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of the U. S.  He described Mr. Hughes as a recently retired outstanding Federal Government careerist, thoroughly versed in organization and operations, including Executive Branch-Congressional relations, and a man widely known and highly respected for his experience, objectivity and nonpartisanship.

Senator Jackson reported that in his consideration of persons who might perform the study, he found that Mr. Hughes is well known to Senator Stevens and Congressman Yates, both of whom have a very high regard for Hughes' judgment and expertise.  According to Senator Jackson, Senator Robert Byrd knows Mr. Hughes casually and Congressman McDade also knows him by reputation.  Mr. Webb said that he had worked with Mr. Hughes both in the Executive Branch and the GAO, as well as in other assignments over a long number of years on some very complex problems, and thinks he is the best person we could get to work on these problems.  Mr. Webb feels it is extremely important that the members of Congress and their staff members have confidence in whomever the Regents select.  It was concluded that Mr. Hughes does enjoy that confidence.  The Chancellor agreed with Senator Jackson and Mr. Webb that, if available, Mr. Hughes should be asked to head up the study outlined by Senator Jackson.  It was agreed that the Regents should have a person of Mr. Hughes' experience and stature as the principal consultant on the project.