PRESS GUIDANCE ON WASHINGTON POST ARTICLE, MAY 12, 1985

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• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: December 8, 2009
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• Publication Date: May 12, 1985
• Content Type: CABLE

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