WEBSTER BIDS FAREWELL TO CIA

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP99-01448R000401660030-9
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: May 22, 2012
• Sequence Number: 30
• Publication Date: July 1, 1991
• Content Type: OPEN SOURCE

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Webster Bids Farewell To CIA
wASHINGIbN (AP) -William H. Webster on Monday said goodbye to
e~riployees of the Central Intelligence Agency, saying his four years
as director was ~~a,great and worthy adventure."
The agency ~ worked hard to build the trust and confidence that
was so badly needed " in its relationship with Congress, he said.
~~In an era of declining budgets, there will be inevitable
strain, " he told 2,000 CIA workers during a retirement ceremony.
~~A reputation for honesty and ccrnpetency becanes all the more
important. "
webster's four years at the CIA was the fourth-longest tenure of
any director. He announced his retirement on May 8. Webster leaves
the post later this month, planning to practice law in the
Washington area.
At the ceremony, he was presented the Distinguished Intelligence
Medal, the CIA's highest career achievement award.
~~we are entering a period of reexamination of the intelligence
organization," Webster said. ~~whatever the outcome, I am
convinced that the most important ingredient is professional
respect and mutual trust. No laws can make these happen. "
Declassified in Part -Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/05/23 :CIA-RDP99-014488000401660030-9