Evening star., 1947-12-20
Partial Text of Truman Long-Ronqe Aid Proqrom

unrest. Separate appropriations
will be requested for this purpose
for the period through June 80,
1949.
Another significant area of the
world which has been considered
IN developing the recovery pro-
gram is Eastern Europe. A num-
Der OF the governments of Eastern
Europe which were invited to par
ticipate in the work of the Paris
Conference on Economic Coop
Grafton chose not to do so. Their
failure to join in the concerted
effort for recovery makes this
effort more difficult and will un-
doubtedly prolong their own eco
nomic difficulties.
This should not, however, pre-
vent the restoration of trade be-
tween Eastern and Western
Europe to the mutual advantage
of both areas.
While our present efforts must
be devoted primarily to Western
Europe, as the most important
area in the world at this time for
the future of peace, we also have
a special concern for the war-torn
area Of Asia. In Japan and
Korea, the United States has sup
piled extensive aid to support life
and commence reconstruction.
Since the wars end, we have pro-
vided China with varied and i'm
portant assistance which has
aided that nation substantially.
The United States should con-
tinue to do all it appropriately
can to assist in the restoration Of
economic stability as a basis for
recovery in the Far East. Exten-
sive study has been given during
the last few months to the means
by which We might best aid in
meeting the special needs for
relief and rehabilitation in China.
expect to make recommends
tions on that subject to the Con-
gress during its next session.
Administrative Arrangements.
I have set forth several basic
considerations which should
govern our aid to the recovery of
Europe. One further considera-
ton which vitality affects all the
others is the necessity for effec-
tive administrative arrangements
adapted to the particular require
ments of the program. If the
work to be done is not we'll organ
lied and managed, the benefits of
our aid could be largely dissi-
pated.
The administration of our aid
will involve the performance of
several major functions. The
needs of the participating coun-
tries must be reviewed in close
cooperation with them. -
therefore recommend the
establishment of a new and sepa-
rate agency, the Economic CO.
operation Administration, for this
purpose. 1t should be headed by
an administrator, appointed by
the President and directly re-
sponsible to him. The admins
traitor should be subject to con-
firmation by the Senate.
I expect that the Economic Co.
operation Administration will
need only a small staff. No vast
new agency or corporation is
needed to perform functions for
which government facilities now
exist. -
The Administrator must be
subject to the direction Of the
Secretary of State on decisions
and actions affecting our foreign
policy.
In order to maintain unity Of
United States representation
abroad, our ambassador IN each
country must retain responsibility
for all matters requiring con-
> facts with the government to
which he Is accredited, including
operations under this program.
Some additional personnel. tech
nically qualified to perform spe-
cialized functions arising out OF
the program, should be placed in
the embassies to represent and
carry out the responsibilities Of
the Economic Cooperation Ad-
miniStration abroad.
In addition, I recommend that
provision be made for special
United States Representative for
the European Recovery Program.
He would represent the United
States at any continuing organi-
zation Of the participating coun-
tries and he would exercise gen.
eral coordination Of our opera
tions in Europe under the pro-
gram. He should be appointed
by the President, subject to con-
firmation by the Senate, and
have Ambassadorial rank. Be-
cause Of the joint interest of the
Secretary of State and the Ad-
1ninistrator in his activities, the
special Representative must serve
both as the President may direct.
The activities of this Represent
atiVe in promoting mutual self