Evening star., 1960-12-16
. KENNEDY
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enforce the laws vigorously and
fairly.
The PreSident-elect told
newsmen he had offered the
job to Robert "some time ago. %
He said his brother "had some
reservations" and finally ac-
cepted with some reluctance. I"
Robert refused to disclose
what his reservations were. He
said "those are matters be-
tween the President and my
self"
It was assumed that he was
worried about the possible
public reaction to q Presidents
brother serving In his cabinet.
without Precedent
When asked II he knew Of
any historical parallel to this
situation, Senator Kennedy said
with . smile, "We are going to
start one."
He said there had been in
stances Of brothers serving as
vaiuable public servants
mentioning Milton Eisenhower,
who has performed various
services for his brother, Presi-
dent Eisenhower and the late
John Foster Dulles as Secre-
t&fy Of State and his brother.
Allen Dulles, director Of the
Central Intelligence Agency.
Robert Kennedy said he de-
cided only yesterday to accept
the Attorney General assign
ment. From his previous serv-
ices, he said he was familiar
with the challenges Of the At
torney General post and "the
great problems Of law enforce.
ment" confronting the Ameri-
can people.
Meets G. o. p. Figures
Mr.. Dillon told newsmen he
had conferred with both Presi-
dent Eisenhower and Vice
President Nixon before ac-
cepting appointment as Secre-
tary Of the Treasury in the
KennedV administration
He said neither Mr.. Eisen-
hover nor Mr.. Nixon had any
objections If he felt taking the
job would be in the interests
Of national security and If he
would be able to work toward
q sound fiscal position" for
the country.
Both Senator Kennedy ard
Mr.. Dillon emphasized the i'm
portance Of keeping the Amer
ican dollar sound.
Senator Kennedy said the
position Of Secretary Of the
Treasury has long been one of
the most important in the
country, but that he does not
believe that in all the long
sweep of American history
there have been greater re-
sponsibilities falling on the
Treasury Secretary.
Stresses Stability
He said the importance he
attaches to maintaining fiscal
responsibility Of the Govern
ment was one reason he had
asked Mr.. Dillon to assume
these responsibilities
Mr.. Dillon told reporters
that. like Senator Kennedy, he
felt that maintaining the fiscal
stability Of the United States
is ian essential element of our
national security"
Asserting that the strength
Of the whole free world is tied
in with the strength Of the
American dollar, he said he be-
lieves the Treasury post "is
above party politics"
He promised to do his very
best to assure continued
strength Of the dollar. Mr..
Dillon told questioners he had
not yet had opportunity to con-
slider whether to resign as
Undersecretary of State before
moving to the Treasury De-
partment upon Senator Ken
nedy's Inauguration January 20.
He added that he thinks this
will be up to Secretary Of State
Herter.
Wanted to Retire
Senator Kennedy said Mr..
Dillon had wanted to retire to
private life. but agreed to ac-
cept the Treasury post. Mr..
Dillon is a partner In the New
York investment house Of Dill
Ion. Read & Co.
The President-elect planned
toe take OF from Washington
National Airport between 2:30
and 8 pm. for Palm Beach,
Fla. where he may remain
through New Years Day, al
though he said it is possible ne
might return to Washington
for q day or two next week.
Senator Kennedy told re-
pofters that Mr.. Day, whose
name already was topping spec
ulation for appointment as
Postmaster General, might fly
to Florida with him. This was
regarded as q tipoff that he
will announce Mr.. Days ap-
pointment there.
Mr.. Day arrived here by Jet
from Los Angeles early this
morning. He was scheduled to
confer with Senator Kennedy
during the day.
Mr.. Day, insurance. commits
sioner Of Illinois when Adlai
Stevenson was Governor, did
not fatty confirm the reports
Of his appointment.
Mr.. Day said Senator Ken
nedy telephoned him at 1880
PM. (EST) last night and
asked him to come to Washing
ton.
What did the President-elect
say about the Postmaster Cen