June i2, 1957 Dear Congressman Hays: The President has asked me to thank you sincerely for your June seventh letter, cosigned by seven of your colleagues, urging hiss to “place (his) fall official and personal weight" behind five specific measures which relate to atomic warfare and health hazards and to the character of cur armed forces. The President asked me to assure you that he will continue his efforts to deal effectively with each of the problems mentioned. He, of course, welcomes the close attention you and ee aee a ee your colleagues have devoted te these crucial problems facing our country. With best wishes, Sincerely yours, Wilten B. Persons The Deputy Assistant to the President *~ The Honorable Wayne L. Hays House of Representatives Wasbington, Dd. C.

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