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The President
12/15/69 3:15 p. m.
K: I have only three minor nit-picks: On page 2, partly stylistic, the
second paragraph, that begins with "as." I would simply say "I have indicated
11 On the next page "it is most important to get independent judgment
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I don't think you needthe word possible (?).
P: That's right.
K: It's a petty point.
P: The paragraph before that I say I believe it is essential. I think it would
be better to say it is particularly essential. See what I mean?
K: I would say I believe it is essential even when we don't talk about the
life of American men.
P: Essential any time.
K: It looks as if otherwise it isn't essential.
:P: A P can't check with John Doe when he decided how many bills he's
going to veto that day.
K: The only other question is whether you would consider dropping that
sentence at the top of page 10.
P: Yea.
K: I think particularly
P: Don't you think particularly does it? Could say in making decisions
I
believe it is eesential
uh, this is particularly true, vital when these de-
cisions affect the lives of American men.
K: I think the other one is crearer.
P: I believe it is essential for a P
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K: It's important to state it as a clear proposition.
P: 11
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what he wants to hear but what he ought to hear. This is particularly
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I believe this is particularly eesential
K: Excellent.
P: When the lives
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