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Dear Mr. Secretary:
In Chairman Lilienthal's absence teday, I am ackne
edging for the Commission yo.r letter of April 17 on the sub
jeot of a public atatemant concerning Proving Ground Operati
The Comission appreciates your confirmation of th
conversation on this subject between you, Mr. D. F. Carpente
Uy, Lilienthal and myself on April 15.
The Commission feclea, as was thon stated, that
issuance of a brief statement today will contribute to the
best interasta of national security.
Most of all, the Commisgion wishes to expresa ite
appreciation of the mutually ocoperative relationship, refer
to in your letter, which we of ccurse consider to be vital +
the national intorcst.
Your om personal understanding and attitude in tl
case of a specific decis!on, where a balanoe was not eaay t
but where one had to be struck, are most gratifying.
REPositrony
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