President Eisenhower told a press conference today that he considers it vital that Congress retain economic and military aspects of his Middle East Doctrine in a single package. He said a balance of economic and military aid would be sought.
Asked how the requested annual allocation of $200,000,000 to be used in the Middle East would be employed, the President said this would be decided by the mission headed by James P. Richards of South Carolina. Mr. Eisenhower pointed out, however, that the Richards mission could not leave until Congress approves the new doctrine.
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