MEMO TO(SANITIZED) FROM JOHN N. MCMAHON

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP86B00885R000300250026-9
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 8
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: January 24, 2011
• Sequence Number: 26
• Publication Date: June 1, 1982
• Content Type: MEMO

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1 June 1982
NOTE FOR:
DDO/IAD
Just a quick note to thank you personally
for all the time you took in preparing rae for
the confirmation hearings. With your words and
advice I had the confidence of knowing I was
pretty well studied.
Thanks again for the effort and personal
John N. McMahon
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1 June 1982
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NOTE FOR:
Office of External Affairs
Nancy:
I'm sure by now your fingers are worn to
the bone dialing for my appointments. I am sure
you are as happy as I am that the confirmation
hearings are over, either one way or the other.
At any rate, I do want to thank you for the
endless time and obviously frustrating moments
encountered in trying to set up the appointments
with a1i the notables on the Nill. From the
vote of the SSCI it wasn't in vain.
You have ~ appreciation and thanks.
John N. t~Mathon
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1 June 1982
NOTE FOR: Director, Office of External Affairs
Billy:
A special note of thanks to you and your
good office for the care and feeding,.,through
nU+ confirmation hearings. I am particularly
grateful to you for sharing those many hours
with me on the Hill and giving the neophyte the
proper advice and guidance.
Please express to all your folks my sincere
appreciation and thanks. I 1~k forward to a
continued warm relationship.
John N. McMahon
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1 June 1982
NOTE FOR: Deputy Director for Intelligence
Bob:
Just a note to convey qty appreciation to
those in the Directorate who prepared me so
well for ~y confire~ation hearings. Please pass
on ~r~y gratitude and praise to:
I also know there are a host cf people
working for Clare Rice who in a whirlwind effort
provided ae with all the key info on our world
leaders. I knew if I didn't pass the test of the
confirniation hearings I could always open a bio
bookstore.
Thanks to one and all.
John N. F1cMahon
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1 June 1982
N07E FOR:
I know the effort that you took can never
be acknowledged simply in a note o~ thanks, but
I do want to express to you my deep appreciation
and gratitude for the time and care you took in
preparing rae for ~ hearings. Mlhite I'm sure
you felt frustrated at times your words and advice
did sink in and I had the comfort and confidence
of knowing I was pretty well prepared.
Thanks for al l the personal help. I'~n glad
you didn't reties in earnest.
John N. McMahon
STAT
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NOTE FOR: Deputy Director for Operations
John:
Just a note to convey my appreciation to
those in the Directorate who prepared ?e so
well for confirmation hearings. Needless
to say as a pillar of strength
but there are many others who also took the
time and attention to make sure I got things
right.
Please pass on ~ gratitude agd prise to:
John N. McMahon
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1 June 1982
NOTE FOR:
Bernie:
ce o enera Counsel
Many thanks for helping me prepare for ~lY
confirmation hearings. Needless to say, amid
the turmoil that confronts you daily, you didn't
need something of this magnitude and complexity.
But I'm very grateful for the time and attention
you took to make sure I had the right answers and
was fu11y prepared.
Thanks again.
John N. McMahon
STAT
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1 June 1982
NOTE FOR: General Counsel
SUBJECT: My Confirmation Hearings
Stan:
Just a note of appreciation and praise to
the many in your office who helped me study for
my confirmation hearings. I must say I felt
extremely well prepared and the advice of your
folks was comprehensive and right on target.
I would appreciate it if you would pass on
my deepest gratitude and admiration to:
STAT
John N. McMahon
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