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Handwritten notes relating to various White House officials and RNC figures. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Other Document], 10/26/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: using Bob Teeter as a Polling Consultant. Teeter's resume and talking paper attached. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/26/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: the results of a Market Opinion Research poll in Alabama. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/5/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Flanigan's ideas on campaign polling and research. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/6/1971
From Parker to Haldeman RE: key state dinners. Handwritten note added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/14/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: attached information from Rietz on voter registration in New Mexico. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/22/1971
From Dent to Mitchell and Haldeman RE: the Kentucky gubernatorial race. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/19/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: capturing the African-American vote. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/22/1971
From Dent to Huntsman RE: politics in the state of Virginia. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/8/1971
From Huntsman to Dent RE: news on Virginia politics. Duplicate attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/29/1971
From Huntsman to Strachan RE: attached information. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 10/11/1971
From Dent to Huntsman RE: politics in the state of Virginia. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/8/1971
From Huntsman to Dent RE: news on Virginia politics. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/29/1971
From Dent to Mitchell RE: how to use important southern businessmen in the 1972 campaign. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/26/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: J. Curtis Herge's role in the campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/19/1971
Handwritten notes relating to the campaign activities of key White House officials. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 10/11/1971
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This file contains:
Handwritten notes relating to various White House officials and RNC figures. 2 pgs. [Subject: Domestic Policy] [Other Document], 10/26/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: using Bob Teeter as a Polling Consultant. Teeter's resume and talking paper attached. 4 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/26/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: the results of a Market Opinion Research poll in Alabama. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/5/1971
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Flanigan's ideas on campaign polling and research. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/6/1971
From Parker to Haldeman RE: key state dinners. Handwritten note added by unknown. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/14/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: attached information from Rietz on voter registration in New Mexico. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/22/1971
From Dent to Mitchell and Haldeman RE: the Kentucky gubernatorial race. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/19/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: capturing the African-American vote. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/22/1971
From Dent to Huntsman RE: politics in the state of Virginia. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/8/1971
From Huntsman to Dent RE: news on Virginia politics. Duplicate attached. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/29/1971
From Huntsman to Strachan RE: attached information. 1 pg. [Subject: White House Staff] [Memo], 10/11/1971
From Dent to Huntsman RE: politics in the state of Virginia. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/8/1971
From Huntsman to Dent RE: news on Virginia politics. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 9/29/1971
From Dent to Mitchell RE: how to use important southern businessmen in the 1972 campaign. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/26/1971
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: J. Curtis Herge's role in the campaign. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Memo], 10/19/1971
Handwritten notes relating to the campaign activities of key White House officials. 1 pg. [Subject: Campaign] [Other Document], 10/11/1971
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Document Description
27
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10/26/1971
Domestic Policy
Other Document
Handwritten notes relating to various White
House officials and RNC figures. 2 pgs.
27
1
10/26/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: using Bob
Teeter as a Polling Consultant. Teeter's
resume and talking paper attached. 4 pgs.
27
1
10/5/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: the results
of a Market Opinion Research poll in
Alabama. 1 pg.
27
1
10/6/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Strachan to Haldeman RE: Flanigan's
ideas on campaign polling and research. 2
pgs.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Page 1 of 4
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
1
10/14/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Parker to Haldeman RE: key state
dinners. Handwritten note added by
unknown. 1 pg.
27
1
10/22/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: attached
information from Rietz on voter registration
in New Mexico. 2 pgs.
27
1
10/19/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Dent to Mitchell and Haldeman RE:
the Kentucky gubernatorial race. 2 pgs.
27
1
10/22/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: capturing
the African-American vote. 1 pg.
27
1
10/8/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Dent to Huntsman RE: politics in the
state of Virginia. 2 pgs.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Page 2 of 4
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
1
9/29/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Huntsman to Dent RE: news on
Virginia politics. Duplicate attached. 2 pgs.
27
1
10/11/1971
White House Staff
Memo
From Huntsman to Strachan RE: attached
information. 1 pg.
27
1
10/8/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Dent to Huntsman RE: politics in the
state of Virginia. 2 pgs.
27
1
9/29/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Huntsman to Dent RE: news on
Virginia politics. 1 pg.
27
1
10/26/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Dent to Mitchell RE: how to use
important southern businessmen in the 1972
campaign. 2 pgs.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Page 3 of 4
Box Number
Folder Number
Document Date
No Date
Subject
Document Type
Document Description
27
1
10/19/1971
Campaign
Memo
From Magruder to Mitchell RE: J. Curtis
Herge's role in the campaign. 1 pg.
27
1
10/11/1971
Campaign
Other Document
Handwritten notes relating to the campaign
activities of key White House officials. 1 pg.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Page 4 of 4
10/26
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October 26, 1971
ADMINISTRATIVELY CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
GORDON STRACHAN
SUBJECT:
Campaign Research Director
Peter Flanigan's task force on Polling, Computers, and
Research recommended to the Attorney General that the
Committee hire Bob Teeter of Market Opinion Research of
Detroit as the Polling Consultant for the Campaign. The
Attorney General interviewed Teeter and was favorably
impressed. The Attorney General asked that you interview
Bob Teeter.
Teeter will be in Washington tomorrow, October 27.
Set appointment 11:00 a.m., Wednesday
Set meeting later
Other
Teeter's resume and talking points are attached.
GS;erl
BIOGRAPANCE DATA
ROBERT M. TEETER
Vice President
Market Opinion Research
327 Jonn R : Detroit, Michigan 46226
Education
wichtigan State
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University
Albion College
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Background
Graduate Assistant au Albion College
1967-34
Albion, Wichigan
Fieldman for the Romnley for Governor
1935
Campaign
Instructor at Adrian College,
1964-86
Adrian, Kichigan
Field Representative for Republican
1965
State Central Committee working on
organization and strategy of three
successful Congressional Campaigns
and several legislative campaigns
Campaign Manager for Marvin L. Esch
1956
in successful election to Congress
from the Second District of Michigan
Market Opinion Research
1967-Present
Affiliations
Member of AAPOR - American Associ-
ation for Public Opinion Research
American Political Science
Association
Research
Interests
and Pc
33. Backdrow d
Mr. Teaver has been involved in politics at virtually
every level - advance man, fieldman, organization
fund raiser, campatign manager, and now research AX
strategy. NOW he is working on political research and
strategy in terms of is total political system.
Since joining Market Opinion Research Mr. Teacer has
been involved in several mayoral elections including
Claveland and Gary in 1967, and Cleveland and Pictsury
in 1969 and several special issues elections (Noth seate-
wide and municipal). In 1968 he was involved in 11-12
state statewide elections as well as 49-50 Congressional
races in all regions of the United States.
Personal
Backcround
Born:
Coldwater, Menigan 1939
Residence:
930 Colliston Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Administratively Confidential
October 14, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
DAVE PARKER
FROM:
H.R. HALDEMAN
SUBJECT:
Key State Dinners
The Attorney General indicated that five key state dinners
will occur after January 1. The states are Pennsylvania,
New Jersey, New York, Ohio and California. There will
not be a dinner for Florida people.
You should now set tentative dates for these five states
during January and February. In early December the
Attorney General will probably be able to give you lists
of suggested guests.
6s: FYI "signed sent 10/15
H
HRH:GS:1m
October 22, 1971
DETERMINED TO BE AN
ADMINISTRATIVE
CONFIDENTIAL
E.U. 12005, Section 6-102
By EP
NARE, Date 3-25-82
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT:
Voter Registration
Please note the positive youth registration figures in New Mexico
in the attached memorandum from Ken Rietz.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
Attachment
bcc: Mr. H. R. Haldeman
CONFIDENTIAL
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
MEMORANDUM
October 22, 1971
FOR:
JEB S. MAGRUDER
FROM:
KEN RIETZ KL
SUBJECT:
Voter Registration
The latest registration statistics from New Mexico
where we have set up a registration drive are:
Year
% of Registered Republicans
1968
29.5%
1970
34.4%
1971
34.8%
1971 - - under 21
41.7%
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 19, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
H. R. HALDEMAN
FROM:
HARRY S. DENT
HSD
(us)
SUBJECT:
Kentucky Governor's Race
Background: Emberton (G.O.P.), Ford (Democrat), "Happy"
Chandler (Independent) and Smith (A.I.P.) will be on the
ticket. Emberton came out of his primary pretty well utilizing
issue hearings throughout the state. Democrat Lt. Gov. Wendell
Ford survived a hotly contested primary and has had trouble
getting the Democrats back together. The Democrats enjoy a
2 to 1 edge in registration.
Issues: Issues have been an important factor -- we have con-
trolled them. The economy was Emberton's lead issue, using
jobs for Kentucky and a reduction in the sales tax as focus
points. They then pledged to abandon use of billboards in the
campaign and have utilized the conservation issue strongly since.
Disclosure has been the latest controversy with Emberton
disclosing and Ford not. Emberton is pressing this. Ford's theme
has been anti-Nixon and anti-Nunn. He has characterized his
campaign as "the start of the dump Nixon movement."
Media: Both candidates are relying heavily on media use. The
results of a widely publicized television debate (11 television
and 42 radio stations) showed Emberton winning the debate 3 to 2
over Ford by a follow-up telephone survey. Both candidates are
planning radio and television saturation for the closing days.
Emberton got a boost Sunday when the Courier Journal endorsed him.
Page 2
10/19/71
Financing: Estimates on Ford's total outlay by the end of this
campaign run from 1.3 to 1.8 million. Roy Pfautch, Emberton's
manager, claims they have committed for approximately $900,000
and are now pressing for another $200,000 from us. In the closing
days they would like to do a telethon with Roger Ailes to help
combat voter apathy. They have a hold on the necessary prime-
time, but need money to keep it. They would like also to extend
their neighbors program into certain select areas and do some
additional direct mailing. They say these lists would be useful
to us next year.
Present Status: Everything indicates this is very close at
present and that Emberton has come a long way and still has
momentum. Pfautch cites the recently completed Strategy Research
Poll showing Emberton 31.1%, Ford 29.1% with 34.1% undecided.
Lee Nunn still urges better polls and, if favorable, go all out.
State Chairman Kerr is optimistic on returning from a tour through
the state.
Cooper, Cook, Nunn, Carter and Snyder have reportedly agreed to
clear their schedules for the last 10 days of the campaign.
October 22, 1971
DETERMINED TO BE AN
MARKING
E...
28085, Section 6-102
CONFIDENTIAL
By EP
NARS,
Date 3-25-82
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT: The Black Vote
In our proposal on the Black Vote which we submitted to you earlier,
we indicated the need to hire an Executive Director for this activity.
Bob Brown, who is a member of the White House staff, is interested in
this position and members of the task force think he is most quali-
fied. John Ehrlichman is reluctant but willing to let him join the
campaign committee, but is interested in advising the President.of
this. He would like to be sure we are interested in Bob before he
talks to the President.
Do you have any objections to Ehrlichman talking to the President
about this?
Yes
No
Comment
JEB S. MAGRUDER
bcc: Mr. H. R. Haldeman
CONFIDENTIAL
AS
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 8, 1971
re: Action Memo P 1864
MEMORANDUM TO:
Jon M. Huntsman
FROM:
Harry S. Dent
USD
SUBJECT:
Virginia politics.
You requested I check in the Richmond News Leader findings that:
new voter registrants favor the Dems by almost 2
to 1. Almost 75% look with disfavor on VP Agnew but
RN's name led all others (with 1/3 of the vote) as the
potential choice for '72. EMK followed with 18%; McCarthy
and McGovern received 11%. Muskie won 7%. 38% of
the registrants thought their votes would reflect those of
their parents. Most of the respondents were college
students. In order to avoid confusion, Sen. Brooke in-
troduced a bill setting a 30-day residency requirement
for anyone voting in a Congressional primary or general
election.
I found the following:
1. The Democrats have concentrated a drive on registering
the youth. The Republicans have as well, but not with the
same success.
2. Approval of the President among Virginia students rose
following the China initiatives. That, coupled with an overall
more moderate student populace than would be found in other
parts of the country, accounts for the President's high rating.
3. The Vice President's rating, in the view of the State
Chairman, is the point at which anti-establishment feelings
of the students are focused.
page 2 - 10/8/71
4. Kennedy's rating is due to his normal charisma with
students.
5. Muskie is seen by the students as too nebulous, earning
him a rating of only 7%.
6. McCarthy and McGovern poll low because of their extreme
views.
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 29, 1971
DETERMINED TO BE AN
GONFIDENTIAL
ADMINISTRATIVE MARKING
E.O. 12065, Section 6-102
By
Ep
E
NARS, Date 3-25-82
MEMORANDUM FOR:
HARRY S. DENT
FROM:
JON M. HUNTSMAI
gmlt
SUBJECT:
Virginia Politics
The following was reported in the September 29, 1971 News
Summary:
The Richmond News Leader found that new voter
registrants favor the Dems by almost 2 to 1. Almost
75% look with disfavor on VP Agnew but RN's name
led all others (with 1/3 of the vote) as the potential
choice for '72. EMK followed with 18%; McCarthy and
McGovern received 11%. Muskie won 7%. 38% of the
registrants thought their votes would reflect those
of their parents. Most of the respondents were
college students
In order to avoid confusion, Sen.
Brooke introduced a bill setting a 30-day residency
requirement for anyone voting in a Congressional
primary or general election.
It was requested that you report the reason why the results would
be as reported above, especially in Virginia.
Please submit your report to the Office of the Staff Secretary.
Thank you.
CC: H.R. Haldeman
A. Butterfield
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM
make Betty
sqet
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 29, 1971
on per a let note reply
CONFIDENTIAL
you
MEMORANDUM FOR:
HARRY S. DENT
FROM:
JON M. HUNTSMAN
gmit
SUBJECT:
Virginia Politics
The following was reported in the September 29, 1971 News
Summary:
The Richmond News Leader found that new voter
registrants favor the Dems by almost 2 to 1. Almost
75% look with disfavor on VP Agnew but RN's name
led all others (with 1/3 of the vote) as the potential
choice for '72. EMK followed with 18%; McCarthy and
McGovern received 11%. Muskie won 7%. 38% of the
registrants thought their votes would reflect those
of their parents. Most of the respondents were
college students
In order to avoid confusion, Sen.
Brooke introduced a bill setting a 30-day residency
requirement for anyone voting in a Congressional
primary or general election.
It was requested that you report the reason why the results would
be as reported above, especially in Virginia.
Please submit your report to the Office of the Staff Secretary.
Thank you.
cc: H.R. Haldeman
A. Butterfield
CONFIDENTIAL
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Oct. 11
TO: Gardon
FROM:
JON M. HUNTSMAN guit
FYI
Comment
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 8, 1971
re: Action Memo 1864
MEMORANDUM TO:
Jon M. Huntsman
FROM:
Harry S. Dent
USD
SUBJECT:
Virginia politics.
You requested I check in the Richmond News Leader findings that:
new voter registrants favor the Dems by almost 2
to 1. Almost 75% look with disfavor on VP Agnew but
RN's name led all others (with 1/3 of the vote) as the
potential choice for '72. EMK followed with 18%; McCarthy
and McGovern received 11%. Muskie won 7%. 38% of
the registrants thought their votes would reflect those of
their parents. Most of the respondents were college
students In order to avoid confusion, Sen. Brooke in-
troduced a bill setting a 30-day residency requirement
for anyone voting in a Congressional primary or general
election.
I found the following:
1. The Democrats have concentrated a drive on registering
the youth. The Republicans have as well, but not with the
same success.
2. Approval of the President among Virginia students rose
following the China initiatives. That, coupled with an overall
more moderate student populace than would be found in other
parts of the country, accounts for the President's high rating.
3. The Vice President's rating, in the view of the State
Chairman, is the point at which anti-establishment feelings
of the students are focused.
page 2 - 10/8/71
4. Kennedy's rating is due to his normal charisma with
students.
5. Muskie is seen by the students as too nebulous, earning
him a rating of only 7%.
6. McCarthy and McGovern poll low because of their extreme
views.
MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
September 29, 1971
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM FOR:
HARRY S. DENT
FROM:
JON M. HUNTSMAN
SUBJECT:
Virginia Politics
The following was reported in the September 29, 1971 News
Summary:
The Richmond News Leader found that new voter
registrants favor the Dems by almost 2 to 1. Almost
75% look with disfavor on VP Agnew but RN's name
led all others (with 1/3 of the vote) as the potential
choice for '72. EMK followed with 18%; McCarthy and
McGovern received 11%. Muskie won 7%. 38% of the
registrants thought their votes would reflect those
of their parents. Most of the respondents were
college students
In order to avoid confusion, Sen.
Brooke introduced a bill setting a 30-day residency
requirement for anyone voting in a Congressional
primary or general election.
It was requested that you report the reason why the results would
be as reported above, especially in Virginia.
Please submit your report to the Office of the Staff Secretary.
Thank you.
cc: H.R. Haldeman
A. Butterfield
CONFIDENTIAL
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
October 26, 1971
MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
FROM:
HARRY S. DENT
HSD
I have five prime Southern businessmen who are willing to take
on big assignments in the South in 1972. They are Laurence F.
Lee, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Peninsular Life Insurance
Company in Jacksonville, Florida; Willard Robertson, Volkswagen
distributor in five Southern states, of New Orleans; Stanley Frank,
Chairman of the Board of Carolina By-Products Company, Inc.,
Greensboro, North Carolina; and Maxie Jarman, former head of
GENESCO (shoes and apparel), Nashville, Tennessee; and Win
Rockefeller.
Mr. Lee has offered virtually full-time from January on. He is
very dynamic. My idea is to use Lee to move over the South
cranking up big businessmen and Chamber leaders. He doesn't
consider himself a fund-raiser. However, he has met Lee Nunn and
would be a good man to put Lee onto the prospects as he travels
around. Attached is a biographical sketch on him. (He is coming
back to see me Friday).
The other three men could be given similar assignments, but they
won't be available as much as Lee. Lee is anxious to make his
plans. If suitable to you, I would like to have them in for lunch
with you one day and let's give them the word. Lee should see you
Friday for 10 minutes.
Rockefeller can help with money and blacks. He might finance
some operations.
Roger Milliken will raise money at the right time. He will
probably want to use it in another special Southern operation,
where he can see and know it is effectively used, as last time.
Page 2
10/26/71
Milliken won't do much on the November 9 dinners because he
doesn't believe in raising money to pay off debts.
None of these men should be a state chairman. They should
help with money, use of their planes, and to line up high
level business and professional support, and black support
from Rockefeller.
In South Carolina we may want to use Fred Dent as state
chairman. He is the nation's "textile man of the year" and
very highly regarded. He is not an active Republican, is a
former textile association national president, and is no kin
to me.
We can back him up with Bobby Richardson, the ex-Yankee baseball
star; Cale Yarborough, a stock car champ; General Mark Clark;
and a blue ribbon committee representing every segment of society.
We'll use the state GOP separately and have them organized with
RN Chairmen and committees in each county. I'll have this set up
by the time you are ready to go.
What I need is your OK on going ahead.
Milliken's right hand man, Hal Byrd, will be the one I'll
principally work through sub rosa in South Carolina. He'll be
state finance chairman.
Fred Dent is Milliken's choice. He is non-controversial and is
very popular and prestigious.
bcc: H. R. Haldeman
COMMITTEE FOR THE RE-ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT
CONFIDENTIAL
October 19, 1971
1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE N.W
WASHINGTON. D. C 20006
(202) 333-0920
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUBJECT:
J. Curtis Herge
For your information, Curt Herge is leaving Mudge Rose
Guthrie and Alexander in New York and has accepted a position
on the campaign staff here in Washington.
Curt will report to Bart Porter and will be working on
Spokesmen Resources. Current plans are that he will be on
board around December 1.
JEB S. MAGRUDER
JSM
10/11
I
J8m
Ken Clausen re
AG agrees
story s youth activities
our positive attitude a
will see Hal Bruno
of Newsweek who is
doing a youth story
@
2
Go w/ oct action on
Ritz memo
+
m
agree RNC is way lahind
AG looding for man to
prod Rn - like or
possil Orotiner; Jsm
supposed to come 2 B
AG Evons off dime on Rnc
mack Elec campuses - memo?
- Rietz beginning w/ memo.
nH- petition drive begin
nor. 1.