VIM, 



Our proposal for reorganization, however, 

 is urged for immediate adoption. We believe 

 that it will mobilize the resources of our Gov- 

 ernment in tlie most effective manner to lend 

 strengtli and power to the Nation's marine 

 commitment. The incremental cost in taking 

 prompt action for consolidation will in itself 

 be relatively small. The added effectiveness 

 for the fulfillment of the national program 

 should be enormous. 



The Commission harbors no illusions that 

 it has provided final answers to the multitude 

 of questions that relate to the future use of 

 the seas. Indeed, the legislation of 1966 itself 

 was envisaged by the Congress only as a first 

 step, and we recognize that no report, no pro- 

 gram, can be valid for all time. But we ear- 

 nestly hope tliat the work of this Commission 

 will lead to constructive action and a major 

 advance for our Nation and the sea. 



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Julius A. Stratton 



Richard A. Geyer 



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David A. Adams 



Charles F. Baird 



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Carl A. Auerbach 



Jacob Blaustein 



