LETTER TO THE HONORABLE JOHN A. MCCONE FROM GEORGE BUSH

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP79M00467A000200090008-3
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 12, 2016
• Document Release Date: November 5, 2001
• Sequence Number: 8
• Publication Date: June 30, 1976
• Content Type: LETTER

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June 30, 1976
Dear John,
Just a quick note to thank you
for sending along a copy of the text
you sent to Senator Inouye.
I have taken the liberty of
showing it to Hank Knoche, and he
deeply appreciates your kind words,
as do I.
Thanks again,
25X1A
Sincerely,
W
George Bush
The Honorable John A. McCone
612 South Flower Street
Los Angeles, California 90017
O/DCI/kgt/30 June 1976
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JOHN ALEX MC GONE
612 SOUTH FLOWER STREET
LOS ANGELES 90017
June 21, 1976
Dear George:
In response to a letter from Chairman
Daniel K. Inouye of the Senate Select Committee
on Intelligence concerning the confirmation of
Hank Knoche, I have today forwarded the
Senator the enclosed.
S itlecre ly ,
25X1A
Honorable George Bush
U. S. Representative to the
United Nations
799 United Nations Plaza
New York, New York 10017
JAM/ss
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Night Letter sent June 21, 1976
TO: Honorable Daniel K. Inouye
Chairman
Select Committee on Intelligence
United States Senate
Washington, D. C. 20510
Re your letter June 17th soliciting views, qualifications
E. Henry Knoche for position Deputy Director C. I. A. wish to
advise you and your Committee as follows :
During my term as Director C. 1. A. 1961-65, Mr. Knoche
served in important positions that brought him in close contact
with both the Director and Deputy Director. He then demonstrated
unusual knowledge of Agency purposes, activities and personnel.
He also demonstrated a high degree of dependability and moral
values. In recent years and particularly during the several
investigations of the Agency, I as a consultant to the Agency,
have observed Mr. Knoche's performance when shouldering ever-
increasing responsibilities, in all circumstances he has performed
well. I know nothing of his private life. From my observations,
his work on the job over a period of 15 years, I recommend him
highly and urge the Committee's confirmation. ,-
John A. McCone
(JAM/ss)
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