Ike Says Adams Imprudent But Essential
Ike Says Adams Imprudent But Essential
The explosive disclosure that the number one Assistant to President Eisenhower, Sherman Adams, accepted lavish gifts from a Boston industrialist, whose nefarious business practices is under government investigation, brings a statement of solid confidence from the Chief Executive who extols the value of his right hand man. The White House press room filled to the brim with reporters. CUS - Sheman Adams. MCUS - Sheman Adams speaks on his own behalf: "I can only say to this committee with a clear conscious that in the 5 1/2 years that I have been at my post, I have never committed to any personal relationship to effect in any way any actions of mine in matters of mine leading in the conduct in my office. But if on the contrary, I have in any way so conducted myself to cast any semblance of doubt on such conduct. I can only say that the error was one of judgment not of intent." Eisenhower makes a statement on the situation. At his next press conference Ike anticipated reporters questions where they prepared statements which he admitted Adams had been imprudent but added in his defense. President Eisenhower: "I believe that the presentation made by Governor Adams to the Congressional Committee yesterday. Truthfully represents the pertinent facts. I personally like Governor Adams. I admire his abilities. I respect him because of his personal and official integrities. I need him."