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reported that he had contacted the chairmen of the appropriations subcommittees whose language with respect to the Smithsonian's fiscal year 1985 funding bill contained prohibitions against spending funds at Dulles. They were advised of the availability of the shuttle, of the interest of the Institution in gaining control of it, and of plans to store it at Dulles. The chairmen expressed agreement to bringing the [[underlined]] Enterprise [[/underlined]] to Dulles on the clear understanding that doing so in no way committed them to support either an authorization bill or any appropriations that may be subsequently requested for a museum there.

The Secretary noted that the Washington Dulles Task Force is generally aware of these finding and shares the view that in the present circumstances it was appropriate to bring the shuttle to Dulles and secure it for the Institution as was done on December sixth; to cease activities with respect to the proposal for an interim facility; and to work closely with the Institution toward enactment of a measure that would authorize long-term planning and construction of a permanent facility for the National Air and Space Museum at Washington Dulles International Airport.

[[underlined]] Smithsonian Council Report [[/underlined]]

Mr. Adams briefly characterized the October 18-20, 1985 meeting of the Smithsonian Council and drew the Regents' attention to the following exchange of correspondence on those proceedings. The Regents reiterated their deep appreciation for the Council's thoughtful and dedicated service to the Institution.

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