EXAMPLES OF POLICYMAKER SATISFACTION WITH DIA'S ANALYTIC PRODUCT

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• Publication Date: February 27, 1984
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Central Intelligence Agency
27 February 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR: Mr. Chip Andreae
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Staff
SUBJECT: Examples of Policymaker Satisfaction with DIA's
Analytic Product
1. Subsequent to the Budget Subcommittee hearing. at which senior
representatives of the policy community offered their views on Intelligence
Community support, you asked for examples of policymaker satisfaction with
CIA's analytic product.
2. Attached is a selection of comments from policy officials. The
dearth of such positive feedback some years ago and the frequency with which
we receive such comments now is a reflection of increased policymaker
dependence upon us and a basis for believing we are making some headway
in improving the quality of our work.
3. The attached comments are selected from those received since last
year's budget hearing, at which time we provided a similar package for 1982.
Robert M. Gates
Deputy Director for Intelligence
Attachments:
As stated
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UNITED STATES ARMS CONTROL AND DISARMAMENT AGENCY
Washington, D.C. 20451
February 7, 1984
Dear. Hill:
I would like to 'express my appreciationtoyou~pe'rsonally and
to the'entire Central Intelligence Agency for the magnificent
support given to the INF Delegation during the past two years.
Rarely has a single issue dominated the security concerns of
the Western Alliance more completely than INF. Certainly the
issues involved have had fundamental implications for the entire
fabric of the U.S.-European security relationship. Undoubtedly
this is a main reason why the Soviets have invested such enormous
resources in their efforts to crack NATO cohesion and unity on
this issue. That we have been able so successfully to meet and
overcome these Soviet challenges is a high tribute to all of
those who have worked on the INF issue.
I would like to take this opportunity to let you know that
the intelligence support provided to me and to the INF Delegation
in Geneva has been of superior quality and very helpful indeed to
the work of the Delegation. I also would like to express my
particular thanks to two members of the Agency
and whose personal contributions have been
particularly valuable to me during the negotiations.
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Anne also was a valuable asset to the Delegation. She
provided daily intelligence reports to me and other members of
The Honorable
William Casey
Director of Central Intelligence
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the Delegation and responded promptly to my frequent-'spot
requests for analyses of Soviet positions and future moves.
.Anne's analyses were always thorough, timely, and extremely
valuable to the Delegation. Her performance was outstanding.
The sustained excellent performance of these two fine
representatives reflects highly on the Agency.- By their hard work and sound advice,--they,played an important role -in--advancing
our national interests.
.1 also am mindful and appreciative of the efforts of the
many others in your-organization who contributed so significantly-
to the United States negotiating effort. Please extend to all`my
warmest regards and personal thanks.
Sincerely,
7=..R
Paul H. Nitze
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January 30, 1984
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Subject: --'frica an~ ~An Enduring Relationship"
have produced an exemplary research
paper. Not only is it we researched, but it has the qualities
of succinctness and com rehensiveness at the same time. The
detailed summary activities in selected countries is
going to prove to be very useful. The most important contribu-
tion of the paper, however, is its relevance to policy making.
This is exactly the kind of paper needed to remind the policy
sides of all our houses that there are important resources
available, besides our own, that can be drawn into the defense
of our interests in Africa.
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ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE
"WASHINGTON
January 10,1984
Republic: On a Tightrope. Your analyst, has
lucidly described the CAR's importance and its vulnerabilities,
particularly to Libyan troublemaking..-...We will try to make
effective use of this piece in trying to garner.. US resources..
to help stabilize the CAR, which will, however, remain
primarily a French responsibility.
On a positive note, we are hopeful that Kolingba will
take some serious steps in the next few days to improve the
caliber of his cabinet and begin implementing economic
measures in order to qualify for a new IMF standby credit.
Let me express too my general appreciation for the
consistently helpful and informative work done by your
office. It is a great assist to us in AF.
With best wishes for the new year.
Sincerely,
Lr
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Chester A. Crocker
Directorate of Intelligence,
Office of African and Latin American Analysis,
Central Intelligence Agency.
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- _ _I -would `like to thank you Tfor-the excellent"-and ' timely
-piece prepared by--your--.office titled,- Central African
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UNITED STATES ARMY. MISSILE COMMAND
REDSTONE ARSENAL. ALABAMA 35898
--SUBJECT: CIA Intelligence Assessment
Central Intelligence Agency -ATTN: Chief, Military Technology Branch, OSWR
Washington, DC 20315
Director
16-November 1983
dated Novembe1982
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1. The subject document is an outstanding intelligence product. The authors
have taken great care to analyze most of the bits and pieces of a large and
complicated program. They present their data in a clear and concise way that
makes it easy to understand.
2. The product has been read by. several intelligence users at the Missile
Intelligence Agency and their favorable comments agree with our own assessment.
We recommend the report be updated at least every two years until the new
launch vehicles reach IOC.
3. The authors are commended for producing an outstanding report at a reasonable
.classification level on a difficult problem.
'0MAS J. PRI
C, Strat Bal Msl Def & Strat Air Def
Missile Systems Division
US Army Missile Intelligence Agency
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The authors of. Intelligence Assessment
"USSR: 'Liquid Hydrogen/Liquid oxygen Rocket Engine. Programs ",
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.MEMORANDUM
,TO:
rDirector?
-Clyde D. Taylor, Deputy Assistant Secretary;
----Bureau of International Narcotics Matters
SUBJECT: Your November 29 Report - "Colombia: Prospects
for Drug Control"
this interesting product on Colombia.
We found the subject report a useful piece
in that it brought together not only an analysis of
prospects for drug control in Colombia but identified
recent and prospective indicators for drug control.
The identification of "leading indicators" on drug
control is a novel and commendable idea and we look
forward to developing this approach with your Strategic
Narcotics Branch. Please commend for
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--?-t4EMORANDUM FOR RICHARD KERR
Associate-Deputy Director, Intelligence
central Intelligence Agency-
"'FROM: RICHARD S. BEAL 'P 5
Special Assistant to the President
for National Security Affairs
SUBJECT: Assessment on Cuban Terrorism Activity
We greatly appreciate the prompt and very professional assessment
produced by your Terrorism Analysis Branch on the question of
Cuban plans to promote terrorism in Latin America. I have-sent
it to Bud McFarlane, since I believe it clears up certain
questions we all had.
We are especially grateful for your willingness to undertake this
chore on such short notice. We will try to keep those to a
minimum.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE COLLEGE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20374
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDANT
U-3401/AIS-2C
Mr. Richard J. Kerr
Associate Deputy Director for Intelligence
Washington, D.C. 20505
Dear Mr. Kerr:
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We deeply. appreciate the efforts of - of the Office of
__-_.-Global Issues on our behalf. He has given at lectures"on Economic Indi-
cators to our Indications and Warning Course, and on each occasion has handled
this challenging topic superbly.
His latest appearance, on November 1, 1983, was no exception as he identified
those kinds of economic information that could have an impact on the warning
problem, and probable data sources. His expertise on the subject was under-
lined by the ease and professional manner with which he answered the most
difficult student questions. He has given previous lectures in April, June
and July of this year, and is scheduled again on November 29th.
Without the cooperation of various Intelligence Community interests, our edu-
cational program would suffer. We gratefully acknowledge the help of the
Central Intelligence Agency, and request that you convey our thanks to Mr.
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Sincerely,
L. 0. B GETT
Colon , USAF
Comm dant
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September 19, 1983
virectort utrice o Global Issues
CIA Headquarters Room 3G00
-1s --working -head--of --the U.S. delegation to the sixth
UN Conference on Trade and Development "(UNCTAD VI) ,..-field in
thanks to you for the outstanding support provided -to the~
delegation by.CIA's Office of Third--World Issues. --Mhile I
appreciate the team effort that was involved, I want to note
particularly the valuable done b
Third World Issues office
In the months prior to UNCTAD VI, the office of Third
World Issues organized a library of materials from all
sources on positions the Group of 77 was-likely to take at
the Conference. Prom these materials TWI put together
"country profiles" on key LDCs, which broke out the individual
positions these countries were likely to take on the range
of development issues under consideration at UNCTAD VI. TWI
cross-referenced these "country profiles" with "issues
profiles" that told our negotiators at a glance what the
parameters of each issue were, what competing demands were
at play -- both among the various developing countries and
among their regional sub-groups -- and what negotiating
strategies were likel to be used in brin in these issues
to th cable.
t is materia gave our
delegation a map of the terrain for the session that proved
most helpful.
While I greatly appreciated the work done by the entire
Third World Issues staff, I want to give a special word of
primary role was to manage and keep current the country
and issues profiles that he and others in TWI had prepared.
He kept abreast of all issues under consideration, particularly
ay to assure that our negotiators were fully informed of
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the latest behind-the-scenes developments. He made every
effort to anticipate the delegation's need for further
information on key subjects, and assured that we knew every-
thing that could be known on their state of play. He was a
team player in every sense, looking to help out._ in whatever ._.__ _ ___ . - ._.
way possible to -assure a successful outcome for the Conference.
The dynamics involved-in --the evolution-of -multilateral
negotiations are very complex, as you well know,- The direct
impact of the information we had at hand as a result of your
agency's efforts are therefore difficult.to judge. It-is
clear to me, though, that in a game of brinksmanship, as
these quadrennial UNCTAD sessions always tend to be, we are
always much better off knowing all we can about where the
"brinks" lie. For your help in identifying them you have
our thanks.
Sincerely,
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'Gordon L. Streeb
Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Economic and Social Affairs
Bureau of International
Organization Affairs
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August 30, 1983
CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Chief, Strategic Narcotics--.Branch
Office-of Global issues
"-'FROM:..- ._ ...Clyde D. Taylor
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Bureau of International"Narcotics Matters
SUBJECT: Your Memorandum "Heroin Trafficking In":Pekistan,"
dated August 24, 1983
Please convey our commendation to author
of the subject report, for his careful treatment of the com-
pilation of intelligence concerning heroin laboratory activity
in or near the tribal border of Pakistan. Of particular value
was his highlighting of implications for U.S. policy and
programs of Pakistani government policy, federal and provin-
cial, on the question of the heroin labs.
You are aware that the question we directed to NIO
Griese's Warning Meeting was broader than that of heroin pro-
cessing in Pakistan. For that reason, and knowing the limita-
tions on your staff, we were hopeful that the broader narcotics
intelligence community, particularly the DEA, would be chal-
lenged by the request to identify the profile of heroin pro-
cessing from Southwest Asian opium. As your memorandum clearly
portrays, the role of Pakistan continues to be significant.
What also seems apparent is the increased role of Syria and
Lebanon within the last year, perhaps in response to the
Italian government's anti-mafia campaign.
I believe you will agree that, although you have some
information on this, DEA would have in its domestic and foreign
sixes a greater bulk of information which they shed light on
the profile of heroin refining from Southwest Asian opium.
Since the Warning Meeting did not pick this up, perhaps
might have time to pursue this further, working
with . Any help you could provide us in understanding this
phenomenon would be appreciated.
cc: NIO - Mr. David Gries
INR/C - Mr. Jon Want
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
U.S. ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE
. FORT LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS 66027
SEP161983
Mr. Robert Gates
Deputy Director for Intelligence
Central Intelligence Agency _
Washington, D.C. 20505
I appreciate the recent visit to the Command and General Staff College by
of your Operations Branch.
The original purpose of his visit was to give a presentation "Soviet
Assessment of AirLand Battle" to only fourteen students of the Advanced Mili-
tary Studies Program. However, as other departments became aware of the pend-
ing visit, his mission was expanded to five individual briefings to audiences
ranging from students and faculty to Colonels and Lieutenant Colonels attending
the Pre-Command Course. All attendees found the material to be fascinating.
Jim's vast knowledge of the subject matter enabled him to satisfactorily
address the many resulting questions.
Please convey my appreciation td for his presentation. Thank
you for your support of the Advanced Military Studies Program.
Sincerely,
Crosbie Y. Saint
Major General, US Army
Deputy Commandant
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Thank _.you Very much for brief ing..us. on "your most recent
Eastern European economic and financial analysis: -Facing Up
--to the Debt Crisis. The written analysis and oral briefing
continued to meet the highest-quality standards which Treasury
and CIA officials require.
This brief is especially noteworthy for?its -timing and for
the wealth of statistical material, much of which is breaking
new ground. The brief is timely in that it will help us to pre-
pare for a meeting of the OECD to review the financial outlook
of these countries. Tables 1, 2, and 3 of the text
are very useful in
following the state of external finance for these countries.
In particular, I would note that your aggregate table on Eastern
European debt (page 35) is most helpful and timely given the
requests of policy officials to refamiliarize themselves rapidly
with these countries' debt situations. I would hope that these
specific tables as well as others in the text could be updated
periodically so that we can have the most up-to-date information
readily at hand.
As we discussed at lunch, the interesting and important
question for these countries is how they will go about adjusting
their internal and external economies. In this connection, I
think it is important for us to look at the sectors in these
economies, particularly the sectors most involved in external
trade, since this is where the adjustment will take place if
these countries are going to regain their debt servicing capacity.
I would hope that this is something you and your staff will be
able to undertake.
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In closing please extend my compliments to your staff for
a job extremely well done. We here at Treasury have a very
high regard for the quality of your Eastern. European analysis
and rely on it heavily in our day-to-day work.
Yours sincerely,
R. A. Cornell'
`-Trade-and Investment Policy
Director of European Analysis
Room 6G-42
CIA Headquarters
Washington, D.C. 20505
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September 9,l983"
As the -iinmediate aftermath of the KAL '007 =tragedy begins to
----assume a somewhat less hectic pace,'-Iwould like, on behalf of
George Shultz and others in the Department, to express our very
profound appreciation to you and yours for the invaluable
assistance you have rendered us.in this effort, particularly in
terms of rapid responses with graphics and other materials
essential for the UN presentations and other public diplomacy
efforts. In addition, your people were prompt and efficient in
providing essential analytical support for the various crash
IG's and SIG's which generated requirements of great urgency.
Similarly, CIA personnel, under the able direction of Bob
Gates, lent us a most helpful hand in working out essential
press guidance and providing background which no one else had
readily at hand.
In short, if our public diplomacy effort has been
successful thus far, as I believe it has, this success is due
in no small measure to the very substantial contributions the
fine people at CIA provided on extremely short notice. I
welcome this opportunity formally to express the thanks of each
and every one of us to you and your outstanding organization
for your help and support in this vital effort.
Lawrence S. Eag.eburger
Acting Secr tary
The Honorable
William J. Casey,
Director of Central Intelligence.
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Director, o ssues
Dear Jim,
I just finished reading "Internationalisation of Camsercial Aircraft:
A Growing Security Issue It is a superb piece of
analysis and writing and I want to extend my congratulations to the
author and to you for its publication.
Although subtitled a "security issue," the broad subject obviously
has major commercial implications and for that reason is as much an
"action-forcing" document as any that has come across my desk. I
have some ideas about things we in Commerce might undertake relative
to these implications, either independently or in concert with others
in the Executive Branch, and would like to talk it over with you next
time you visit.
Again, my congratulations
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and accept my thanks for making his presentations possible.
Very respectfully,
reputation. Please convey my appreciation
to support members of the Intelligence Community, as
demonstrate serves to further enhance your
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- It is with pleasure that I take this opportunity to .-_?
ress our appreciation for the fine briefing presented'-
,--~-7y at our Headquarters of August
30th. His insights concerning antiarmor countermeasures
were both cogent and incisive. As part of an examination
of our force planning posture, we would be grateful if he
could repeat his briefing on 20 September at 1100 for the
benefit of General DAVIS, our Assistant Commandant.
We in the Marine Corps have come to appreciate the
responsiveness and professional assistance provided by the
Central Intelligence Agency. The competence and willingness
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SPECIAL ASCISTL :T TO T'TC
DIFXXTOR OF 0
Robert M. Gates
Deputy Director of Intelligence
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D. C. 20505
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RONALD S. LAUDER
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECPfTARY OF DEFENSE
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--'-OfficeTof European Analysis
Directorate of Intelligence
6G 42
CIA.HQS
I would like to express my appreciation for the copy
of the the report "Western Europe: Public Opinion, the Peace
Movement, and INF.
I found it very interesting and inform.tive. I look
forward to reading other reports on this jbject.
ONALD S.- LAUDER
Deputy Assistant Secretary
of Defense for European &
NATO Policy
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September ..1, .:1983
MEMORANDUM FOR BOB GATES
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
Don Gregg
This is delayed thanks for the excellent assessment of
office.
I found it very useful and enli htening. Before reading
it, I had no idea o patterns underlying
recent events in Suriname. The memorandum contains important
insights and I appreciate your having produced it. I would
suggest that this assessment be given wider distribution.
Thanks again.
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support, a Red Team was formed, comprised of IC personnel with expertise in
Soviet and Asia-related intelligence and military capabilities, counterintelli-
gence and communications. From 9 December 1982 - 16 March 1983, the team
reviewed seven concepts of operation to estimate the vulnerabilities of each
to hostile threat including intelligence collection. The team also assisted
me in making common threat planning assumptions. Meeting stringent deadlines,
the team accomplished its mission in an outstanding manner, making a signifi-
cant contribution to U.S. national security.
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weapons effects (prior to joining the Red Team, and over the past two years,
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utmost in team participation and solid staff work. Although involved in
other high priority projects, he was always prepared and produced first-rate
results which were incorporated into seven major papers.
sensitivity precludes elaboration, stringent time constraints demanded the
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IS JUL '983
Mr Robert M. Gates
Deputy Director for intelligence
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington DC 20505
Thank you for sending me the comprehensive report on the West German Revolu-
tionary Cells. While my intelligence staff makes every effort to keep me
fully abreast of this terrorist threat, your study provides valuable back-
ground material. Thank you for being sensitive to our needs and please
express my appreciation t and your staff for helping to keep us
informed.
Sincerely
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT`OF COMMERCE
The Under Secretary for International Trade
Washington, O.C. 20230
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.-Mr. Robert Gates
Deputy Director for Intelligence
Central Intelligence Agency
7E44 CIA Headquarters
Washington, D.C. 20505
Dear Bob,
I want to express my sincere thanks to the Agency for
staging a recent series ^40
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My staff found these sessions extremely useful. I hope we
can arrange similar briefings in the future on other
countries, including nations in Asia and the Middle East.
Sincerely,
Lionel . Olmer
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 27,'1983-
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE WILLIAM J. CASEY
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Support for the Williamsburg Summit
The Agency provided invaluable support for the success
achieved at the Williamsburg Summit. I wanted to use this
opportunity to thank you and your staff for this out-
standing contribution.
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a superb job of keeping our people
I know that you will pass on my appreciation for this
work.
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Wil1ia?P. Clark
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PRESIDENT'S FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE ADVISORY BOARD
Dear Bob:
July 11, 1983
Just a'note to call to your attention my view.that the people in
.your Office of Global Issues are doing a fine 'job in addressing
the problems created by the strain onal financial
situation. I recently visited wit and some of his
team to discuss current economic issues and was most impressed
with the quality and thoroughness of their work.
As you know, the Board has been concerned about the international
economic problem since crisis first loomed last August. The
Agency should be commended for the quality of its continuing
response to what has been a very difficult issue.
With warm regards,
Sincerely,
Leo Cherne
Vice Chairman
Mr. Robert Gates
Deputy Director for Intelligence
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D. C. 20505
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THE WHITE HOUSE
June 21, 1983
Dear Gary:
It..is with great--pleasure that I
congratulate you:and.your staff for your-__--
outstanding analytical effort in.-support of
President Reagan's initiative to encourage the
Allies to develop indigenous energy resources,
thereby reducing their reliance,-on the Soviet,....
Union.
Your studies, particularly the four
scenario cases of European dependence on Soviet
gas, have provided invaluable-input to Cabinet
level discussions and have served as the
backbone of our negotiating efforts
internationally in the IEA. While you were not
sitting directly at the negotiating table of the
IEA Ministerial meeting, you deserve much of the
credit for the successful results which direct
the Allies to the North and not to the East for
their future gas supplies.
On behalf of the President, I would like to
commend you and your capable staff for this
effort.
Sincerely,
William P. Clark
cc: William J. Casey
ie Energy Branch
Global Issues
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C. 20505
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OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY
INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS
22 June 1983
Bob:
Mr. Robert-M. Gates
Central Intelligence Agency
Office of the Deputy Director
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But the publication was also a snapshot'-
into Soviet decision-making style, life-
style plus social contacts. Please keep
me in mind when. developing more of these.
Richard L. Armitage
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UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
WASHINGTON
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June 2, 1983
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use u information on country-positions, information which
was of great value during the preparatory"process and at
Williamsburg. 0 coordinated preparation of what I regard
as one of the most useful documents in the whole process: a
selected compendium of public statements, bolstered by in-
formed judgments, on the positions of each of the foreign
leaders. I drew heavily on this material in the final brief-
ings for the President. There is no doubt in my mind that
the President went to Williamsburg very well prepared, and
your team can take a large share of the credit for it and for
the excellent results achieved at Williamsburg.
Sincerely,
William Casey,
Director,
Central Intelligence Agency.
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