of problems nearing an end, the field will'narrow down to
three principal topics:
Security involving peace terms, invasion, armament control,
enforcement, including military bases and contribution of
armed forces to ensure security.
Political, including political, territorial world
organization, and related topics.
Economic, the relation of U.S. A. to all world economic
problems on trade and security considered.
The great burden of responsibility should rest upon a special
group, with a clear definition of authority and
responsibility, but selected with a view to permanency.
In that direction lies continuity of control, of effort,
of responsibility, and, I am sure, the nearer approach to
safe and wise conclusions and ultimate intelligent administration.
NEGOTIATIONS RE
SECURITY, POLITICAL
AND ECONOMIC QUESTIONS
Good negotiators are men of especial qualities. In
industry they are designated salesmen. In action they soon
either develop qualities which sell the products favorable
to the interests of the employer, or an absence of Such