LETTER TO HONORABLE CLEMENT J. ZABLOCKI FROM STANSFIELD TURNER

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• Document Release Date: August 17, 2005
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• Publication Date: June 30, 1978
• Content Type: LETTER

The Director of Central Intelligence
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Honorable Clement J. Zablocki, Chairman
Committee on International Relations
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Mr. Chairman:
I am writing in response to your request for views on H.R. 8653,
the "Foreign Surveillance Protection Act of 1977." The bill would
require that certain actions be taken by the President once he has
reason to believe that electronic surveillance on behalf of a foreign
power is being conducted in this country by a person who has diplomatic
immunity.
The issues which the bill addresses have been the subject of
extensive deliberations within the Executive Branch. In November 1977,
the President approved an approach I believe will meet the objectives
of H.R. 8683, will permit a series of actions to be taken consistent
with the rights of American citizens, and will provide for orderly ai.1
flexible Administration actions through diplomatic channels. Moreov .,
the proposed intelligence charter legislation, H.R. 11245, the "Natie=gal
Intelligence Reorganization and Reform Act of 1978," which in its present
form directs the National Security Council to address the problems of
communications security within the United States, is likely to result:.
in further consideration of this matter.
In view of these considerations, it would appear that legislation
in this area is unnecessary and I therefore recommend against furthe--
action on H. R. 8683 by your Committee.
The Office of Management and Budget has advised there is no
objection to the submission of this report from the standpoint of the
Administration's program.
Yours sincerely,
TrMM
STANSFIELD TURNER
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