LETTER(SANITIZED)

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• Publication Date: August 30, 1983
• Content Type: LETTER

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Central Intelligence Agency
Washington,D.C.20505
30 AUG 1983
As you may know, the General Accounting Office (GAO), on
behalf of Congress, is investigating allegations that OPC or
CIA had assisted the immigration of Nazi war criminals into the
U.S. during the late 1940s and early 1950s. In this context,
two GAO inspectors, John Tipton and Robert Glick, are
interviewing persons who might have some background knowledge
of operations conducted at that time.
Since your name has come to the attention of the inspectors
during the course of their research, we have provided them with
your address at their request. While we have not been told
specifically that they will interview you, we would like to
ensure that you have adequate notification of that possibility.
Should the GAO investigators contact you, I wOuld ask that
you (.4.ive them your full cooperation. Mr. Tipton possesses
clearances up to and including the SECRET level while Mr. Glick
is cleared up to and including the TOP SECRET level. Their
investigation into alleged OPC or CIA involvement with Nazi war
criminals during the late 1940s and early 1950s enjoys the full
support and cooperation of this Agency. Although I am sure you
will understand that your pledge of secrecy remains effective
regarding Agency operations in general, you should feel free to
discuss any matter related to allegations of OPC or CIA
involvement in the immigration of Nazi war criminals into this
country during the late 1940s or early 1950s. Should you have
any questions regarding whether you may discuss a particular
topic or disclose particular information, I would ask that you
contact the General Counsel for further guidance at
Sincerely,
Executive Director
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As you may know, the General Accounting Office (GAO), on
behalf of Congress, is investigating allegations that OPC or
CIA had assisted the immigration of Nazi war criminals into the
U.S. during the late 1940s and early 1950s. In this context,
two GAO inspectors, John Tipton and Robert Glick, are
interviewing persons who might have some background knowledge
of operations conducted at that time.
Since your name has come to the attention of the inspectors
during the course of their research, we havc provided them with
your address at their request. While we have not been told
specifically that they will interview you, we would like to
ensure that you have adequate notification of that possibility.
Should the GAO investigators contact you, I would ask that
you give them your full cooperation. Mr. Tipton possesses
clearances up to and including the SECRET level while Mr. Glick
is cleared up to and including the TOP SECRET level. Their
investigation into alleged OPC or CIA involvement with Nazi war
criminals during the late 1940s and early 1950s enjoys the full
support and cooperation of this Agency. Although I am sure you
will understand-that your pledge of secrecy remains effective
regarding Agency operations in general, you should feel free to
discuss any matter related to allegations of OPC or CIA
involvement in the immigration of Nazi war criminals into this
country during the late 1940s or early 1950s. Should you have
any questions regarding whether you may discuss a particular
topic or disclose particular information, I would ask that you
contact the General Counsel for further guidance at
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Sincerely,
Executive Director
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Central Intelligence Agency
Washinston.D.C.20505
Dtsget.ttlya Ecik try
83-4269/6
Uu 1983
As you may know, the General Accounting Office (GAO), on
behalf of Congress, is investigating allegations that OPC or
CIA had assisted the immigration of Nazi war criminals into the
U.S. during the late 1940s and early 1950s. In this context,
two GAO inspectors, John Tipton and Robert Glick, are
interviewing persons who might have some background knowledge
of operations conducted at that time.
Since your name has come to the attention of the inspectors
during the course of their research, we have provided them with
your address at their request. While we'haVe not been told
specifically that they will interview you, we would like to
ensure that you have adequate notification of that possibility.
Should the GAO investigators contact you, I would ask that
you give them your full cooperation. Mr. Tipton possesses
clearances up to and including the SECRET level while Mr. Glick
is cleared up to and including the TOP SECRET level. Their
investigation into alleged OPC or CIA involvement with Nazi war
criminals during the late 1940s and early 1950s enjoys the full
support and cooperation of this Agency. Although I am sure you
will understand .that your pledge of secrecy remains effective
regarding Agency operations in general, you should feel free to
discuss any matter related to allegations of OPC or CIA
involvement in the immigration of Nazi war criminals into this
country during the late 1940s or early 1950s. Should you have
any questions regarding whether you may discuss a particular
topic or disclose particular information, I would ask that you
contact the General Counsel for further guidance at
Sincerely,
Executive Director'4
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Central Intelligence Agency
Washington. D. C. 20505
fl 0 AUG. 1983
As you may know, the General Accounting Office (GAO), on
behalf of Congress, is investigating allegations that OPC or
CIA had assisted the immigration of Nazi war criminals into the
U.S. during the late 1940s and early 1950s. In this context,
two GAO inspectors, John Tipton and Robert Glick, are
interviewing persons who might have some background knowledge
of operations conducted at that time.
Since your name has come to the attention of the inspectors
during the course of their research, we have. provided them with
your address at their request. While we have not been told
specifically that they will interview you, we would like to
ensure that you have adequate notification of that possibility.
Should the GAO investigators contact you, I would ask that
you give them your full cooperation. Mr. Tipton possesses
clearances up to and including the SECRET level while Mr. Glick
is cleared up to and including the TOP SECRET level. Their
investigation into alleged OPC or CIA involvement with Nazi war
criminals during the late 1940s and early 1950s enjoys the full
support and cooperation of this Agency. Although I am sure you
will understand that your pledge of secrecy remains effective
regarding Agency operations in general, you should feel free to
discuss any matter related to allegations of OPC or CIA
involvement in the immigration of Nazi war criminals into this
country during the late 1940s or early 1950s. Should you have
any questions regarding whether you may discuss a particular
topic or disclose particular information, I would ask that you
contact the General Counsel for further guidance at
Sincerely,
Executive Directo
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Central Intelligence Agency rzilectrti r e c7.0:1r.te
IVashington. D. C. 20S0.5
83-426944,
3 0 AUG 1983
As you may know, the General Accounting Office (GAO), on
behalf of Congress, is investigating allegations that OPC or
CIA had assisted the immigration of Nazi war criminals into the
U.S. during the late 1940s and early 1950s. In this context,
two GAO inspectors, John Tipton and Robert Glick, are
interviewing persons who might have some background knowledge
of operations conducted at that time.
Since your name has come to the attention of the inspectors
during the course of their research, we .havp, provided them with
your address at their request. While we havp not been told
specifically that they will interview you, we would like to
ensure that you have adequate notification of that possibility.
Should the GAO investigators contact you, I would ask that
you give them your full cooperation. Mr. Tipton possesses
clearances up to and including the SECRET level while Mr. Glick
is cleared up to and including the TOP SECRET level. Their
investigation into alleged OPC or CIA involvement with Nazi war
criminals during the late 1940s and early 1950s enjoys the full
support and cooperation of this Agency. Although I am sure you
will understand-that your pledge of secrecy remains effective
regarding Agency operations in general, you should feel free to
discuss any matter related to allegations of OPC or CIA
involvement in the immigration of Nazi war criminals into this
country during the late 1940s or early 1950s. Should you have
any questions regarding whether you may discuss a particular
topic or disclose particular information, I would ask that you
contact the General Counsel for further guidance at
Sincerely,
Executive Director 'a
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Washingon. D. C.20505
30
As you may know, the General Accounting Office (GAO), on
behalf of Congress, is investigating allegations that OPC or
CIA had assisted the immigration of Nazi war criminals into the
U.S. during the late 1940s and early 1950s. In this context,
two GAO inspectors, John Tipton and Robert Glick, are
interviewing persons who might have some background knowledge
of operations conducted at that time.
Since your name has come to the attention of the inspectors
during the course of their research, we have provided them with
your address at their request. While we?.have not been told
specifically that they will interview, you, would like to
ensure that you have adequate notification of that possibility.
Should the GAO investigators contact you, I would ask that
you give them your full cooperation. Mr. Tipton possesses
clearances up to and including the SECRET level while Mr. Glick
is cleared up to and including the TOP SECRET level. Their
investigation into alleged OPC or CIA involvement with Nazi war
criminals during the late 1940s and early 1950s enjoys the full
support and cooperation of this Agency. Although I am sure you
will understand that your pledge of secrecy remains effective
regarding Agency oper&tions in general, you should feel free to
discuss any matter related to allegations of OPC or CIA
involvement in the immigration of Nazi war criminals into this
country during the late 1940s or early 1950s, Should you have
any questions regarding whether you may discuss a particular
topic or disclose particular information, I would ask that you
contact the General Counsel for further guidance at
Sincerely,
Executive Director`,
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Central Intelligence Agency
Washington. D. C.20505
2 0 AUG 1983
As you may know, the General Accounting Office (GAO), on
behalf of Congress, is investigating allegations that OPC or
CIA had assisted the immigration of Nazi war criminals into the
U.S. during the late 1940s and early 1950s. In this context,
two GAO inspectors, John Tipton and Robert Glick, are
interviewing persons who might have some background knowledge
of operations conducted at that time.
Since your name has come to the attention of the inspectors
during the course of their research, we have. provided them with
your address at their request. While we have not been told
specifically that they will interview you, we would like to
ensure that you have adequate notification of that possibility.
Should the GAO investigators contact you, I would ask that
you give them your full cooperation. Mr. Tipton possesses
clearances up to and including the SECRET level while Mr. Glick
is cleared up to and including the TOP SECRET level. Their
investigation into alleged OPC or CIA involvement with Nazi war
criminals during the late 1940s and early 1950s enjoys the full
support and cooperation of this Agency. Although I an sure you
will understand that your pledge of secrecy remains effective
regarding Agency operations in general, you should feel free to
discuss any matter related to allegations of OPC or CIA
involvement in the immigration of Nazi war criminals into this
country during the late 1940s or early 1950s. Should you have
any questions regarding whether you may discuss a particular
topic or disclose particular information, I would ask that you
contact the General Counsel for further guidance at
Sincerely,
Executive Director
DCI
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Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D. C.20505
Mr. William E. Colby
0 AUG 1983
As you may know, the General Accounting Office (GAO), on
behalf of Congress, is investigating allegations that OPC or
CIA had assisted the immigration of Nazi war criminals into the
U.S. during the late 1940s and early 1950s. In this context,
two GAO inspectors, John Tipton and Robert Glick, are
interviewing persons who might have some background knowledge
of operations conducted at that time.
Since your name has come to the attention of the inspectors
during the course of their research, we have provided them with
your address at their request. While we have not been told
specifically that they will interview you, we would like to
ensure that you have adequate notification of that possibility.
Should the GAO investigators contact you, I would ask that
you give them your full cooperation. Mr. Tipton possesses
clearances up to and including the SECRET level while Mr. Glick
is cleared up to and including the TOP SECRET level. Their
investigation into alleged OPC or CIA involvement with Nazi war
criminals du.:ing the late 1940s and early 1950s enjoys the full
support and cooperation of this Agency. Although I am sure you
will understand that your pledge of secrecy remains effective
regarding Agency operations in general, you should feel free to
discuss any matter related to allegations of OPC or CIA
involvement in the immigration of Nazi war criminals into this
country during the late 1940s or early 1950s. Should you have
any questions regarding whether you may discuss a particular
topic or disclose particular information, I would ask that you
contact the General Counsel for further guidance at
Sincerely,
Executive Director
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titoccattvik Sit,gtutry
83-4269 - z
0 AUG 1933
As you may know, the General Accounting Office (GAO), on
behalf of Congress, is investigating allegations that OPC or
CIA had assisted the immigration of Nazi war criminals into the
U.S. during the late 1940s and early 1950s. In this context,
two GAO inspectors, John Tipton and Robert Glick, are
interviewing persons who might have some background knowledge
of operations conducted at that time.
Since your name has come to the attention of the inspectors
during the course of their research, we haveprovided them with
your address at their request. While we have not been told
specifically that they will interview you, we would like to
ensure that you have adequate notification of that possibility.
Should the GAO investigators contact you, I would ask that
you give them your full cooperation. Mr. Tipton possesses
clearances up to and including the SECRET level while Mr. Glick
is cleared up to and including the TOP SECRET level. Their
investigation into alleged OPC or CIA involvement with Nazi war
criminals during the late 1940s and early 1950s enjoys the full
support and cooperatio,1 of this Agency. Although I an sure you
will understand that your pledge of secrecy remains effective
regarding Agency operations in general, you should feel free to
discuss any matter related to allegations of OPC or CIA
involvement in the immigration of Nazi war criminals into this
country during the late 1940s or early 1950s. Should you have
any questions regarding whether you may discuss a particular
topic or disclose particular information, I would ask that you
contact the General Counsel for further guidance at
Sincerely,
Executive Director
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STAT MEMORANDUM FOR:
ADMINISTRATIVE-INTERNAL USE ONLY
Executive Director
AUG ?
VIA: Acting Deputy Director for Operations
STAT FROM:
STAT
STAT
Chief, Information Management Staff, DO
SUBJECT: Notification of GAO Investigation
1. We propose to send the attached draft letter to former,
overtly retired, Agency employees whose 'names were submitted to
us for interview by the GAO inspectors in cohnection with their
current investigation into allegations that OPC/CIA had brought
Nazi war criminals into the U.S. illegally. We also have
attached the list of names of persons of interest to the GAO.
2. The attached letter was presented to OGC which prepared
the third paragraph. If you concur in this action, we shall
prepare for your signature letters similar to the attached
draft for all persons on the GAO
CONCUR:
Executive Director
22 AUG 1983
Date
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SUBJECT: Notification of GAO Investigation
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Distribution:
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16 August 1983
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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
WASHINGTON. D.C. 20505
12 August 1983
Dear:
As you may know, the General Accounting Office (GAO), on
behalf of Congress, is investigating allegations that OPC or
CIA had assisted the immigration of Nazi war criminals into the
U.S. during the late 1940s and early 1950s. In this context,
two GAO inspectors, John Tipton and Robert Glick, are
interviewing persons who might have some background knowledge
of operations conducted at that time.
Since your name has come to the attention of the inspectors
during the course of their research, we have provided then with
your address at their request. While we7:have not been told
specifically that they will interview you, ife would like to
ensure that you have adequate notification of that possibility.
Should the GAO investigators contact you, I would ask that
you give them your full cooperation. Mr. Tipton possesses
clearances up to and including the SECRET level while Mr. Glick
is cleared up to and including the TOP SECRET level. Their
investigation into alleged OPC or CIA involvement with Nazi war
criminals during the late 1940s and early 1950s enjoys the full
support and cooperation of this Agency. Although I am sure you
will understand that your pledge of secrecy remains effective
regarding Agency operations in general, you should feel free to
discuss any matter related to allegations of OPC or CIA
involvement in the immigration of Nazi war criminals into this
country during the late 1940s or early 1950s. Should you have
any questions regarding whether you may discuss a particular
topic or disclose particular information, I would ask that you
contact the General Counsel for further guidance at
Executive Director
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