LETTER TO WILLIAM J. CASEY FROM DOUGLAS APPLEGATE

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CIA-RDP88B00687R000300490001-8
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April 24, 2008
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August 10, 1984
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LETTER
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DISTRICT OFNCIz sTE.., IU! 614-283-3718 ST. CLAIRSVILL! 814-695-4800 NEW PHILADEL)NIA 216-343-9112 EAST LIVERPOOL 216-385-5921 Approved For Release 2008/04/24 : C(~cIIAA-~-}}RDP88B00687R000300490001-8 COMMITTEES: AU! OFFICE BUILDING " ,/' -, TON. D.C. 20515 202-226-6265 // PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION VETERANS' AFFAIRS CHAIRMAN SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMPENSATION. PENSION. AND INSURANCE ~UV UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRE$ENTATIVE~ _ August 10, 1984 L0`- William J. Casey Director Central Intelligence Agency Washington, DC 20505 Dear Mr. Casey: Execute Registry ILLEGIB It has come to my attention that the National Reconnaissance Organiza- tion has information and photographs taken this year of live American servicemen held captive in Southeast Asia. I realize that this information and photos is classified for national security reasons. I am also keenly aware of the sensitivity of the National Reconnaissance-Organization and wish to maintain its important role in our defense system. However, I do recognize my responsibility to my constituents and the American people to obtain an explanation of such reports, while still maintaining a high degree of national security. I, therefore, respectfully request, as a Member of Congress who is deeply involved in the POW/MIA issue, to be briefed on the reports of the. National Reconnaissance Organziation &essing SRphotographs taken this year of live American service 'hel\i capt in Vietfam. Your prompt attention to my 7TP P c C ' . / ;L D-7 / OC-2r STAT STAT ILLEGIB RTTV AMERICAN! SAVE AMERICAN JOBS! DOUGLAS APPLEGATE Approved For Release 2008/04/24: CIA-RDP88B00687R000300490001-8