DCI BRIEFING OF CIA SUBCOMMITTEE OF HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS, TUESDAY, 19 OCTOBER, 9:00 A.M.

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• Document Creation Date: December 15, 2016
• Document Release Date: January 30, 2004
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• Publication Date: October 27, 1965
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SUBJECT: DCI Briefing of CIA Subcommittee of House Appropriations,
Tuesday, 19 October, 9:00 a. m.
1.- The Director, accompanied by I land John S. Warner, 25X1
met with the Mahon Subcommittee of House Appropriations. Present from
the Subcommittee were:
Representative George H. Mahon, Chairman
Representative Frank T. Bow
Representative Glenard P. Lipscomb
Mr. Robert L. Michaels, Staff Assistant
The briefing commenced at nine o'clock and ran through 10:30. There was
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2. The Director indicated that he was going to furnish some
privileged information. He stated that Ambassador Lodge is forwarding
to the President a report that political stability was the primary task in
Vietnam and that Lodge believed the CIA programs are an essential
ingredient of achieving stability. Mr. Mahon asked did this indicate
additional funds requirements for the Agency. The Director stated that
he has done a great deal in the field of cost savings and streamlining the
Agency operations with a view of putting proper emphasis on priority
matters. Nevertheless, the Director stated future programs would
require some increase in funds.
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3. The Director then briefed on the Communist military
posture following the attached briefing. Mr. Lipscomb asked if
it was fair to state that the Soviets are making considerable progress
in military fields. The Director said this is an accurate view.
4. The Director then briefed on Indonesia following the
attached briefing. As to whether CIA was involved in the coup attempt,
the Director stated that we have abundant evidence that the Chinese
intelligence service was involved. With the anti-West feeling on both
sides in Indonesia, the Director indicated the U. S. was keeping quiet
and had a hands off policy. Mr. Bow inquired as to the effect
interests. The Director stated it appeared that if things went well the
effect could be good in Singapore and Malaya.
6. The Director covered South Vietnam and North Vietnam
following the attached briefing. On the question of why Haiphong was
not bombed, the Director pointed out that there was Russian--as well
as Allied--shipping in that port, and that destruction of Russian ships
could bring a direct confrontation. The Director pointed out that we have
recently spotted Chinese logistic troops deep in North Vietnam south of
Thanh Hoa.
7. The Director touched on the highlights of the Congo. In
response to a question he stated that CIA had in fact supported the
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poin e ou that Castro, s Cuba had supplied a few personnel for the rebels.
He stated that with the success of the mercenaries, Tanzania and the
Sudan have stopped their assistance.
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8. The Director then briefed in considerable detail on the
Dominican Republic. He discussed the Severo Cabral shooting in
detail. He stated that Balaguer has tried to stiffen Godoy with the
threat of withdrawing his support. The Director stated there are
tremendous tensions there now and this situation will drag on for
many months. He indicated that Godoy has ordered 1400 troops into
the rebel zone to attempt to locate arms formerly held by the rebels.
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