Ford Administration Notes from First Cabinet Meeting of New Year

Topics discussed at the meeting include White House organization, congressional liaison, economic policy, and foreign relations.

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THE WHITE HOUSE Cabinet file WASHINGTON First Cabinet Meeting of New Year GERALD January 8, 1975 ,I FORD 11:10 a.m. President arrived in Cabinet Room. LISAANY 11:11 a.m. Press was admitted. 11:14 a.m. Press departed. 11:15 a.m. President opened the meeting. President -Welcomed Vice President Nelson Rockefeller to his first Cabinet Meeting and indicated a very warm welcome to him from all the Cabinet members and senior advisers assem- bled. -Indicated that he had already given Mr. Rocke- feller a major public responsibility and that we will do all we can to keep Mr. Rockefeller and his staff busy. -The President then introduced the new Cabinet Secretary, Dr. James E. Connor, and indicated that he had a substantial background and had worked with some of the Cabinet officers in the room; specifically mentioning Secretary Lynn and Alan Greenspan. -Mr. Connor's duties were delineated and the DECLASSIFIED President gave him a very warm welcome. E.O. 12958 Sec. 3.6 MR95-83, #23; NSCUHu 6/25/96. By let NARA, Date 1/16/97

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