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The original documents are located in Box 47, folder "1975/06/27 - Murphy Commission"
of the James M. Cannon Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
tabloter
WASHINGTON
Browfuld
June 26, 1975
MEETING OF THE COMMISSION
ON ORGANIZATION OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR
THE CONDUCT OF FOREIGN POLICY
(THE MURPHY COMMISSION)
Friday, June 27, 1975
Cabinet Room
2:00 p.m. (15 minutes)
From: Jim Cannon June
Brent Scowcroft
I. PURPOSE
To receive the report of the Commission on
Organization of the Government for the Conduct
of Foreign Policy.
II. BACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS & PRESS ARRANGEMENTS
A. Background: The Commission was established
by legislation on July 13, 1972, as a joint
Commission. The membership was appointed
by the former President, President of the
Senate, and Speaker of the House.
The Commission will report both to you and
to the Congress. Chairman Murphy plans to
deliver copies of the report to the President
pro tem of the Senate and the Speaker of the
House later in the day.
In the last two years the Commission has
sponsored a number of research studies,
listened to the testimony of a large number
of individuals, and met regularly in recent
months to develop the report being presented
to you.
The report attempts to cover the whole gamut
of foreign policy organizational issues.
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(A table of contents is attached at Tab D.)
Some of its recommendations will be controversial
but on the whole, radical changes from current
foreign policy organization are not suggested.
(A number of the more significant suggestions
made by the Commission are listed briefly at
Tab C.)
In the annex to the report are separate remarks
of some Commissioners. The include Senator
Mansfield, Congressman Bloomfield,
Mrs. Engelhard and the Vice President.
In receiving the report you will simply want
to thank the members for their contributions
and indicate that the suggestions of the
Commission will be given careful review and
consideration.
B. Participants:
Tab A.
C. Press Plan: To be announced: photo opportunity.
III. TALKING POINTS
Suggested remarks are at Tab B.
Attachments
Tab A: Participants
Tab B: Talking Points
Tab C: Key Suggestions of Commission Report
Tab D: Table of Contents
Tab E: Membership of the Commission
A
PARTICIPANTS
Mr. Robert D. Murphy, Chairman
Dr. David M. Abshire, Commissioner
Mr. William J. Casey, Commissioner
Cong. William S. Broomfield, Commissioner
Mr. Arend D. Lubbers, Commissioner
Mr Frank G. ₽ McGlinn, Commissioner Will not attend.
Cong. Clement J. Zablocki, Commissioner
Dr. Francis O. Wilcox, Executive Director of Commission
Fisher Howe, Deputy Director of Commission
Peter L. Szanton, Research Director of Commission
William I. Bacchus, Associate Research Director of
Commission
Staff: Jim Cannon
Brent Scowcroft
B
TALKING POINTS
Foreign policy and national security issues touch
the lives of every American.
When your Commission was established three years
ago, America faced a much different situation.
Much has happened since then--both domestically
and internationally.
A more difficult economic situation.
A changed situation in Indochina and the
Middle East--to name but a few of the dramatic
events which have occurred in the period during
which you have prepared this report.
In dealing with such a complex and traumatic period
of transition, you have had a difficult task.
I look forward to reading the Commission's
recommendations for organization in the vast
number of areas you have considered.
There are few Departments these days which are not
directly concerned with foreign policy. I shall
ask each of them to make recommendations to me
through the NSC concerning the findings of the
Commission.
The membership of this Commission has been most
distinguished and reflects a careful blend of
experience in government, academia, and the
private sector.
I want to express my appreciation for the efforts
you have made to assist me in the responsibilities
I share with the Congress for the conduct of the
foreign policy of our great nation.
I particularly want to thank your Chairman, who
has provided such outstanding leadership in this
effort.
I am confident that we will have a more effective
Government organization as a result of your
collective efforts.
C
KEY SUGGESTIONS OF COMMISSION REPORT
NSC. The NSC system is endorsed, but the report suggests
that the concept of national security be expanded to em-
brace international economic issues.
-- It is proposed that the Secretary of the Treasury be a
member of the NSC, that this council consider international
economic issues, and that the NSC staff be strengthened in
the economic area.
-- A joint subcouncil on international economic policy is
proposed at the Under Secretary level. It is designed to
pull together domestic and international economic policy
considerationsunder the guidance of the Assistant to the
President for Economic Affairs.
The Director of ACDA is endorsed as the Chief NSC advisor
on arms control matters.
--- State. Several changes are proposed concerning senior
positions in the State Department and organization of the
Bureaus -- with the emphasis on developing greater func-
tional capability and strengthening State in the economic
and political-military areas.
-- Strengthening the control of the Ambassador abroad is
endorsed.
-- A number of State Department personnel system changes are
proposed and the call is made for a Foreign Affairs Execu-
tive Service for senior positions in foreign policy posi-
tions at home and abroad.
Defense. In the defense area, a national security
review committee is proposed as a replacement for the
DPRC, and arms control and budgeting aspects are emphasized.
Intelligence. The Intelligence area received more atten-
tion by Commissioners than any other of the report.
The changes are not, however, significant.
CIA would be called the Foreign Intelligence Agency and
the Director would have an office in close proximity to
the White House. He would delegate much of the direction
of the Agency to his Deputy, but would retain responsi-
bility for management of the agency as well as community-
wide leadership.
-- A strengthening of NSCIC and the Forty Committee practices
is suggested, but no radical changes in organization are
proposed.
-- Advisory Boards. The Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board
is endorsed and new advisory boards of private citizens
are suggested in the areas of national defense, economics,
human rights, and planning.
USIA. Recommendations of the Stanton Committee with regard
to breaking up USIA are favored by the majority but there
was serious division in the Commission. A separate opinion
has been filed by Congressman Bloomfield.
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Congress. The chapter on Executive-Congressional relations
has been improved substantially, but still gives the im-
pression of restricting the Executive. It has been com-
mented on extensively in the Vice President's supplementary
opinion.
-- The main proposal in the chapter on Congressional organi-
zation is for a joint committee on national security to
cover the kinds of issues addressed by the NSC and to pro-
vide the central point linking the Executive with the
Congress on these matters.
-- The joint committee would include leaders of the key
foreign, military and international economic policy
committees and several members-at-large appointed by party
leaders. It would receive intelligence information and
reports under the War Powers Act.
The chapters on Congress also call for criminal sanctions
for unauthorized release of classified information, a code
of conduct to govern the handling by the Joint National
Security Committee of classified or sensitive information,
and establishment of the facilities and procedures for
storage and handling of classified information and materials
supplied to the Congress in general.
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D
6/17/75
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE
I SUMMARY
II THE PURPOSES OF ORGANIZATION
Chapter 1 The Importance of Organization
Chapter 2 The Future of U.S. Foreign Policy
III THE PRESIDENT AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT
Chapter 3 Executive Office of the President
Chapter 4 The State Department
IV
THE CONDUCT OF FOREIGN POLICY
Chapter 5 Foreign Economic Policy
Chapter 6 Defense Policy
Chapter 7 Intelligence
Chapter 8 Public Opinion and Humanitarian Considerations
Chapter 9 The Practice of Diplomacy
Chapter 10 Planning for Foreion Policy
Chapter 11 Budgeting and Foreign Affairs
Chapter 12 Personnel for Foreign Affairs
V
CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE RELATIONS AND THE ORGANIZATION OF
CONGRESS
Chapter 13 Congressional-Executive Relations
Chapter 14 Congressional Organization and Procedures
VI CONCLUDING COMMENTS
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ANNEXES
A - Comments and Supplementary Views
B - Authorizing Legislation
C - List of Witnesses
D - List of Consultants and Researchers
E - Appendices: Table of Contents
DERALD FORD LIBEARY
E
COMMISSION ON THE ORGANIZATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
FOR THE CONDUCT OF FOREIGN POLICY
APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Commission Chairman Robert D. Murphy
Honorary Chairman, Corning Glass International
New York, New York
The Honorable Nelson A. Rockefeller
Vice President of the United States
David M. Abshire
Chairman, Center of Strategic & International Studies
Georgetown University
William J. Casey
President and Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the US
Washington, D.C.
APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
Mike Mansfield
Senator from Montana
Commission Vice Chairman James B. Pearson
Senator from Kansas
Mrs. Charles W. Engelhard, Jr.
Far Hills, New Jersey
Frank C. P. McGlinn
Executive Vice President, Fidelity Bank
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
Clement J. Zablocki
Representative from Wisconsin
Stanley P. Wagner
President, East Central State College
Ada, Oklahoma
GERALD FORD LIBRARY
Arend D. Lubbers
President, Grand Valley State College
Allendale, Michigan
William S. Broomfield
Representative from Michigan
Principal Staff
Executive Director
Francis O. Wilcox
Director
Fisher Howe
General Counsel
William B. Spong, Jr.
Research Director
Peter L. Szanton
GREAT FORD
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