Thomas H.

Kean August 22, 2003

CHAIR

Lee H. Hamilton
VICE CHAIR
Professor Christopher Andrew
Professor of Modern and Contemporary History
Richard Ben-Veniste Corpus Christi College
Max Cleland
Cambridge, CB2 1RH
United Kingdom
Frederick F. Fielding

Jamie S. Gorelick
Dear Professor Andrew:

Slade Gorton The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States was
John F. Lehman
created by the U.S. Government to investigate the facts and circumstances
surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The Commission's
Timothy J. Roemer mandate includes assessing U.S. preparedness for, and immediate response to,
James R. Thompson those attacks, evaluating the lessons learned, and making recommendations
for preventing future attacks.
Philip D. Zelikow
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Given your scholarly research, the Commission's inquiry would greatly
benefit from your insights. Accordingly, the Commission requests to
interview you on the following general topics: (1) White House oversight of
the U.S. Intelligence Community; (2) management of the U.S. Intelligence
Community; and (3) the performance of the U.S. Intelligence Community in
countering terrorism.

The Commission would like to conduct your interview in Washington, DC or

New York City during the fall of 2003 if you are planning to be in the United
States at that time. Mr. Kevin Scheid, a member of the Commission's
professional staff, would conduct the interview along with at least ojje other
staff member. Mr. Scheid will call you to discuss scheduling an interview
with you.

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
www.9-1 lcommission.gov
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Thomas H. Kean August 22, 2003

CHAIR

Lee H. Hamilton
Mr. Frederick Hitz
VICE CHAIR Lecturer of Public and International Affairs
Director of the Project on International Intelligence
Richard Ben-Veniste
Princeton University
Max Cleland Woodrow Wilson School
Princeton, NJ 08544-1013
Frederick F. Fielding

Jamie S. Gorelick Dear Mr. Hitz:

Slade Gorton
The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States is
John F. Lehman directed by statute to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the
Timothy J. Roemer
September 11,2001 terrorist attacks. The Commission's mandate includes
assessing the nation's preparedness for, and immediate response to, those
James R. Thompson attacks, evaluating the lessons learned, and making recommendations for
preventing future attacks. As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby
Philip D. Zelikow requests to interview you on issues relating to the following general topics:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (1) management of the Central Intelligence Agency; (2) management of the
Intelligence Community; and (3) Congressional oversight of the Intelligence
Community. The Commission anticipates 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
during the month of September at the Commission's office in Washington,
DC. At least two members of the Commission's staff will attend your
interview. Please call Mr. Scheid's assistant, Ms. Melissa Coffey, at
(202) 331-4080 as soon as possible to discuss the time and locatioivof your
interview and any 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.9-1 lcommission.gov
Thomas H. Kean August 22, 2003
CHAIR
Ambassador Stapleton Roy
Lee H. Hamilton
VICE CHAIR Managing Director
Kissinger McLarty Associates
Richard Ben-Veniste
1800 K Street, NW Suite 1021
Max Cleland Washington, DC 20006
Frederick F. Fielding
Dear Ambassador Roy:
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
John F. Lehman September 11,2001 terrorist attacks. The Commission's mandate includes
assessing the nation's preparedness for, and immediate response to, those
Timothy J. Roemer
attacks, evaluating the lessons learned, and making recommendations for
James R. Thompson preventing future attacks. As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby
requests to interview you on issues relating to the following general topics:
Philip D. Zelikow
(1) White House oversight of the U.S. Intelligence Community;
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (2) management of the U.S. Intelligence Community; (3) the performance of
the U.S. Intelligence Community in countering terrorism; and (4) the use of
open source information by the U.S. Intelligence Community. The
Commission anticipates 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
during the month of September at the Commission's office in Washington,
DC. At least two members of the Commission's staff will attend your
interview. 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 any 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 lh Street SW, Room 5125
Washington, DC 20407
T 202.331.4060 F 202.296.5545
www.9-llcommission.gov
Thomas H. Kean
CHAIR August 22, 2003
Lee H. Hamilton
VICE CHAIR Mr. Britt Snider
Richard Ben-Venisce 9/11 Personal Privacy

Max Cletand

Frederick F. Fielding
Dear Mr. Snider:

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. The Commission's mandate includes
John F. Lehman assessing the nation's preparedness for, and immediate response to, those
Timothy}. Roemer attacks, evaluating the lessons learned, and making recommendations for
preventing future attacks. As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby
James R. Thompson requests to interview you on issues relating to the following general topics:
(1) White House oversight of the Intelligence Community, (2) Congressional
Philip D. Zelikow oversight of the Intelligence Community; and (3) management of the
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Intelligence Community. The Commission anticipates 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
on Thursday, September 4, 2003, at the Commission's office in Washington,
DC. At least two members of the Commission's staff will attend your
interview. 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 any questions you may have.
•-tw

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 lh Street SW, Room 5125

Washington, DC 20407
T 202.331.4060 F 202.296.5545
www,9-1 lcommission.gov
Thomas H. Kean
CHAIR August 22,2003
Lee H. Hamilton
VICE CHAIR Mr. Robert Steele
President
Richard Ben-Veniste
Open Source Solutions, Inc.
Max Cleland Post Office Box 369
Oakton, Virginia 22124-0369
Frederick F. Fielding

Jamie S. Gorelick Dear Mr. Steele:

Slade Gorton
The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States is
John F. Lehman directed by statute to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the
Timothy J. Roemer
September 11,2001 terrorist attacks. The Commission's mandate includes
assessing the nation's preparedness for, and immediate response to, those
James R. Thompson attacks, evaluating the lessons learned, and making recommendations for
preventing future attacks. As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby
Philip D. Zelikow requests to interview you on issues relating to the use of open source
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR information by the Intelligence Community.

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

conduct the interview. The Commission would like to conduct your interview
during the month of September at the Commission's office in Washington,
DC. At least 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 discuss the time and location of your
interview and any 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 lh Street SW, Room 5125

Washington, DC 20407
T 202.331.4060 F 202.296.5545
www.9-llcommission.gov
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Thomas H. Kean
CHAIR August 22, 2003
Lee H. Hamilton
VICE CHAIR Mr. Frank Anderson
Richard Ben-Veniste
Foreign Reports, Inc.
818 18th Street, NW, Suite 940
Max Cleland Washington, DC 20006
Frederick F. Fielding
Dear Mr. Anderson:
Jamie S. Gorelick

Slade 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. The Commission's mandate includes
Timothy J. Roemer
assessing the nation's preparedness for, and immediate response to, those
attacks, evaluating the lessons learned, and making recommendations for
James R. Thompson preventing future attacks. As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby
requests to interview you on issues relating to the following general topics:
Philip D. Zelikow (1) management of the U.S. Intelligence Community; and (2) the performance
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of the Central Intelligence Agency in countering terrorism. The Commission
anticipates 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
during the month of September at the Commission's office in Washington,
DC. At least two members of the Commission's staff will attend your
interview. 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 any questions you may have.
•"•tw

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
Thomas H. Kean
CHAIR August 22, 2003
Lee H. Hamilton
VICE CHAIR
Mr. Mike Chapman
Richard Ben-Veniste Executive Producer, Editor-in-Chief
Max Cleland Economist Intelligence Unit - New York
11 West 57th Street
Frederick F. Fielding New York, NY 10019
Jamie S. Gorelick
Dear Mr. Chapman:
Slade Gorton

John F. Lehman The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States is
directed by statute to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the
Timothy J. Roemer September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The Commission's mandate includes
James R. Thompson assessing the nation's preparedness for, and immediate response to, those
attacks, evaluating the lessons learned, and making recommendations for
preventing future attacks. As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby
Philip D. Zelikow
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR requests to interview you on issues relating to the use of open source
information by the Intelligence Community.

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

conduct the interview. The Commission would like to conduct your interview
during the month of September at your office in New York. At least 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 discuss the time and location of your interview and any 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 7lh Street SW, Room 5125

Washington, DC 20407
T 202.331.4060 F 202.296.5545
www.9-llcommission.gov
Thomas H. Kean August 22, 2003
CHAIR

Lee H. Hamilton
Professor Eliot Cohen
VICE CHAIR Program Director, Department of Strategic Studies
The Johns Hopkins University - SAIS
Richard Ben-Veniste
1619 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 708
Max Cleland Washington, D.C. 20036-2213
Frederick F. Fielding
Dear Professor Cohen:
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
John F. Lehman September 11,2001 terrorist attacks. The Commission's mandate includes
Timothy J. Roemer
assessing the nation's preparedness for, and immediate response to, those
attacks, evaluating the lessons learned, and making recommendations for
James R. Thompson preventing future attacks. As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby
requests to interview you on issues relating to the following general topics:
Philip D. Zelikow (1) White House oversight of the Intelligence Community; (2) management of
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR the Intelligence Community; and (3) the role of the Intelligence Community in
supporting military operations. The Commission anticipates 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
during the month of September 2003 at the Commission's office in
Washington, DC. At least two members of the Commission's staff will attend
your interview. 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 any 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 lh Street SW, Room 5125

Washington, DC 20407
T 202.331.4060 F 202.296.5545
www.9-1 lcommission.gov