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The thing that must be borne in mind, Mr. Chairman, is that we are 
dealing with an asset that is priceless. If a value in dollars is to be 
attached to the American continental margin’s minerals, it is measured 
in the tens of billions of dollars, and there are some values that are 
beyond all price. 
National survival may depend upon having immediately accessible 
under American control, and not international control, the minerals 
of the American continental margin. We welcome the fact, Mr. Chair- 
man, that this committee is engaged now in safeguarding this resource. 
I thank you deeply for the courtesy shown us today. 
Mr. Lennon. We are appreciative and honored by your presence. I 
am sure that we will utilize your good offices in the future. 
Mr. Exy. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. 
Mr. Lennon. Thank you very much, Mr. Ely. 
Tomorrow, gentlemen, the committee will have the Governor of 
North Carolina as a witness. Some of you will recall, those of you who 
represent coastal States, that some year or so ago I suggested to you 
that you suggest to your Governors and your respective legislatures 
that they establish by legislative action a Marine Science Council to 
coordinate the activities in your respective States, and at that time 
I called on the predecessor of the Governor who appears here tomorrow 
to do that. He named the council and upon my recommendation the 
Legislature of North Carolina made it a statutory provision. 
They have asked for an opportunity to testify tomorrow and I 
would appreciate very much if you gentlemen can find an opportunity 
to visit with us early in the morning and spend as much time as you 
can. Thank you so much. 
Mr. Ety. Mr. Chairman, before we leave, might I have permission to 
place in your record the 1969 Report of the Sections of the American 
Bar Association, assuming that they are approved next week at the 
annual meeting ? 
Mr. Lennon. We would be delighted to have them. Without ob- 
jection it is so ordered. 
(The 1969 report referred to appears at the close of Mr. Ely’s pre- 
pared statement, supra.) 
Mr. Ey. May I also place in the record the interim report of the 
American branch, International Law Association, on this subject ? 
Mr. Lennon. Thank you, sir. Without objection it is so ordered. 
Mr. Exy. Thank you, sir. . 
Mr. Lennon. With that, the committee will stand adjourned until 
tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock. 
(The documents mentioned follow herewith :) 
NortHcuTt ELy 
SENIOR PARTNER, ELY AND DUNCAN, WASHINGTON, D.C. 
Member of the bars of California, New York, District of Columbia, U.S. 
Supreme Court, Court of Appeals of 2nd, 5th, 9th, and D.C. Circuits. 
COUNSEL TO GOVERNMENTAL AND PUBLIC AGENCIES 
Executive assistant to the Secretary of the Interior, 1929-33 ; Chairman of the 
Technical and Advisory Committee, Federal Oil Conservation Board, 1930-38 ; 
Special Assistant Attorney General, State of ‘California, 1953 to date; Special 
