Nor did it cause the damage that the Administration feared to its competing war and peace efforts.
The administration also fears giving military aid that could, in a change of government, end up in the wrong hands.
This was in part due to major strikes having taken place that year, and the administration feared social unrest.
The administration also fears that such technology, especially advanced radar and communications systems, might be passed on to other countries.
"I don't think the Administration fears subversion," he said through an aide.
If the dialogue does not produce progress, the administration fears that it will be difficult to restrain Congress.
The Administration fears the disclosure requirement will deter foreign investors.
A plausible explanation is that his Administration, like those before it, fears the curiosity of the taxpayers.
The administration fears that Iran's military is diverting the technology in an effort to develop a nuclear bomb.
The administration and trustees feared crossing him and losing those funds.