but existing offices; not occupants of offices, for that is  
quite a different matter.
 
     
 
 
If the plan of organization is imperfect, the personnel  
cannot function properly or successfully--and, vice versa,  
inadequate, incompetent or inharmonious officials cannot  
function successfully.
 
 
 
CONCLUSION
 
     
 
 
My opinion is that for the War period at least the   
Department is under-staffed at the top.
 
     
 
 
If many or even a few of the post-war plans result in  
continuing commitments by this country, the work begun in  
in the War will continue in the peace.  This emphasizes the  
need for a schooled group of permanent Departmental officials,  
with adequate staff to carry forward the plans, treaties,  
world organization, security measures, economic engagements,  
political commitments, etc., etc., which peace with security   
will demand. I do not believe all these responsibilities  
can be borne by men whose time is interrupted by current   
diplomatic problems. I believe special and permanent  
officials of the Department are necessary to head this