International negotiation; Eastern Europe: the unstable element in the Soviet empire. 2nd session, 1970. 91/20 Health activities: federal expenditures and public purpose. June 1970. 91/21 Negotiation and Statecraft, a selection of readings. 2nd session, 1970. 91/22 Legislative reorganization act of 1970 (Public Law 91-510, Oct. 26, 1970). 2nd session, 1970. 91/23 1st Session THE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL NEW ROLE AND STRUCTURE February 7, 1969 SUBMITTED BY THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS (Pursuant to S. Res. 24, 91st Cong.) OF THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS UNITED STATES SENATE OF MICHIGAN 25-807 REFERENCE PURCHASED THROUGH Printed for the use of the Committee on Government Operations U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE WASHINGTON: 1969 FOREWORD In its study of the effectiveness of this country's national security methods, staffing and procedures, the subcommittee has a continuing interest in the National Security Council and in the role and powers of the Secretary of State and his Department. On February 7, 1969, the White House announced President Nixon's new arrangements for the National Security Council. On the same day Secretary of State Rogers sent a special message to the employees of State and related foreign affairs agencies outlining these NSC arrangements and describing the role of the Department of State in the new system. The purpose of this publication is to make available to the subcommittee the texts of the White House announcement of February 7 and of related official documents. HENRY M. JACKSON, Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security and MARCH 4, 1969. III |