LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT FROM WILLIAM J. CASEY

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• Document Creation Date: January 4, 2017
• Document Release Date: April 28, 2008
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• Publication Date: March 22, 1985
• Content Type: LETTER

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The Director of Central Intelligence
The President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President:
Enclosed is a copy of my Annual Report to the Congress on the Intelligence
Community for calendar year 1984. This is the eighth such report prepared for
Congress as required by Senate Resolution 400 and House Resolution 658.
I wanted to convey two messages in this year's report. First, we have
made considerable progress in rebuilding the Intelligence Community's
capabilities and we are now in a much improved position to respond to national
security needs than we were four years ago. On the other hand, we face a
number of especially challenging problems that necessitate sustained
investment in the Intelligence Community. The traditional targets such as the
USSR are becoming increasingly difficult to cover and require additional
effort just to maintain current capabilities. At the same time, increased
demand by policymakers for more comprehensive intelligence in relatively new
areas of concern like terrorism, narcotics, and technology transfer, together
with a need to improve the survivability of our intelligence assets in times
of crisis or war, have created unprecedented requirements on our personnel and
material resources.
I believe that this report provides the Congress a more complete
understanding and appreciation of the full range of challenges facing the
Intelligence Community. Our success in meeting these challenges will be
possible only with continued Congressional support.
Enclosure:
As Stated
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The Director of Central Intelligence
Washington D C. 20505
The Vice President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
Enclosed is a copy of my Annual Report to the Congress on the Intelligence
Community for calendar year 1984. This is the eighth such report prepared for
Congress as required by Senate Resolution 400 and House Resolution 658.
I wanted to convey two messages in this year's report. First, we have
made considerable progress in rebuilding the Intelligence Community's
capabilities and we are now in a much improved position to respond to national
security needs than we were four years ago. On the other hand, we face a
number of especially challenging problems that necessitate sustained
investment in the Intelligence Community. The traditional targets such as the
USSR are becoming increasingly difficult to cover and require additional
effort just to maintain current capabilities. At the same time, increased
demand by policymakers for more comprehensive intelligence in relatively new
areas of concern like terrorism, narcotics, and technology transfer, together
with a need to improve the survivability of our intelligence assets in times
of crisis or war, have created unprecedented requirements on our personnel and
material resources.
I believe that this report provides the Congress a more complete
understanding and appreciation of the full range of challenges facing the
Intelligence Community. Our success in meeting these challenges will be
possible only with continued Congressional support.
Respectfully yours,
Enclosure:
As Stated
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The Director of Central Intelligence
Washington D C 20505
The Honorable Lee H. Hamilton
Chairman
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Enclosed is a copy of my 1984 Annual Report to the Congress. During these
past four years, with the support of the Administration and the Congress, the
Intelligence Community has realized significant, necessary growth. The result
is a more robust intelligence system today than ever before in our history.
We face, however, a number of especially challenging problems. The
traditional targets such as the USSR are becoming increasingly difficult to =
cover and require additional effort just to maintain current capabilities. At
the same time, increased demand by policymakers for more comprehensive
intelligence in relatively new areas of concern like terrorism, narcotics, and
technology transfer, together with a need to improve the survivability of our
intelligence assets in times of crisis or war, have created unprecedented
requirements on our personnel and material resources.
To meet these challenges and to provide the timely and accurate
intelligence essential for devising and effectively executing a sound foreign
policy requires sustained investments in the Intelligence Community. Our
FY 1986 budget request that you are currently reviewing is an essential
element in these investments. Your continued support is vitally important.
Sincerely,
Enclosure:
As Stated
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The Director of Central Intelligence
Washington. D C. 20505
The Honorable Dave Durenberger
Chairman
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Enclosed is a copy of my 1984 Annual Report to the Congress. During these
past four years, with the support of the Administration and the Congress, the
Intelligence Community has realized significant, necessary growth. The result
is a more robust intelligence system today than ever before in our history.
We face, however, a number of especially challenging problems. The
traditional targets such as the USSR are becoming increasingly difficult to
cover and require additional effort just to maintain current capabilities, At
the same time, increased demand by policymakers for more comprehensive
intelligence in relatively new areas of concern like terrorism, narcotics, and
technology transfer, together with a need to improve the survivability of our
intelligence assets in times of crisis or war, have created unprecedented
requirements on our personnel and material resources.
To meet these challenges and to provide the timely and accurate
intelligence essential for devising and effectively executing a sound foreign
policy requires sustained investments in the Intelligence Community. Our
FY 1986 budget request that you are currently reviewing is an essential
element in these investments. Your continued support is vitally important.
Enclosure:
As Stated
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to the Congress
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The Director of Central Intelligence
Washington. D. C 2055
The Honorable Jamie Whitten
Chairman
Committee on Appropriations
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Enclosed is a copy of my 1984 Annual Report to the Congress. During these
past four years, with the support of the Administration and the Congress, the
Intelligence Community has realized significant, necessary growth. The result
is a more robust intelligence system today than ever before in our history.
We face, however, a number of especially challenging problems. The
traditional targets such as the USSR are becoming increasingly difficult to
cover and require additional effort just to maintain current capabilities. At
the same time, increased demand by policymakers for more comprehensive
intelligence in relatively new areas of concern like terrorism, narcotics, and
technology transfer, together with a need to improve the survivability of our
intelligence assets in times of crisis or war, have created unprecedented
requirements on our personnel and material resources.
To meet these challenges and to provide the timely and accurate
intelligence essential for devising and effectively executing a sound foreign
policy requires sustained investments in the Intelligence Community. Our
FY 1986 budget request that you are currently reviewing is an essential
element in these investments. Your continued support is vitally important.
Sincerely,
Enclosure:
As Stated
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4 - D/ICS
5 - LLS
6 - D/PPS
7 - PPS Chrono
8 - PPS Subject
9 - ICS Registry
DCI/ICS
(8 March 1985)
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The Director of Central Intelligence
Washington D C 20505
The Honorable Mark 0. Hatfield
Chairman
Committee on Appropriations
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Enclosed is a copy of my 1984 Annual Report to the Congress. During these
past four years, with the support of the Administration and the Congress, the
Intelligence Community has realized significant, necessary growth. The result
is a more robust intelligence system today than ever before in our history.
We face, however, a number of especially challenging problems. The
traditional targets such as the USSR are becoming increasingly difficult to
cover and require additional effort just to maintain current capabilities. At
the same time, increased demand by policymakers for more comprehensive
intelligence in relatively new areas of concern like terrorism, narcotics, and
technology transfer, together with a need to improve the survivability of our
intelligence assets in times of crisis or war, have created unprecedented
requirements on our personnel and material resources.
To meet these challenges and to provide the timely and accurate
intelligence essential for devising and effectively executing a sound foreign
policy requires sustained investments in the Intelligence Community. Our
FY 1986 budget request that you are currently reviewing is an essential
element in these investments. Your continued support is vitally important.
Enclosure:
As Stated
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to the Congress
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3 - DDCI (ER File)
4 - D/ICS
5 - LLS
6 - D/PPS
7 - PPS Chrono
8 - PPS Subject
9 - ICS Registry
DCI/ICS
(8 March 1985)
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The Director of Central Intelligence
The Honorable Joseph P. Addabbo
Chairman
Subcommittee on Defense
Committee on Appropriations
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Mr. Chairman:
Enclosed is a copy of my 1984 Annual Report to the Congress. During these
past four years, with the support of the Administration and the Congress, the
Intelligence Community has realized significant, necessary growth. The result
is a more robust intelligence system today than ever before in our history.
We face, however, a number of especially challenging problems. The traditional targets such as the USSR are becoming increasingly difficult to
cover and require additional effort just to maintain current capabilities. At
the same time, increased demand by policymakers for more comprehensive
intelligence in relatively new areas of concern like terrorism, narcotics, and
technology transfer, together with a need to improve the survivability of our
intelligence assets in times of crisis or war, have created unprecedented
requirements on our personnel and material resources.
To meet these challenges and to provide the timely and accurate
intelligence essential for devising and effectively executing a sound foreign
policy requires sustained investments in the Intelligence Community. Our
FY 1986 budget request that you are currently reviewing is an essential
element in these investments. Your continued support is vitally important.
Sincerely,
Enclosure:
As Stated
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