LETTER TO STANSFIELD TURNER FROM (SANITIZED)

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP05T00644R000200420017-9
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 17, 2009
• Sequence Number: 17
• Publication Date: February 17, 1977
• Content Type: LETTER

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February 17, 1977
Dear Stan,
A voice from the past! I was thrilled and deeply
moved when I learned that President Carter nominated you
for Director of the CIA. It was not only a feeling of
personal delight at seeing an old friend receive world-
wide recognition, but also a sense of assurance knowing
our country is calling for someone so loyal and able to
fill this job at so crucial a period of time.
I recall an incident many years ago when as a first
clansman you had the wisdom and compassion to advise -a
plebe, "It isn't that everybody here is against you,
it's just that no one is really for you." That simple,
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clear, lucid revelation was not only a great help to me STAT
at the Academy, but during many periods later in life.
You gave me perspective that led to confidence in
myself then. Today, I'm sure that through your leader-
ship our country will regain some of its confidence
and pride as well.
Sincerely,
Admiral Stansfield Turner
C/0 Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C. 20505
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