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The Honorable Williax-n E. Colby
D rector of Central Intelligence
Washington, D.C. 20505
25X1A
I appreciate the copy of the Report on the Community On-Line
Intelligence System (COINS) performed under the auspices of
the IRAC by the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Intelligence)
As you know, PFIAB, ONB and many elements of the intelligence
community have long felt that certain aspects of the concept
needed authoritative resolution. As a result of delibera-
tions during the FY 1973 budget review and the inadequate pro-
posals at that time, the Deputy Secretary of Defense reduced
requested USA and DIA funding and concurred in the community-
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