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13. Even with the fullest cooperation, it may not be possible tq incorporate our suggestions into the "Decisions -- USA" program until early
1959.
In that event, I recommend that we try to achieve an experimental be
in 1958 by asking the American Assembly to prepare materials and condpet such
discussions as will contribute to the success of the ultimate progr
14, If this approach is followed, the question of "specific conteént and
proposed limits" does not arise. The materials for discussion will n@écessar-
ily be drawn from available unclassified sources, and the Government
will not
be responsible for the development of such materials. It is worth nofing,
however, that the Foreign Policy Association enjoys an excellent repufation
for factual, impartial treatment of discussion materials.
Summary of Recommendations
15.
It is recommended that:
a.
Efforts be made to stimulate group discussions of the topics decn
@. The Foreign Policy Association and the American Assembly,|as appropriate, be encouraged to take the lead in the matter; and
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d. The cognizant agencies of the Federal Government natotoh in
making unclassified information available in a form designed to fa¢ilitate group discussion.
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b. The gradual, developmental approach in organization of dipcussion
groups be favored over the dramatic, nationwide approach;
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