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    DM B8 Team 7 FDR - 8-13-15-03 Interview Requests - Hazlewood Berkowitz Kerr - Betts 497

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    The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States requests to interview Lee Hazlewood of Science Applications International Corporation and Richard Kerr as part of its investigation into the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Commission seeks to discuss topics related to pre-9/11 intelligence analysis, collection capabilities, and the organization of the intelligence community with a focus on counterterrorism. Classified information may be discussed in the interviews, which will be scheduled for late August at the Commission's office and recorded.

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    The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States requests to interview Lee Hazlewood of Science Applications International Corporation and Richard Kerr as part of its investigation into the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Commission seeks to discuss topics related to pre-9/11 intelligence analysis, collection capabilities, and the organization of the intelligence community with a focus on counterterrorism. Classified information may be discussed in the interviews, which will be scheduled for late August at the Commission's office and recorded.

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    The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States requests to interview Lee Hazlewood of Science Applications International Corporation and Richard Kerr as part of its investigation into the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Commission seeks to discuss topics related to pre-9/11 intelligence analysis, collection capabilities, and the organization of the intelligence community with a focus on counterterrorism. Classified information may be discussed in the interviews, which will be scheduled for late August at the Commission's office and recorded.

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    The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States requests to interview Lee Hazlewood of Science Applications International Corporation and Richard Kerr as part of its investigation into the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Commission seeks to discuss topics related to pre-9/11 intelligence analysis, collection capabilities, and the organization of the intelligence community with a focus on counterterrorism. Classified information may be discussed in the interviews, which will be scheduled for late August at the Commission's office and recorded.

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    Thomas H.

    Kean August 15, 2003


    CHAIR

    Lee H. Hamilton
    VICE CHAIR
    Mr. Leo Hazlewood
    Richard Ben-Veniste Science Applications International Corporation
    Max Cleland
    1710 SAIC Drive
    McLean, V A 22102
    Frederick F. Fielding
    Dear Mr. Hazlewood:
    Jamie S. Oorelick

    Stade Gorton The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States is
    directed by statute to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the
    John F. Lehman
    September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. This includes the nation's preparedness
    Timothy J. Roemer for, and immediate response to, those attacks, as well as to evaluate the
    lessons learned and to make recommendations for preventing future attacks.
    James R. Thompson
    As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby requests to interview you
    on issues relating to the following general topics:
    Philip D. Zelikow
    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    • The state of CIA all-source analysis prior to 9-11;
    • The state of intelligence collection, particularly HUMINT and
    SIGINT, prior to 9-11;
    • The organization of the Intelligence Community (1C) to conduct
    counterterrorism analysis and operations, and the authorities of the
    DCI to manage the 1C;
    • The capability of the 1C to collect and analyze open sources to
    understand trends in Islamic thinking and Muslim societies; and
    • The role of the 1C in supporting homeland security. ^

    The Commission does anticipate that classified information will be discussed


    at this interview.

    Mr. Kevin Scheid, a member of the Commission's professional staff, will


    conduct the interview. The Commission would like to conduct your interview
    sometime during the weeks of August 18 or August 25 at the Commission's
    office in Washington, DC. At least two members of the Commission's staff
    will attend your interview, and the general policy of the Commission is to tape
    record interviews. Please call Mr. Scheid's assistant, Ms. Melissa Coffey, at
    (202) 331-4080 as soon as possible to discuss the time and location of your
    interview, and to raise any other questions you may have.

    301 7lh Street SW, Room 5125


    Washington, DC 20407
    T 202.331.4060 F 202.296.5545
    www.9-llcommission.gov
    August 15,2003
    Page 2

    Thank you very much in advance for your time and for your cooperation with the
    Commission in this important matter.

    Sincerely,

    Philip Zelikow
    Executive Director
    Thomas H. Kean
    CHAIR August 14, 2003
    Lee H. Hamilton
    VICE CHAIR Dr. Bruce Berkowitz
    Richard Ben-Venisce 9/11 Personal Privacy

    Max Cleland
    Dear Dr. Berkowitz:
    Frederick F. Fielding

    Jamie S, Gorelick The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States is
    Slade Gorton
    directed by statute to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the
    September 11,2001 terrorist attacks. This includes the nation's preparedness
    John F. Lehman for, and immediate response to, those attacks, as well as to evaluate the
    Timothy J. Roemer lessons learned and to make recommendations for preventing future attacks.
    As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby requests to interview you
    James R. Thompson on issues relating to the following general topics: Management and
    organization of the Intelligence Community; Performance of the Intelligence
    Philip D. Zelikow Community, particularly concerning counterterrorism efforts prior to 9/11; the
    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    nexus between intelligence and policy; and the conduct of congressional
    oversight. The Commission does not anticipate that classified information
    will be discussed at this interview.

    Mr. Kevin Scheid, a member of the Commission's professional staff, will


    conduct the interview. The Commission would like to conduct your interview
    sometime during the weeks of August 18 or August 25 in Washington, DC.
    At least two members of the Commission's staff will attend your interview,
    and the general policy of the Commission is to tape record interviews. Please
    call Mr. Scheid's assistant, Ms. Melissa Coffey, at (202) 331-4080 asnsoon as
    possible to discuss the time and location of your interview, and to raise any
    other questions you may have.

    Thank you very much in advance for your time and for your cooperation with
    the Commission in this important matter.

    Sincerely,

    Philip Zelikow
    Executive Director

    301 7'1'Street SW, Room 5125


    Washington, DC 20407
    T 202.331.4060 F 202,296.5545
    Thomas H, Kean
    CHAIR
    August 14,2003

    Lee H. Hamilton Mr. Richard Kerr


    VICE CHAIR
    9/11 Personal Privacy
    Richard Ben-Veniste

    Max Cleland
    Dear Mr. Kerr:
    Frederick F. Fielding

    Jamie S. Gorelick The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States is
    directed by statute to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the
    Stade Gorton September 11,2001 terrorist attacks. This includes the nation's preparedness
    John F. Lehman for, and immediate response to, those attacks, as well as to evaluate the
    lessons learned and to make recommendations for preventing fixture attacks.
    Timothy J. Roemer As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby requests to interview you
    James R. Thompson on issues relating to the following general topics:

    • The state of CIA all-source analysis prior to 9-11;


    Philip D. Zelikow
    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR • The state of intelligence collection, particularly HUMINT and
    SIGINT, prior to 9-11;
    • The organization of the Intelligence Community (1C) to conduct
    counterterrorism analysis and operations, and the authorities of the
    DCI to manage the 1C;
    • The capability of the 1C to collect and analyze open sources to
    understand trends in Islamic thinking and Muslim societies; and
    • The role of the 1C in supporting homeland security.

    The Commission does anticipate that classified information will be .d^cussed


    at this interview.

    Mr. Kevin Scheid, a member of the Commission's professional staff, will


    conduct the interview. The Commission would like to conduct your interview
    sometime during the weeks of August 18 or August 25 at the Commission's
    office in Washington, DC. At least two members of the Commission's staff
    will attend your interview, and the general policy of the Commission is to tape
    record interviews. Please call Mr. Scheid's assistant, Ms. Melissa Coffey, at
    (202) 331-4080 as soon as possible to discuss the time and location of your
    interview, and to raise any other questions you may have.

    301 7'h Street SW, Room 5125


    Washington, DC 20407
    T 202.331.4060 F 202.296.5545
    August 14, 2003
    Page 2

    Thank you very much in advance for your time and for your cooperation with the
    Commission in this important matter.

    Sincerely,

    Philip Zelikow
    Executive Director
    ON Tfe

    Thomas H. Kean
    CHAIR August 13, 2003
    Lee H. Hamilton
    VICE CHAIR Professor Richard Betts
    Leo A. Shifrin Professor of War and Peace Studies
    Richard Ben-Veniste
    Political Science Department
    Max Cleland Columbia University
    420 West 118th Street
    Frederick F. Fielding
    New York, NY 10027
    Jamie S. Gorelick
    Dear Professor Betts:
    Stade Gorton

    John F. Lehman The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States is
    Timothy J. Roemer
    directed by statute to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the
    September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. This includes the nation's preparedness
    James R. Thompson for, and immediate response to, those attacks, as well as to evaluate the
    lessons learned and to make recommendations for preventing future attacks.
    Philip D. Zelikow As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby requests to interview you
    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR on issues relating to the following general topics: (1) the concept of surprise
    attack, and the conduct of warning within the U.S. Government; (2) the
    mission, organizational structure, and management of the U.S. Intelligence
    Community; and (3) analysis and collection of intelligence information for
    counterterrorism purposes. The Commission does not anticipate that
    classified information will be discussed at this interview.

    Mr. Gordon Lederman, a member of the Commission's professional staff, will


    conduct the interview. The Commission would like to conduct your interview
    on August 19, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. at your office in New York City. AUeast two
    members of the Commission's staff will attend your interview. Please call
    Mr. Lederman's assistant, Ms. Melissa Coffey, at (202) 331-4080 as soon as
    possible to raise any other questions you may have.

    Thank you very much in advance for your time and for your cooperation with
    the Commission in this important matter.

    Sincerely,

    Philip Zelikow
    Executive Director
    301 7'h Street SW, Room 5125
    Washington, DC 20407
    T 202.331.4060 F 202.296.5545
    www.9-llcommission.gov

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