? thorough examination of
CIA's activities, while the opposeats of the proposal *Wad that they
believed that Congress had ample authority to exemekie the Agency *ad
that it there was any failare. it did not rest with the CIA.
Senator Ilayeles not only spoke evilest the MIL but also
preseated a rather leagthy exhibit snenmariaies his views, which is
pirbied oa pages 5422 and 5413 of the Congressional Reword.
Enclosed are the pertinent extracts tram the Coneresslosal
Racer . noses do not hesitate to call an me if I may be of say farther
assistance in this regard.
, r
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LEKirkpatrick:rm
Orig - addressee
Allen 1 - DDCI
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Director
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camaittee *a Femmign %lotions
29 Jamery 1958
Dew Pir. Dttlles
Ihe Committee on Foreign attm of the Senato is
series ?t hawing* to obtain info
policies of the United States to enable
recommendations as wiry be mppropriato towable
maintain, strengthen* orator its fortiptpoli
they may most effectively tern the natio/al int*
&Ube's& these hearings viii be primarily devoted. to
foreign policy, the Comemittee believes it should have Vie
your view with respect to the relative military, political end eoonomic
ertrength of the United States and the Soviet Won. Scam estimate of
this relative strewth is necessary if the easeittee is to be in a poet
tion to umlertake realistic appredeal of ow foreign
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at behalf of the Committee, therefore, I invite you to appear
fore it in Met/out/vs Session at 10 sat. Fridley, 1141breetry 7, in the
Foredo Relations Committee Boon. It mould be baligettl if you me*
piepared to maim an opsaing statement to the Comeittee, preferably not
more than onmyhalf beer in length, latch might ewer the ibllowing emib.
jects: (a) wvides of present Soviet bloc allitagy, political and.
eooncemie strengths (b) evidenos of present Soviet bloc military, political,
and eseacmic realness; (e) a projection of elmeinta of Soviet bloc
strength and emalamme ever the nest decade. Tem abould not feel that
your ramarke need to be limited to these meggested entikleets, although
these are matters or principa1 concern to tbe Coseittme.
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the siker topics
course or its bearings.
lantrIsigs, plasm Abel free
staff, idle is arrawing the
dated January 28, i?iidi inLcfttes
deivd by the Comisittee during the
any questioas vith respect to ths
1 oa Mr. Carl Narey of the Citta, .
tails of the hearings.
girteers27 yours,
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unmeD StiagS MIRTH
COMITTEE ON FOMIGN HELATIMIS
1,MDRANIIU4
january 28, 1958
Policies and Procedures for Foreign Policy Review
I. PURPOSE:
Tt is the wurpose of the Committee on Foreign Relations in scheduling
e hearings tAD obtain information regarding the current foreign policies
of thc United t,tates and to formulate such recommendations SA may be found
apnronriate 10 enable the United States Government to maintain, strengthen?
or alter pol*cies to the end that they may most effectively serve the
national Interest.
II. PROC7.2)itiN:
1. Wtnesses for the scheduled portion of the hearings will be heard
only upon invitation from the Committee.
2. Prior to apTearance? witnesses will be informed of the general
subjects they nIll be expected to cover in a prepared statement which will
be prolu(lo Lo Committee eoarainstion of witnesses.
3. V.:wept for tentim.any received in Executive SCO51.011, testimony will
be amilable to witnesses for correction prior to publication. Executive
Session testimony will not be published.
SCHEDULE
Heartnglib. 1. Exentivo c;aeso21.4.2ednesdabl 171112als7j4_421.1,424Telsla
Relations Convittee Room.
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Subject: The relative nilitery Strength of the United States and
the Soviet Uni,In.
PurT:ese: To 7?,ro,...if,e bcL
air
d against which to judge the relative
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its foreign policy. Witnesses should be prepared to comneut
on the impact of Soviet developnento on the Mutual Socuaty
Prognim, our overseas bases, reliance or allies, etc.
Usaring No, 2. Rzecutive Session 211*"....u.n..._giejil.a.m.i, ForeiGn
Relations Committee Room.
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Subject: The Relat!ve Militslry? Political and Economic Strength of
the Unite& Stntss and the Soviet Union.
furuose: To pro-fide addit!lenal background against which to 3udge
tte rplstivo pcsitions of strength zf tiat Soviet Union
ozd the United Sates in economic as well as milAtary
1.,atters invited vitassees should be prepared to comment
priml.rily on trvueee of Soviet and satellite strengths
end ue--;I:Isees in 'wintery and economic fi.?liclo e:2d the ratt-
of Sol,?!-.7t prozEe'.:s In these fields.
T:ar3.1 "Zo. 1. ?-1.51ic
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(7111.0ct; The Iiative Scientific, Cultural, anl Dlucational Activities
of tbe Uni-Lk-0. States and the Soviet Union at Hora. and Abroad.
,:?JailE..rative attitudes of the 3oviet UaJan and the
aitdStaixs cdixtetiou of scientific personnel and draw
from t conclusion* ma to its iapc on forei
In,-Ztad viesses might be tn,q,cted to cent on
tl.ze : rpreach of the doocratf..c end commnist
systldkr: 1.6 education of sciontiotis, on their respective
eaucatinc exchengs st:Oents.
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Hearing No. 4. Public Session, MemeW, lteleiemery-ltTe-Y-Wageeeeee
Subject: Same as Hearing 3,
Purpose: To examine the cultural and educational activities of the
Soviet Union within and without the Soviet sphere. The wit-
nesses should be prepared to comment on broader aspects of
Soviet education and culture and the export thereof.
Hearing No. 5, Public Session, VoestisTrreibTtiorry-if3;,-
Subjeet: The Soviet Economic Offensive
Perpoee: To examine the scope and nature of Soviet Bloc Activities
in the economic field.
Hee rine no. 6. Public Session, 41174,?Fiebratcxy--20x-,---1,00--
Subje': The ?restige and Influence of the United States Abroad.
Pety.e.tee: Te determine the extent and the effectiveness with which the
vieve of the United States are knoun abroad Auld the political
inceeet of those views.
Invited eitreaaes might comment on the general ettitude of
foreigners toward the United States, and to suggest changes
in Information techniques and policies which might promote
the national interest.
erie We ?. Peb3Jc Session. Date to be set.
Subject: Factors Bearieg on United States Foreign Policy Unrelated to
Commerist Igporialima.
Purpoee: To focus atteutico on social, economic, and political revo-
llerions a.e, directly related to &mitt activities. Wite
nes netezht be expected to comment on the pepelation expio-
sien, net/or/alt./me U.S. dependeucy on rat/ materialo, etc.
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Hearing No. S. Public Session. Date to be set.
Subject: Foreign Policy Problems lo &rope.
Purpose: To consider problems of NATO mod German reunification.
Witnesses shosld be prepared to comment on the relation of
disarmament to political settlements and the isalcations
of the comros. market and FURATOM on United States policy
In the fUtuses
Heasisg Ns. 9. Public Session. Date to be set.
-?slbjest: Foreign PstAsy Problems in the Far at
Purpose To exasdie significant problems of United States relatioos
with peoples an6 governments of tbe area.
and
Witaeetes sight comment on Okinawa, Communist China/intra-
regional trade, =ti be asked to suggest the kinds of foreign
policy problems tte United States might expect to encounter
In the future in ,his area.
Hessim No. 10. Public Session. Date to be set.
?^iubjest: United States P:sscy in the Middle Lhst.
PuToss' 15 explore ideas for promoting stability in the Middle Esvt.
Witnesses migh be asked to submit specific suggestions as
to the posture the United States should assume in the area.
Hearing No. U. Public Sessson. Date to be set.
Subject: United States Policy In Latin America.
Purpose: To consides ov?/rELLI policy toward Latin America.
Ecering No. 12. rublic Session. Date to be set.
SisbjesT: UnIs;ed States Relations with Canada.
Purpose:
Th devote atteution to Canada because of her vital importance
to the United States. Witnessee might be asked to comment on
the cAtetstvallit,,s prsblems of U.S.-Oanadian relations and suggest
ways su watch tholes problems might be resslsed.
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Hearing No. 13. PUblic Oession. Date to be set.
Subject: United States Relations with Soult Asia.
Purpose: To examine in particular United Stmtes relations with india
and Pakistan.
Hearing 7do 14. Public Session. Date to be se,
Subject: Status of Western Alliance.
Purpose: To examlne issues confronting Jte western alliance Ln tha
fields of tradep colonialism, an4 oclordinatico af military
efforts.
Heatings Nlyn. 15 and L6. Public Sessions. Dates to be set.
SubjW: United States Foreign Policy on a Gliabal Bests.
Purpose: To pmfide a general round-up during which membe's migktt
highlight the subjects of their principal concern.
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L INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
30 January 1958
To: Brig . Gen. A.ndrew J. Goodpas ter , USA
- Staff Secretary
? The White House
Mr. Dulles, who is home ill today
as you know, asked me to send you a
copy of the attached letter from Senator
Green together with its enclosure with
the following comment: "This will
recrire some thought."
Executive Officer
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
3 February 1958
To: Mr. Hugh S. Gumming, Jr.
Director of Intelligence & Research
Department of State
Pursuant to your conversation with
the Director on 3 February. I am
forwarding herewith at his request
two copies of the letter from Senator
Green together with its enclosure.
I believe it was Mr. Dulles' thought
that you would pass a copy to the 3ecretarT
Executive Chic
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