LETTER TO HUBERT H. HUMPHREY FROMALLEN W. DULLES

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• Publication Date: January 19, 1959
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The Honorable Hirt H. K phrr y
Chair, Sox itteae of Disarmament
Committa0 on Foreign Relations
United States 8emate
Washington 25, D. G.
9 JAN 1959
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Dear Senator Remphtys
to receipt of your letter of December 1?,
1958 inviting repsesa adv*s of this Agency to testily Fore
the Subcommittee, di tssioes have been weld v Aft the Staff
Director of the Su on-III
tt*e, Miss be Geeta. It is now
understood that the suggested time far Agency rspresente-ti
to appear is 2:00 p, as.. oft Wednesday, as Janeary 1"9.
The varies questions an which tits Snbaommitt"
desires farssa11 , har? been car llir reviewed and I believe
we can be of assi:a e. Accordingly, I iue" requested
Mr. John S. Warm", our Legislative Commel, to confer with
Was Coots to advise the yes of the specific Individuals who
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QOC 9.0054
l5 January 1959
MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Central Intelligence
SUBJEC'T% Request for Appearance Before the Senate
Subcommittee as Disarm zueat
1. This memorandum suggests action on the part of the Director
of Central btelligeuce. Such requested action is contained in paragraph
4.
were making a mistake he would go along with our proposal. The
individual since he has published a book on many of fits matters to be
questioned by the Subcommittee inquiry. I gather that Senator Humphrey
believes that the Subcommittee members will not easily understand the
Agency's reluctance to have him. appear to testify to unclassified matters
in open session. However, Senator Humphrey said ow though he felt we
Agency is making a mistske in not permitting testify as a private STAT
of the CIA team. Apparently Senator Humph, star y feels that the
Senator Humphrey the original suggestion that a member STAT
2. Was Betty Goats, Staff Director of the Senate Disarmament
Subcommittee, and Loegislative Counsel have had eotdaming discussions
relating to a time which the Agency representative, would testify in
executive sessioa. As of now the time desired by the Subcommittee is
2:00 p. M. an Wednesday. 28 Janwiar _W9. The areas of their inquiry
are set forth in the a3at to their letter inviting us to testify dated
27 December 1968. The questions to be directed to the Agency were
discussed in some detail previously with members of the staff by
representatives of the Agency.
3. The situation of invitation from the Sub-
committee is a matter of some concern. Miss cloaft had discussed with
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delaying his trip by amts day. She has been advised that we would look
into this matter.
inquired if it were passible fer appear on 23 ?anuary. STAT
could be fitted in an *0 0* two da s. On th0 other band. Was Go is
23rd ed February and aim of February and it was possible deaf STAT
situation is further complicated by his preposed trip out of tks country
from 23 January t ptrough 9 February. I bove conveyed to Miss Gouts
this information with the suggestion tbs possibly he could testily on
some other dais or thtt 1ally with Senator Humpk*ey
personally. miss Gents stated that Gartbeff talking with Senator
Humphrey did net most the situation at all. The Subcommittee closes
4. Is any event it Was desired to **t "A the present schedule
for the CIA witasss+es. Consequmtlly, theme is at+fa+si-ed for t
signature a proposed letter to Senator Hwmpkrsy agreeing to provide
appropriate witnesses for an ox*sw ivs session before the Subcommittee
on ZI Jom+wrry.
:_/ rn S. Warner
'TOM 5. WAMZIL
Legislative Counsel
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UNITED STATES SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN R
December 1?, 1958
Mr. Allen Dulles
Director
Central Intelligence Agency
1438 N Street, N. W.
Washington, li. G.
Dear Mr. Dulles:
sincerely,
The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee ea Disarmament
plans to hold several days of hearings in the coming months aimed
primarily to examine more closely the relationship of arms control
problems to over-all foreign and defense policies. It to in this
connection that I would like to invite you or your representatives
to testify before the Subcommittee in executive session at MOO a. m.
on January 14, 1984. If this date is not a convenient one it should be
possible to find an alternative.
At my instruction a member of the Subcommittee staff submitted
to your agency a few weeks ago a number of questions which
constitute the areas of interest to the Subcommittee. I am attaching
a list of the so questions so that you may see the type of information
the Subcommittee is seeking.
I appreciate the cooperation your agency has given the subcommittee
in the past and I have found most valuable the information it has
accumulated.
/s/ Hubert H. Humphrey
Hubert H. Humphrey
Chairman
Subcommittee on Disarmament
TIONS
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December 15, 1988
SENATE TORSION RELATIONS COMMITTEE
SUBCOMMITTEE ON DISARMAMENT
SOME AREAS C8' INQUIRY TOR HEARINGS - 1959
86th Congress, First Session
A. Soviet Military Capabilities and Strategy
1. What is known about Soviet development and production of small
Z. What information do you have regarding the attitude Of Other
countries toward the desirability of employing "clear weapons
in the defense of their country?
nuclear and non-nuclear weapons
nuclear weapons?
What do we know about Soviet missile Capabilities? To what extent is surprise attack a probable method of Soviet
agrea*ion I What kind of surprise attack is mostt likely from the
point of view of Soviet-Sine strategy against Asia ? Against
Europe? Against the U. S. t
4. What aspects of new developments in weapons technology in the
Soviet Union are anticipated in the near future?
B. Attitudes of other nations toward use of nuclear weapons in defense
1. The smallest nuclear weapon is considered mete powerful than
the largest conventional weapons of World War U. Can you give
at r information regarding the extent to whisk the discrepancy in
*is* makes a distinction inevitable in the ens of people between
countries of bringing Communist China into more direct participa-
ties in arms control discussions and measures?
What information is available regarding the policy of the Soviet
Union toward siding Communist China in any way n the nuclear
weapons field ? What information is available regarding the
attitude of Communist China toward receiving and/or developing
nuclear weapons ? C
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Male of Communist China in Arms Control plans
1. What are some of the political and strategic implications in Asian
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D. Relationship of Arms Control to European Security
What is the intelligeacs sodmate of the conditions under which
the Soviet Union would agree to a reunified Germany?
2. To what extent do the Soviets plan to withdraw part or all of their
troops from Eastern Europe? Wader what conditions?
S. What are the implications within satellite countries of a withdrawal
of Soviet troops from .astern Europe?
4. Pry what we know about Soviet policy what would be the political
and strategic significant* of a ground inspection system in
Western and Eastern Europe including the Soviet Union?
S. What is the attitude of Western European countries toward the
stationing of U. S. troops on their territory in the event U. S.
troops were withdrawn from Getniany?
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UNITED STATES SENATE
Committee on 7oreign Relations
December 14. 1958
The Sonata Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Dis-
armament plans to held several days of hearings is the Coming
mouths for the purpose *1 of axninis8 more closely the relation-
ship of arms control problems to over-all foreign end defense
policies. It is in this connection that I would like to invite you
to testify before the 8eebceenmitteo in public session at 18:9Q a. m.
on Tway. January 15. 1939. If this date is not convenient
it should be possible to d an alternative.
Your study of Soviet nuclear policy and military
strategy awakes you a particularly valuable witness. You would
be at liberty to discuss and present your various ideas in this
general Field. Mmoeverg to show you some of the interests of
the Subcommittee I am attaehiag a list of questions on which I
hope it would be p Bible to receive your views. If you wish to
present a brief prepared statement covering points you wish to
emphasise this waild also be letlpfuL
I am looking forward to your appearance.
Sincce rely.
/a/ Hubert H. H matpbrey
Hubert H. Humphrey
Chairman
Subcommittee on Disarmament
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SENATE FOREION RELATIONS COMMITTEE
SUBCOMMITTEE ON DISARMAMENT
SOME AREAS OF INQUIRY FOR HEARINGS ? 1959
86th Congress. First Session
A. of Polic and its Relation to Arms Control
What are that most likely forms of Soviet and Chinese Communist
expansionism In the immediate future ? To what extent is surprise
attack a probable method of soviet agression? To what extent should
our estimate of Soviet air= govern our arms control policy and pro-
posals and our defense preparations?
What is your view regarding the policy of the Soviet Union toward
aiding Communist China in the nuclear weapons field'?
H. U. S. /Soviet MUita Ca VU#1*s
If it is found that the U. S. would be denied the use of nuclear
weapons in defending friendly nations against Communist aggression
because of political factors. what would be the mats consequences in
terms of U.S. defense strategy and U. S. foreign policy?
C. United States Frei Patin Toward Easters Erer e
Should the reduction of tension in Eastern E rope, I. e.. lessening
of Soviet pressure on the satellites, be a goal at American foreign
policy ?
What arms control measures might reduce tension in Eastern
Europe ? Prevention of surprise attack ? Withdrawal or relocation of Soviet
and United States troops?
What changes is the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe -? political,
economic. technoleegie , and military, should be weighed in determining
our own defense requirements and the requirements of NATO?
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24 December 1958
MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Central Intelligence
SUBJECT: Subcommittee on Disarmament of Seaate
Committee on Foreign Relations
1. This memorandum is for information only.
2. The Agency has appeared formally three times before
Senator Hubert H. Humphrey's Subcommittee on Disarmament.
Each time Dr. Scoville appeared, and the dates were 13 March,
20 March, and 19 June 1958. D'Arcy Brent appeared with
Dr. Scoville at the session on 20 March 1958. The testimony
was primarily in connection with detection of Soviet nuclear
explosions. Senator Humphrey and the Subcommittee staff
were cooperative on the security aspects.
3. No specific arrangements have been made for further
appearances, but the Subcommittee staff has asked whether we
could help in answering a questionnaire they have prepared and
we indicated areas in which we could be of assistance. We informed
the staff that we reserved decision as to whether the Agency would
actually testify at any hearing.
4. The Subcommittee now functions under the Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations and is made up of Senators
Hubert H. Humphrey (D), Chairman, Russell B. Long (D.. La. ),
John F. Kennedy (D.. Mass. ), Alexander Wiley (R.. Wis. ).
Bourke B. Hickenlooper (ft.. Iowa). and William Langer (R.,
N. Dak. ).
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. Attached is the letter from Senator Hun, hre to
with the questions he proposes to put to
LAWRENCE R. HOUSTON
General Counsel
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MEMORANDUM FOR: THE DIRECTOR
Attached is a memorandum about our
relations with the Senate Subcommittee on
Disarmament in connection with a request
for testimony by Last night
we received the attached request from the
Chairman for an Agency appearance on
14 January. A response to this should await
your discussions with Senator Humphrey on
. Senator Humphrey will not
be back in Washington before 30 December
and perhaps not until the following week.
LAWRENCE R. HOUSTON 24 December 1958
General Counsel (DATE)
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Reference the attached, in event this
materializes, will you probably be
attending?
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(DATE)
FORM H Iv' REPLACES FORM
AUG 54 WHICH MAY BE USED.
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