Richard L. Garwin IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center P.O. Box 218 Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 C974) 945-2555 FELLER U C Fouke M VER Sy AS \" (QCT.12 1978 ? & Feioe OF THE press October 5, 1978 Dr. Joshua Lederberg President The Rockefeller University 1230 York Avenue New York, NY 10021 Dear Josh, \ As a university President and a person with a long and deep interest in the public good, you will have some view on the subject of the enclosed letter to Sol Buchsbaum. What is it? It seems to me that we should be able to reach a consensus between those likely to want to receive the funds and those who would be giving the funds. At that point, what would be our prospects with the Administration and the Congress? Do you think that I have a chance with this crusade? Is there a better alternative? Best regards. a Sincerely yours, Rtv P. Darwen / (i Richard L. Garwin Encl: 09729/78 LTR RLG to S.J. Buchsbaum. 04728778 LTR P.L. Coddington to RLG., with enclosed H.R.3791. 05/08/78 LTR RLG to P.L. Coddington. 05/08/78 LTR RLG to L.L. Beasley. 04726/78 Testimony to the Subcommittee on Science, Technology and Space of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. RLG:m11:278,gL