LETTER TO THE HONORABLE GEORGE BUSH FROM JERRY FORD

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80M00165A002600080019-9
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 20, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 30, 2006
• Sequence Number: 19
• Publication Date: January 18, 1977
• Content Type: LETTER

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Dear George:'
I have your letteg, and it is with deep appreci.~;t%on:
,for your contributions to this Aelnsi,caistr~=~~tion a~~el tc~
our Nation that I accept your resignation as L~irec{:c~~?
of Central Intelligence, effective January Z0, 19770
During the past.year; you have successf~zlly f~~~ecl.
enormous challenges. Under your dedicated. l.e~ader-
ship and direction, the Agency has regained. its balance,
I axn confident that it is now better prepared. than ever
before to fnLfill its vital. role. The pragress f:hat has
been .made is -an impressive tribute to your energyr
integrity, and outstanding abilities.
I am happy to have this opportunity to express ~;~zy
personal gratitude and that of all AnZericans for the
fine job you have done. In the years ahead, I laak
forward to continuing our friendship. ~pou have r.~iy
best wishes for evergr success and happsness.
Warmest personal regards,
The Honorable George- Bush
Director of Central Intelligence
Washington, D. C. 20505
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