Loe.senhower : TOP SECAEL Papers, 1953-41 (Arn Whitman file) precise change in the language of these paragraphs. Mr. Cutler re-~ plied by pointing out that the estimate in paragraphs 19 and 20 was a short-range estimate which could be changed in the future. He indicated that the Record of Action might well take note of the views of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on these paragraphs. a. ~ Discussed the draft statement of policy on the subject contained in NSC 5719, in the light of the views of the Joint Chiefs of Staff thereon trensmitted by the referenc? memorandum of August 20, 1957, and the comments by the Vice President at the meeting. io The National Security Council: Adopted the statement of policy in NSC 5719, subject to the following amendment: lo Fege 12, paragraph 17, lst sentence: Add, at the end of the sentence, the words ", but its potential influence is a matter of growing concern." Noted the statement by the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, relative to paregraphs 19 and 20 on rege 13, affinsing the Gesirability of periodically surveying the strategic inportance of Africa South of the Sshara. WOoTe: Uu5¢ 5719, as amended, subsequently epproved by the Prasident and circulated as Nic 5719/1 for impjerean- tetion vy all aporopriate Executive departments and esencies of the U. S. Government, and referred to she Operations Coordinating Board as the coordinating agency designated by the President. S-rGE U. S. POLICY INTZRESTS IN AU.STEALTA AUD FEW Z5ATAND (fF SC 5/7133 Annex to NSC 5713; Noo Action No. 1725; uSo 5713/1; Memo for NSC from Exscutive Secretary, same subject, dated Au: ust 20, 1957) Me. Cutler br vizted the Covneil at length on the contents 5713/1, and exp? of st sired the only split in the raper, which occurred in tne Pinel par egraph, as follows: prepered to consider any further proposals by icans/* for the progressive standardization of itary equipnent on U. S. models. fo ae . 2ee Sa ? REPRODUCED AT THE DWIGHT, D. EISBNROWER LIBRERY > * and Tiew Zealand /not involving U. S. grent aid “xs Treasury and Budget prorosal." - 10 TOP. Ss0ist 1A