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March 27, 1992

Dr. Joshua Lederberg
University Professor
The Rockefeller University
New York, 10021-6399

Dear Josh:

Thank you for the memo of March 17th regarding the

CISAC-BW subcommittee. I reread the IZVESTYA item -- I
saw it as part of Matt Meselson's effort in pursuing the
Sverdlovsk-1979 affair. Having read your memo, I should

like to record my immediate response -- at least for now.

Yes, it makes sense for the proliferation issue to be
central, and I share your concern about civil defense.
Both issues are related to the threat of terrorism, whether
rogue-state-sponsored or by indigenous fringe groups.
Surveillance and a means of detection are needed. The
military may have the means that are in place, but what is
the status of the civilian preparedness?

You mentioned export controls -- a complex issue as
related to realistic control policies that would be
acceptable to the nation's own commercial interests.

I will write again as I give thought to your
provocative memo. In the meantime, kindest regards to you
and Marguerite.

Sincerely,

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