MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES FROM LYNDON JOHNSON

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R000400170019-2
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: March 13, 2003
• Sequence Number: 19
• Publication Date: July 15, 1966
• Content Type: MF

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July 15, 1966
MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF
DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES
Two incidents of the past few days have again reminded us of the
need to be constantly vigilant in defense of the security of our nation.
In one, an effort was made by agents of a foreign power to penetrate
the Department of State with a listening device, an attempt which was
frustrated by the alertness of a loyal Department employee and the
skill of the F. B. I. In the other, a retired. officer of the U. S. Army
was indicted and arrested on espionage conspiracy charges.
I bring these cases to your attention as a means of emphasizing the
responsibility we share for safeguarding our vital national interests.
The United States seeks amity with all nations. It wishes to give to
the representatives of every nation the greatest possible freedom of
action within our borders consistent with our national security. We
must not, however, be lulled into dropping our guard against those
who do not wish us well and are ready to exploit weaknesses of
character or official carelessness to our'country's detriment.
Our security services are professional and efficient. All but a very
few of those in public service are patriotic beyond temptation and are
alert and discreet in the conduct of their duties. But dangers persist.
The incidents to which I have referred demonstrate that in every area
where our national security may be affected, we must continue to
maintain the highest standards of vigilance and self-discipline.
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