Since it was by no means clear on May 5 who. if anyone. outside the present Board might be nominated for the 198083 terms. I felt it was quite proper under the circumstances to set forth my concerns if changes were. in fact. being contemplated. Leo Cherne met with me on May 6. the day after the letter to the President was sent. and told me that he had already made it clear to the administration that he did not want to accept any new position that would detract from his work in refugee activities. Thus. the question of Leo Cherne as a nominee for the BIB is moot. but that only reinforces my hope that the President bear in mind the considerations contained in the letter from me and Senators CHURCH. JAVITS. and PERCY.