LETTER TO WILLIAM J. CASEY FROM G. A. KEYWORTH

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP85M00364R001001540016-7
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• Document Creation Date: December 21, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 16, 2008
• Sequence Number: 16
• Publication Date: November 18, 1983
• Content Type: LETTER

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November 18, 1983
As you well know, it has been nearly eight months since
President Reagan challenged the scientific and technical
community to identify those new defensive technologies
that may ultimately free us from the threat of nuclear
war. In announcing his new Defense Initiatives on the
23rd of March, the President signaled a profound shift
in strategic philosophy, a shift whose impact will
direct the course of our nation in the coming decades.
In this regard, I would like to discuss with you the
nation's response to his leadership to date and our ef-
forts over the past eight months. We have endeavored to
select a path which promises to move us toward the Pres-
ident's goal, but we need to be constantly aware of both
the prospects and pitfalls we should anticipate as we
move forward on that path. As you are aware, DoD has
prepared a far-reaching study in response to NSSD 6-83.
Their report identifies key technologies and policy
issues which we must pursue and outlines several program
options for the President. In preparation for a
Presidential decision, an NSC meeting will be held on
November 30 to review these options and make a recommen-
dation.
I feel that this proposal, coupled with the Strategic
Modernization Program and aggressive pursuit of arms
reduction, promises a new era of strategic stability.
I look forward to sharing with you next week my own
perceptions on this critical issue.
Sincerely,
G. A. Keyworth
Science Advisor to the President
The Honorable William J. Casey
Director of Central Intelligence
Washington, DC 20505
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