According to Johnson 's National Security Adviser , Walt Whitman Rostow , the NSC even contemplated welcoming Arif on a state visit to the U.S. .
This proposal was ultimately rejected due to concerns about the stability of his government .
According to Johnson 's National Security Adviser , Walt Whitman Rostow , the NSC even contemplated welcoming Arif on a state visit to the U.S. , although this proposal was ultimately rejected due to concerns about the stability of his government .