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Yes, I think he did.
He heard the Soviets were genuinely worried. And he made an easy and confident decision as chief executive to pare back the extent to which political leaders would be involved in the exercise. And that may have made all the difference.
I'd like a couple of references. If this interests you and you'd like to jump in and help, please feel free.