Transcript Date
CABINET MEETING, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1948
10:00 am
MARSHALL
Discussed speculation re Berlin situation. Also introduced views supporting export licenses of pipe for Middle East pipe line. Construction will be interrupted. ECA program will be endangered by reduction in oil shipments to Western Europe.
FORRESTAL
Will concur in recommendation - but not strongly - as tankers are more flexible for military purposes.
KRUG
Concurs but is not entirely convinced that domestic needs should be sacrificed for Middle East requirements.
MARSHALL
Heard same arguments re Marshall Plan