won't go through all of them, but these are brief excerpts from their letters.

Mrs. HANSEN. Please insert the document in the record.

(The document follows:)

MISCELLANEOUS EXPRESSIONS OF SUPPORT FOR THE PROGRAMS OF THE WOODROW WILSON INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR SCHOLARS

"The President, to whose unceasing search for world peace the Center would be a most appropriate tribute and recognition, I admired greatly and knew rather well. And I should like to have a part in projecting to future generations an appreciation of what he stood for."-Arthur Krock, letter to H. H. H.,1 December 3, 1969.

"I think the program for the Woodrow Wilson International Center *** is a very good one and the Board has chosen two very timely and interesting topics for the opening period."-Judge Philip C. Jessup, letter to H. H. H., November 29, 1969

"The new fellowship and guest scholar programs of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars *** will enhance commitment to international peace and will stimulate new governmental approaches to meeting the significant issues of our society."-A. D. Holt, president, University of Tennessee, letter to H. H. H., November 26, 1969

"The clear and inspiring statement of the purpose and more of operation of the Center are evidence of the careful thought that has gone into creating a living, ever-renewed memorial to a great President and a profound thinker about national and international politics. You are helping create * * * a highly original, innovative and greatly needed institution of genuine intellectual excitement and creativity."-Philip E. Mosely, Columbia University, letter to H. H. H., November 24, 1969.

***What you have planned is extremely attractive and important. I've been over the brochure with care, and I like it very much *** With very good wishes for the new enterprise."-David Riesman, letter to B. H. R., November 28, 1969.

"Congratulations on such a fine beginning."-O. Meredith Wilson, Director, Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences letter to H. H. H., November 26, 1969.

"*** great progress has been made in evolving the concept of the Center, which I feel will make a most important contribution."-George C. McGhee, letter to H. H. H., November 24, 1969.

"I will follow the work of the Center with interest. These are matters which you and I have been concerned about all our mature years * *."-Chief Justice Burger, letter to H. H. H., November 28, 1969.

"I would like to congratulate you on *** the broad principles on which you see your work developing. So much in your purpose and methods are 'Wiltonian' that I am very pleased with your clarion call."-Warden H. Koeppler, Wilton Park, Sussex, England, letter to B. H. R., December 1, 1969.

"I was deeply pleased to learn of your new programs and the great promise of their success ***. I appreciate the opportunity to support this most worthwhile undertaking."-President Lyndon B. Johnson, letter to H. H. H., November 25, 1969.

"I had occasion to look at the announcement of the Woodrow Wilson International Center, and I believe it represents an auspicious beginning for that effort."-Robert Wood. Director, Joint Center for Urban Studies of MIT and Harvard, letter to H. H. H., November 28, 1969.

"It seems to me that the subjects selected for investigation at the Center during the first stage are extremely significant and very timely."-Sam M. Lambert, executive secretary, National Education Association, letter to H. H. H., December 4, 1969.

"I congratulate you on having pulled together an excellent program for the Woodrow Wilson Center."-Joseph S. Clark. U.S. Senator from Pennsyl vania (1957-69), letter to B. H. R., December 3,1969.

1 Hon. Hubert H. Humphrey, Chairman of the Board.

2 Benjamin H. Read, Director.

"I am happy to see significant institutions like yours created in the District to serve long term purposes. Congratulations."-Arnold Kramish, Institute for the Future, letter to B. H. R., December 2, 1969.

"I would certainly give any help I can to the new fellowship program."— Lord C. P. Snow, letter to H. H. H., November 27, 1969.

"I am very much impressed and excited by the brochure for the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, and I'm glad to see that the program is off the ground."-Fred G. Burke, Dean, International Studies, SUNY at Buffalo, letter to B. H. R., December 3, 1969.

"I am highly pleased to receive your invitation to become an honorary member of the Board of Trustees of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and I am delighted to accept."-President Harry S. Truman, letter to H. H. H., December 3, 1969.

"The steps you have taken for the Woodrow Wilson Memorial are admirable. I favor the program you have adopted."-Robert D. Calkins, vice chancellor, University of California, Santa Cruz. letter to H. H. H., November 24, 1969.

"Your proposal is imaginative, large scale, and important. I shall take much satisfaction in assisting in any way I can."-Ambassador Kenneth B. Keating, U.S. Ambassador to India, letter to B. H. R., December 3, 1969.

"I am delighted that the Woodrow Wilson Center is off the ground *** I am particularly impressed with the importance of the two topics you have identified for initial concentration *** My congratulations on an auspicious beginning."-Stephen K. Bailey, Syracuse University, letter to H. H. H., December 3, 1969.

**** The new program for Woodrow Wilson scholarships *** is most encouraging and I shall want to be of any help I can."-August Heckscher, New York City Administrator, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs, letter to H. H. H., December 8, 1969.

"I am pleased to hear about the plans for the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. It appears to me that the Board has made a wise decision * ** The program is an appropriate tribute to the memory of Woodrow Wilson, and I sincerely hope it has great success."-Herman B. Wells, Chancellor, Indiana University, letter to H. H. H., December 4, 1969.

"I look forward with the greatest eagerness to being a part of this very promising and valuable effort."-Arthur Larson, Duke University Rule of Law Research Center, letter to H. H. H., December 11, 1969.

"I am most impressed by the aims and organization of the Center."-John H. Crook, University of Bristol, United Kingdom, letter to H. H. H., December 9, 1969.

"You may be certain that I will support adequate funding * **for such a worthwhile project."-Richard S. Schweiker, U.S. Senator, letter to H. H. H., December 11, 1969.

"The brochure detailing finished plans for the Wilson International Center and its assemblages of scholars strikes me as very much 'on track' *** No special persuasions should be required to attract several first class journalists of scholarly bent to participate in the Center's programs * * * These arrangements should prove so mutually useful to your scholars and many senior people in our profession, that a Wilsonian invitation is assured of acceptance."-Hedley Donovan, editor-in-chief, Time, letter to H. H. H., December 12, 1969.

"I approve heartily of the type of living memorial you are developing and I have a special place in my mind for President Wilson * * * *I approve enthusiastically of the plan to emphasize studies by scholars from several countries that are designed to increase our understanding of significant international, governmental, and social problems."-Milton S. Eisenhower, letter to H. H. H., December 12, 1969.

"I would like to state clearly and warmly my great sympathy for the big ideals expressed in the statement of policy of the International Center."-Ragnar Frisch, University of Oslo, Norway, letter to H. H. H., December 9, 1969.

"Your program is most exciting and I enthusiastically agree to serve on the Advisory Committee."-Chet Huntley, NBC News, letter to H. H. H., December 11, 1969.

"The Center's program seems to me to be admirable and consonant with President Wilson's ideal and concerns."-Frank Thistlethwaite, vice-chancellor, University of East Anglia, United Kingdom, letter, December 10.

"I heartily approve the subjects which the Center intends to handle, notably the one on our deteriorating environment and the general stress on environmental

problems."-Ambassador HENRY CABOT LODGE, letter to H. H. H., December 15,

1969.

"I am confident that once the fellowship program becomes fully operational, the Center will make a distinct contribution to increased understanding and cooperation between men from academic circles and men in government for the benefit of the world community."-Secretary General GALO PAza. Organization of American States, letter to H. H. H., December 12, 1969.

"I am glad to be informed of the details of this Center which I regard as a potentially most important instrument for promoting the concepts of international understanding and cooperation which were 'the ideals and concerns of Woodrow Wilson.'"-Secretary General U THANT, United Nations, letter to H. H. H., December 16, 1969.

"I find it very gratifying to be associated with this most valuable undertaking, the ideals and concerns of which are so intensely shared by the people of my country."-MITCHELL SHARP, Secretary of State for External Affairs, Canada, in letter to H. H. H., December 16, 1969.

"I wholeheartedly agree with your statement of policy for the programs. The two subjects upon which the Center will focus its attention are worthy of your effort and should engender an enthusiastic and, I would expect, effective response."-JOHN P. RAYNOR, S.J., president, Marquette University, letter to H. H. H., December 17, 1969.

"There is hardly any doubt that the aims of the Center are important and they will contribute to the advance of man's understanding of complex social and scientific problems."-Academician M. D. MILLIONSHCHIKOV, vice president, U.S.S.R. Academy of Sciences, letter to H.H.H., December 19, 1969.

"I am pleased to have your brochure on the Center and to learn that its immediate efforts are being directed toward the study of the seas. Your plans seem good * * *".-Professor LOUIS HENKIN, Columbia University School of Law, letter to B. H. R., January 6, 1970.

"I find the whole idea and initial program of your Center exciting. You are embarking upon an enterprise that should be fascinating as it unfolds and develops."-WILBERT M. CHAPMAN, director, Marine Resources, San Diego, letter to B. H. R., January 7, 1970.

"The proposed interdisciplinary study group approach to central problems and issues is an extremely useful idea. The Center would in particular offer a framework for cross-fertilization, not only among the various disciplines which will be represented but also among the various national and cultural approaches to problems which an international group of scholars will provide."-DAVID A. MORSE, director-general, International Labour Office, letter to H. H. H., January 6, 1970.

"I am delighted and honoured to *** offer the Center my best wishes for a fruitful future."-Prime Minister HAROLD WILSON, letter to H. H. H., January 3, 1970.

"Your precis of marine studies at the Wilson Center is sharp and accurate *** It will require international cooperation to study. I feel you are right on track ***"-EDWARD WENK, Jr., executive secretary, National Council on Marine Resources, letter B. H. R., January 9, 1970.

"Literature relating to the Woodrow Wilson Center was received with considerable interest on this campus. Several of our deans have expressed a desire to be apprised of the particulars of this new fellowship and guest scholar program *** Our commendations for your involvement in a most significant effort."-STANFORD O. CAZIER, vice-provost, Utah State University, letter to. H. H H., January 8, 1970.

"I think that the Woodrow Wilson Center has an opportunity to contribute greatly to the rapid development of environmental studies. I think the statement of purpose, as outlined in the paper, is very good indeed."-RICHARD A. FALK, professor, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University, letter to A. M.,3 December 31, 1969.

"I am very pleased to learn that the Center's fellowship program will focus initially on the development of international law and cooperation in ocean space on man's relations with and response to his deteriorating environment. These appear to be very appropriate, imaginative fields in which to embody the ideals characteristic of President Wilson's approach to the problems of his day."DAVID ROCKEFELLER, letter to H. H.H., January 7, 1970.

3 Albert Meisel, Deputy Director.

"Personally I think your plans might result in important contributions to all nations in their planning for the future * * *”.—Dr. MARGARET CLAPP, Cultural Attaché and Chairman, U.S. Educational Foundation in India, letter to B. H. R. January 16, 1970.

"The WWICS sounds like a brilliant idea, eminently worthwhile."-DEWITT WALLACE, Cochairman, Reader's Digest, letter to H. H. H., January 19, 1970. "Personally I feel that the Center's concept has considerable merit * EDGAR F. KAISER, chairman, Kaiser Industries, letter to H.H.H., January 28, 1970. "I am impressed with the nature and scope of the various programs that will be undertaken (at the Center) and am especially pleased to learn that substantial effort will be devoted to what you describe as man's relations and response to his deteriorating environment."-HENRY FORD III, chairman, Ford Motor Co., letter to H.H.H., January 28, 1970.

"It's a splendid idea and one that will doubtless be a smashing success. EUGENE J. WEBB, professor of organizational behavior, Stanford, letter to B.H.R., January 20, 1970.

**** express my great enthusiasm for the new institution, and my general approval of the initial plans."-LYNN WHITE, JR., professor of history, University of California at Los Angeles, letter to A.M., February 5, 1970.

"Your new Woodrow Wilson Center sounds fascinating."-RAYMOND VERNON, Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, letter to B.H.R., February 5, 1970.

"*** the cause is good and the program well thought through * * *”—JOHN HAY WHITNEY, letter to H.H.H., February 4, 1970.

*** this organization has the potential for making a solid contribution to solving some of our pressing problems."-PAUL R. EHRLICH, professor of biology, Stanford University, letter to A.M., February 2, 1970.

"I am happy that by the initiative of the Congress of the United States there has been created a study center in honor of President Woodrow Wilson, and I am particularly pleased that the Center has taken as one of its first assignments the study of problems related to international understanding. I send you my best wishes for the successful work of your international scholars on behalf of the peaceful coexistence of people everywhere."-CHANCELLOR WILLY BRANDT, Federal Republic of Germany, letter to H.H.H., January 12, 1970.

the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars *** originates under high ideals and with noble aims. *** I wish to assure you that I will always be glad to give every possible constructive contribution to the activity of the Center."-MARIANO RUMOR, president of the Council of Ministers, Italy, letter to H.H.H., February 27, 1970.

"I am quite interested in the role that you have defined and feel that is a much needed function which is in a position to do a great deal of good."-JOHN DIEBOLD, the Diebold Group, Inc., management consultants, New York City, letter to A.M., April 7, 1970.

"I am glad to learn of the establishment of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, which seems to me a memorial most appropriate for the President who combined a devotion to scholarship with a passion for peace."EISAKU SATO, Prime Minister of Japan, letter to H.H.H., March 5, 1970.

Mr. HUMPHREY. Before getting to the crucial matter of funding for the Center, on which I want to concentrate this morning, let me say just a few additional words about the spirit underlying the fellowship and guest scholar programs we hope to implement.

INTERDISCIPLINARY ACTION

The Board does not view the congressional mandate in establishing the Center as authorizing the creation of a traditional educational program, like the many offered in the excellent existing institutions in this city and elsewhere, where individual scholars come primarily to advance their own education in any one of the diverse fields of human learning. The scholarship which the Board wants to support with public and private funds-we are going to raise, hopefully, substantial private funds-in this program is the application of intelligence, ex

perience, and dedication by international scholars toward the better understanding and solution of some of the overwhelming and urgent problems confronting man.

From my present position in the academic world as well as from past vantage points in the legislative and executive branches, I have observed with increasing concern the growing gap between the world of learning and the world of public affairs. I am sure many of you men and women who serve in Government have experienced the same thing. All too frequently people in public life have come to believe that the best products of the academic world have little relevance to their public responsibilities and the making of public policy and decisions. I now know the reverse to be true and have seen how futile and removed Government seems to many persons on the campuses, and what a lack of connection there is.

There are many reasons for this growing gap. One reason, in the Board's opinion, is the lack of institutional meeting grounds on which Government people and people drawn from the academic world and other learned professions can come together in an atmosphere of complete freedom of inquiry and equality to work on significant problems of common concern. It is for this reason that the Board has rejected sponsoring Government contract research at the Center.

Let me add that the Board holds that no one discipline or field has a monopoly on the world of learning and that intelligent people with wide experience in practical affairs drawn from many walks of life will be welcome at the Center. We hope that such work on common problems will cut across the boundaries of academic disciplines, professions and nationalities alike, and produce a new example of interdisciplinary action, to which so much lipservice is given today.

Mr. REIFEL. Mr. Vice President, there is no one more aware of the significant role of the American Indian in the development of this country. I am wondering if there would be a place here in which the institute would provide an opportunity for a scholar to really get at a truthful portrayal of the role of the Indian American in this country. They might have had some impact on affairs internationally.

Mr. HUMPHREY. I think this would be a subject matter we should give special attention to. I rode in last night on the plane with a group of Indian citizens from the State of Washington that was coming in from the Seattle area. I just happened to meet them. I didn't discuss too much about their program but just visited with them.

In my State of Minnesota, of course, we are now facing many problems relating to our Indian people. I would think it would be very good just to go out of our way frankly, to see that we had one or more scholars in this field to direct their attention to the life of the Indian in current American society and to many of the problems that the Indian faces today and what we must do about them. I want to call Mr. Read's attention to this.

We have a selection committee, and we can discuss with you how these scholars are selected. So we can go out of our way to make sure this kind of balance gets into the scholarship of the Center. There would be no difficulty at all. As a matter of fact, I think it is much to be desired.