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solved these kinds of problems with this interim ship, as we are calling^ 

 it, or we might call it a phase one ship, then we come back to the 

 drawing board and design a really large drilling ship, build it, and 

 take it out to a spot selected by Professor Hess' site selection commit- 

 tee and go on doA\ni to the bottom. 



I thank you. 



Mr. Miller. Thank you very much, Mr. Bascom. 



Are there any questions? 



(No response.) 



I want to thank you, Mr. Bascom and Mr. Lill, for coming down 

 today. This has been a very interesting presentation, and it gives us 

 an idea of the work that you are doing and the contribution you are 

 making in the field of earth science. 



I want you to know — I think some of us have expressed ourselves 

 pretty well on this — we are very much concerned with the progress 

 that will be made in this field. 



Mr. Pelly. Mr. Chairman, I wonder if it would be well for us to 

 express what you know we all feel. That is, we would like to have 

 continuing reports. 



Mr. Miller. Yes ; I am very happy that you brought that up. 



We would like to have continuing reports and to work with you in 

 this project. I am certain that the members individually — I know 

 our reaction here — we might be very happy to help you in any way 

 we can. 



Mr. Lill. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. 



We would be very glad to keep the committee informed. 



Mr. Miller. Thank you. 



If there are no other questions, the committee will stand adjourned 

 until the call of the Chair. 



(Thereupon the committee adjourned at 11 :20 a.m.) 



