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12. ', Our ultimate goal is to eliminate nuclear weapons
entirely. By necessity, this is a very long-term goal, which
requires, as we pursue our SDI research, equally energetic efforts
to diminish the threat posed by conventional arms imbalances, both
through conventional force improvements, and the negotiation of
arms reductions and confidence building measures.
(U)
We fully recognize the contribution nuclear weapons make to
deterring conventional aggression. We equally recognize the
destructiveness of war by conventional and chemical means, and the
need both to deter such conflict and to reduce the danger posed by
the threat of aggression through such means. (U)
Managing the Presentation of the U.S. SDI Program (U)
To ensure that we are indeed clear in presenting U.S. policy
in this critical area, all of our presentations on the SDI program
must be coordinated effectively. Therefore, all major public
statements, briefings, reports, speeches, articles, op ed pieces,
etc. which are generated by officials of this Administration and
which involve the U.S. SDI program will be cleared in advance by
the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. No
statements by officials of this Administration will be made
publicly, or in diplomatic, military, or scientific channels, that
have not been so cleared. (C)
In addition, major public or diplomatic contacts on SDI shall
be fully coordinated on an interagency basis and cleared in
advance with the Assistant to the President for National Security
Affairs. (C)
Rould Ragan
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