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The Secretary of State to the United States Representative at the United Nations (Lodge)1
Dear Cabot: Thank you for your letter of June 52 about disarmament.
I believe that we are in substantial agreement on the desirability of minimizing emphasis on the forthcoming Disarmament Commission discussions. When we speak of taking initiative in discussions with friendly delegations, we merely intend to assure that, before the Disarmament Commission convenes, we should make sure that we and our friends see eye to eye on the most important issues.
I suggest that it would be helpful for you to discuss this with Mr. Gordon Arneson, my Adviser on Atomic Energy matters, and an officer from UNA, either in Washington or New York at your convenience.
Sincerely yours,