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
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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