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“ Dear Mr, Colby¥ ’ ’ ’ . v |
. ’ - Thank you for your kind and informative Letter of ‘
R : January 11 concerning Operation Phoenix.
Cy I don't want to get into a running word-battle with - :
A ol you on the subject of political assassination in Indo-China i
LL i or the role of CIA and other of our agencies in Operation ;
Phoenix. . : :
~. ES ’ I am just wondering &f you would care to say flatly :
on i that the CIA has never used political assassination in
tL : Indo-China or elsewhere and has never induced, erployed, or :
ni suggested to others that such tactics or devices be employed. i
B | i . If you will make that flat statement under oath, I will
a RB a not only apologize, I will tango with Dick Helms in  .- To
= i Garfinckel's largest show window at 14th and F--providing, :
Is ! of course, Mrs. Helms gives her permission. A : :
Co : Again, I thank you for your interest and commend you )
A for the really outstanding service you have rendered the
. : country. You are indeed one of Helms! finest. "
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