I have never been consulted about the Chinese policy or the panAmerican policy or many other policies. and I am not in a position to be an expert witness. (CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. vol. 93. pt. 3. p. 3474.) On November 24. 1947. during debate on the interim European aid program. Senator Vandenberg said: I have had many conversations on the subject (the importance of China in our consideration) with the Secretary of State. But he added: I do not believe that the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has been consulted in any substantial degree regarding Asiatic policy during the past year or two. (CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. vol. 93. pt. 9. p. 10708.) On December 15. 1947. during debate on the conference report on interim aid to Europe. Senator Vandenberg said: The Senator from Michigan has for some time been out of harmony with our official attitude toward China. He has repeatedly urged a different attitude.