LETTER TO JAMES BITONTI FROM STANSFIELD TURNER

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP05S00620R000100050006-0
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 4
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: January 27, 2010
• Sequence Number: 6
• Publication Date: June 14, 1979
• Content Type: LETTER

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The D~_ __cor of Central Intelligence
Washington, D. C.20505
14 June 1979
Dear Jim,
informs me that you very kindly
met with him an a group of Intelligence Community
and DoD representatives to discuss initiatives
which are being undertaken by the DoD in the area
of Computer Security. He also mentioned that you
recalled our pleasant association in connection
with the War College.
I wish to thank you for taking a personal
interest in this problem. I consider it one of
great importance to the Intelligence Community in
particular and the national security in general.
The computer industry has the opportunity to
make a great contribution to national security if
it moves more aggressively in developing more
secure operating systems for large general purpose
computers. I have asked George to keep me informed
of developments in this area.
Thank you again for your cooperation. My
congratulations on your recent promotion and the
new responsibilities assigned to you by IBM.
Yours,
STANS-FIELD TURNER
Mr. James Bitonti
Vice President
Data Systems Division
IBM Corporation
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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The D. ' ~r of Central Intelligence
Washing on, D. C 20505
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Dear Jim,
Many thanks for your letter of congratu-
lations on my new assignment. I am really
grateful for the honor and humble at the
immensity of the task.
Looking forward to seeing you again.
All the best.
Yours, ,-~ ,F~
~~ ~~~
STANSFIELD TURNER
Admiral, U.S. Navy
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March 11, 1977
Dear Stan:
I was extremely pleased to read of your appointment as
Director of Central InI know you w 1 br ng alwealth of end
my congratulations .
knowledge and experience to this most important and
challenging position. I am looking forward to interfacing
with you in your new career and renewing the relationship
we had when you were at the college .
Best wishes and success .
Sincerely ,
' Admiral Stansfield Turner
Director of Central Intelligence
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D. C. 20505
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