407258 — ay a oeganeal June 12, 1957 Dear Congressman Porter: The President bas asked me to thank you sincerely for your June seventh ietter, co- signed by seven of your colleagues, urging him te "place {his} full official and personal weight" behind five specific measures which relate to atamic pores and health hasards and to the charaéter ur forces. The President asked me to assure you that he will continue his efforts to deal effectively y oF ll? roe oct with each of the problems mentioned. He, of course, welcomes the ciose attention you and your colleagues have devoted to these crucial problems facing our country. With best wishes, Sincerely yours, Wilton B. Persons The Deputy Assistant to the President The HenorableCharles 0.Porter_ House of Representatives Washington, D. C. xoF1o8 BNH/rh nati. BEST COPY AVAILABLE

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