Dear Milton: I have completed the reading of your report.1
To start with, for me it contains much information that is new. But its chief value is the persuasiveness of your presentation in favor of cooperation--political, intellectual and economic.
Undoubtedly most thoughtful Americans who have considered this matter at all already agree, although possibly in a general and vague sort of way, with the conclusions you have reached. For such people, among whom I am probably one, your report should be valuable in giving them specific and concrete reasons for confidence in their conclusions. For those who have ignored the whole South American scene, the document will present a wealth of information and logical conclusion.
I am asking the State Department to give me their idea of what would be the best disposition of the report. I think it should not be tucked away in some "Planning Group" merely to serve as a guide for developing policy. With some little expurgation, it might be wise to get it published in full. (I think there are a few points where there would have to be deletions in order to save the feelings of our South American friends.)2 If you have any ideas at all as to its greatest possible usefulness, I hope you will let me have them.3 As ever
P.S. I have already written you a note to express appreciation of all the work put into this job.4 This letter is to open up a discussion as to the best way to use your report.5
