COMMENTS ON INTELLIGENCE MATTERS

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP83M00914R002700120024-8
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 28, 2009
• Sequence Number: 24
• Publication Date: November 8, 1982
• Content Type: MEMO

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THE WHITE HOUSE
November 8, 1982
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE
THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
THE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND . BUDGET
THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
CRAI&%LkN, JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
SUBJECT: Comments on Intelligence Matters (U)
..The President has asked me... to- reaffirm the. longstanding.
.policy that we will not comment on intelligence matters.
Efforts to clarify public reports of intelligence informa-
tion, no matter how well intended, generally prove to be
counterproductive. The resultant cycle can lead to the
compromise of extremely sensitive information and grave
damage to our national security. Exception to this policy
can be granted only by the Assistant to the President for
National Security Affairs based on the recommendation of
the DCI. (C)
The President is determined that all officials of this
government understand this policy clearly and comply with
it fully. Please take appropriate steps to brief your
subordinates and subordinate elements. (U)
Will.iaxn 'P . Clark
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