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plex subject. The initial papers are quite lengthy. They are still 

 going through the drafting process. And they are not yet agreed in 

 that process. 



When we have some initial documents that we can discuss that 

 deal with preliminary issues— and I stress they only deal with 

 preliminary issues — then we will proceed to consult on a basis that 

 we feel will be productive for both sides. 



Mr. Gilman. It almost seems as though you are negotiating a 

 treaty within our own administration in this highly complex proc- 

 ess. Will you be able to achieve that kind of consensus? We have 

 just concluded 7 or 8 years of negotiations to arrive at this point. 



Do you feel that you are going to be able to achieve the kind of 

 document you wanted to present to the President? 



Mr. Kronmiller. What we are certain that we will be able to 

 achieve is a document which takes into account all of the points of 

 view of interested Members of Congress and, as has been indicated, 

 representatives of the private sector. 



It would be difficult, I think we all have to admit, to achieve a 

 document which would truly be a reflection of complete consensus. 

 There are differing points of view. We are aware of that in the 

 administration. We are attempting, and we will attempt, to be as 

 objective and responsible as possible in dealing with those differing 

 points of view. 



Mr. Gilman. Have you invited the advisory committee to make 

 some input in this review process? 



Mr. Kronmiller. Yes, Mr. Gilman. We have. We intend to have 

 an advisory committee meeting either the very end of May or the 

 first week in June, which is the soonest we can do it in accordance 

 with law, because of notification requirements. 



We have indicated informally that we welcome the participation 

 of members of the advisory committee in this process. 



Mr. Gilman. I have no further questions. 



Mr. Chairman, I would like to make part of the record, if there is 

 no objection, the letter of Ambassador Koh dated March 18, 1981, 

 and the response by Secretary Haig to that letter. 



I would also like to make part of the record our joint letter to 

 Secretary Haig by the Members of Congress. And that was dated 

 March 6, 1981, and the Secretary's response thereto. 1 



Chairman Zablocki. Without objection, it is so ordered. 



Now may we return to my questioning as to Mr. Ratiner? 



I think you mentioned there are quite a few advisers. I presume 

 they are hired. They are not doing it for free, as they are consult- 

 ants. 



Mr. Malone. In some cases they are without compensation, I 

 believe, Mr. Chairman. 



Chairman Zablocki. Do you think they would have an unbiased 

 view if they gave service without compensation? 



Mr. Malone. It has been the practice for some time now to have 

 such advisers. Obviously you have to evaluate the advice that you 

 are getting. 



We have these people and, as I understand it, they have tradi- 

 tionally advised the delegation because it was believed that they 

 had a special background or expertise to do that and, in some 



'See appendix 8, p. 104. 



