 recommendation should be supported. He was strongly impressed by Westmoreland's concept of providing security of two kinds. A, security of the country as a whole from large, well-organized forces. B, security from the guerrillas, the assassins, the terrorists, the sleepers, the nightriders, the informers. He agreed with Westmoreland's view that U.S. troops can contribute to the farmer, but only the Vietnamese can finally succeed with the latter. I went into detail in the possible use of the force of B-52s against the target area, where and VidCon forces are located, and where they are based and housed in South Vietnam. In response to his question, I told him there were no friendly people within seven kilometers of this target. He then stated that he definitely wanted to support operations of this kind, and he thought the first one should be carried out immediately or at least as soon as practical. Next, I reviewed the patterns of recent operations in North Vietnam. General asked whether we are assured against inflated damage estimates. I described the bomb damage assessment, and commented on targets such as bridges and ammunition systems. I pointed out the targets on the list which should get across to the DRV, the idea that there are no sanctuary, are there no arbitrary restrictions against working our way further north. He had no specific comment on the bombing program. Well, you know, we got it pretty close last night. Four of their mages came out and intercepted us, and we knocked two of them out. I read off briefly the 13 various steps that the United States government had taken to try to reach reasonable, peaceful solutions in Southeast Asia. He indicated he was aware of the strong case that our State Department had made in this regard, and he thought the paper should be published immediately. Recent history of the United States negotiating efforts Southeast Asia dated June 10th should be published, he thought, as a white paper. I reviewed the State of Affairs of the Dominican Republic, mentioning the ambassador, the buckler and his colleagues on the OAS. The idea would have to be a broadly based government. I covered the outbreak of conflict between the rebels and our airborne forces yesterday and how they had fired first, and we responded 23 minutes later. He was gratified at the firm action that was being taken by the Brazilian general, General Alvin. The generalizing our guards the possibility of removing more of our forces. And as Quinty would be done, I told him the president had moved it from 21,000 down to 14,000, and the planning had already done, and in the hope of removing two more battalions soon, as Alvin was releasing them. I mentioned the possibility that the Brazilian might furnish another battalion. He indicated he thought this would be an actual opportunity. I asked him if, according to President Johnson, that he would let Melton, the ass Melton to go on a trip to South America. He picked up his phone call Melton, and Melton told him that he would not be with the Ys, take the task. He had such a schedule and such a hard load of work, he mess with time. Finally, I told the general, the president reiterated he'd like to see him from time to time, talk about matters that are prosecuting these problems, and he suggested the possibility of five hours in Washington next to three weeks, he'd like to get together. A few military people, such as the Joint Chiefs of Staff and others, generalized now, I indicated next visit to Washington, but be on the 28th this month. He indicated Greenland is the idea of discussions with the president, said he would welcome him. He'd be glad to include a lunch or a small dinner, such as the president suggested any time. There it is. Mr. President, first let me say I agree exactly with what you said. President, I'm proud of you and your country's proud of you, and the only thing I regret is that you're going to pick up some Republican seats as a result of that kind of forward-looking policy, and I won't be happy with that unless they like you, and if they like you, I won't object. But I think you ought to get a muzzler on the layer, just make him put, telling me that I can't have ground proof to protect my own airplane, because I can't bomb like he wants to if it got down to a bit. Tom, you're destroying my airplanes on the ground. Do you consider letting me trade morse to you for Larry? Hey, carry your boy, and I'm sorry to bother you, Jerry. Tom, do you want to say hi to you? He's sitting in here trying to get my bail out of a crack. I had to get a good lawyer, and if you get enough danger and want the right kind of doctor, you leave to take a Republican. Go to the Republican first, don't you, Jerry? Fine, thanks. Let's talk with you. I'll see you soon.