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) CHAIR Lee H. Hamilton VICE CHAIR Richard Ben-Veniste Max Cleland

October 6, 2003 The Honorable Edward A. Flynn Secretary of Public Safety Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety One Ashburton Place, Room 2133 Boston, MA 02108

Frederick F. Fielding Jamie S. Gorelick Slade Gorton John F. Lehman Timothy J. Roemer James R. Thompson

Philip D. Zelikow EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dear Secretary Flynn: The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States is directed by statute to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including the nation's preparedness for, and immediate response to, those attacks, as well as to evaluate the lessons learned from those attacks and to make recommendations for preventing future attacks. As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby requests to interview you on issues relating to the emergency response to the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon, while you were Chief of Police in Arlington County, Virginia. The Commission does anticipate that classified information may be discussed at this interview. Mark Bittinger, a member of the Commission's professional staff, will make the arrangements for your interview. The Commission would like to conduct your interview sometime during October 2003, if possible. At least two members of the Commission's staff will attend your interview, and the general policy of the Commission is to tape record interviews. Please call Mr. Bittinger at (202) 401-2021 as soon as possible to discuss the time and location of your interview, and to raise any other questions you may have. Thank you very much in advance for your time and for your cooperation with the Commission and its staff in this important matter. Sincerely,

Philip Executive Director

301 7lh Street SW, Room 5125 Washington, DC 20407 T 202.331.4060 t 202.296.5545 www.9-llcommission.gov

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Thomas H. Kean CHAIR

October 6, 2003

Lee H. Hamilton VICE CHAIR

Chief of Police Charles H. Ramsey Metropolitan Police Department 300 Indiana Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001

Richard Ben-Veniste Max Cleland Frederick F. Fielding Jamie S. Gorelick Slade Gorton John F. Lehman Timothy J. Roemer James R. Thompson

Philip D. Zelikow EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dear Chief Ramsey: The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States is directed by statute to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including the nation's preparedness for, and immediate response to, those attacks, as well as to evaluate the lessons learned from those attacks and to make recommendations for preventing future attacks. As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby requests to interview you on issues relating to the emergency response to the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon. The Commission does anticipate that classified information may be discussed at this interview. Mark Bittinger, a member of the Commission's professional staff, will make the arrangements for your interview. The Commission would like to conduct your interview sometime during November 2003, if possible. At least two members of the Commission's staff will attend your interview, and the general policy of the Commission is to tape record interviews. Please call Mr. Bittinger at (202) 401-2021 as soon as possible to discuss the time and location of your interview, and to raise any other questions you may have. Thank you very much in advance for your time and for your cooperation with the Commission and its staff in this important matter. Sincerely,

Philip Zeukow Executive Director

301 7"' Street SW, Room 5125 Washington, DC 20407 T 202.331.4060 F 202.296.5545 www.9-llcommission.gov

Thomas H. Kean CHAIR

October 6, 2003

Lee H. Hamilton VICE CHAIR

Mr. Peter G. LaPorte, Director Emergency Management Agency 2000 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009

Richard Ben-Veniste Max Cleland Frederick F. Fielding

Dear Mr. LaPorte:

Jamie S. Oorelick

The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States is directed by statute to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including the nation's preparedness for, and immediate response to, those attacks, as well as to evaluate the lessons learned from those attacks and to make recommendations for preventing future attacks. As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby requests to interview you on issues relating to the emergency response to the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon. The Commission does anticipate that classified information may be discussed at this interview.

Slade Gorton John F. Lehman Timothy J. Roemer James R. Thompson

Philip D. Zelikow EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mark Bittinger, a member of the Commission's professional staff, will make the arrangements for your interview. The Commission would like to conduct your interview sometime during November 2003, if possible. At least two members of the Commission's staff will attend your interview, and the general policy of the Commission is to tape record interviews. Please call Mr. Bittinger at (202) 401-2021 as soon as possible to discuss the time and location of your interview, and to raise any other questions you may have. Thank you very much in advance for your time and for your cooperation with the Commission and its staff in this important matter. Sincerely,

Philip Zelikow Executive Director

301 7th Street SW, Room 5125 Washington, DC 20407 T 202.331.4060 F 202.296.5545 www.9-llcommission.gov

Thomas H. Kean CHAIR

October 6, 2003

Lee H. Hamilton VICE CHAIR

Mr. Vincent Whitmore Deputy Fire Chief, EMS Operations Alexandria Fire Department 900 Second Street Alexandria, VA 22314

Richard Ben-Veniste Max Cleland Frederick F. Fielding Jamie S. Gorelick Slade Gorton John F. Lehman Timothy J. Roemer James R. Thompson

Philip D. Zelikow EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dear Chief Whitmore: The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States is directed by statute to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including the nation's preparedness for, and immediate response to, those attacks, as well as to evaluate the lessons learned from those attacks and to make recommendations for preventing future attacks. As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby requests to interview you on issues relating to the emergency response to the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon. The Commission does not anticipate that classified information will be discussed at this interview. Mark Bittinger, a member of the Commission's professional staff, will make the arrangements for your interview. The Commission would like to conduct your interview sometime during November 2003, if possible. At least two members of the Commission's staff will attend your interview, and the general policy of the Commission is to tape record interviews. Please call Mr. Bittinger at (202) 401-2021 as soon as possible to discuss the time and location of your interview, and to raise any other questions you may have. Thank you very much in advance for your time and for your cooperation with the Commission and its staff in this important matter. Sincerely,

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Philip Zenkow Executive Director

301 7th Street SW, Room 5125 Washington, DC 20407 T 202.331.4060 F 202.296.5545 www.9-1 lcommission.gov

Thomas H. Kean CHAIR

October 6, 2003

Lee H. Hamilton VICE CHAIR

Glenn P. Benarick Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Prevention Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department 4100 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax, Virginia 22030

Richard Ben-Veniste Max Cleland Frederick F. Fielding Jamie S. Gorelick Slade Gorton John F. Lehman Timothy J. Roemer James R. Thompson

Philip D. Zelikow EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dear Chief Benarick: The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States is directed by statute to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including the nation's preparedness for, and immediate response to, those attacks, as well as to evaluate the lessons learned from those attacks and to make recommendations for preventing future attacks. As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby requests to interview you on issues relating to the emergency response to the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon. The Commission does not anticipate that classified information will be discussed at this interview. Mark Bittinger, a member of the Commission's professional staff, will make the arrangements for your interview. The Commission would like to conduct your interview sometime during November 2003, if possible. At least two members of the Commission's staff will attend your interview, and the general policy of the Commission is to tape record interviews. Please call Mr. Bittinger at (202) 401-2021 as soon as possible to discuss the time and location of your interview, and to raise any other questions you may have. Thank you very much in advance for your time and for your cooperation with the Commission and its staff in this important matter. Sincerely,

Philip Zaiiko Executive Director

301 l'h Street SW, Room 5125 Washington, DC 20407 T 202.331.4060 F 202.296.5545 www.9-1 lcommission.gov

Thomas H. Kean CHAIR

October 6, 2003

Lee H. Hamilton VICE CHAIR

Fire Chief James T. Gower Alexandria Fire Department 900 Second Street Alexandria, VA 22314

Richard Ben-Veniste Max Cleland Frederick F. Fielding

Dear Chief Gower:

Jamie S. Gorelick

The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States is directed by statute to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including the nation's preparedness for, and immediate response to, those attacks, as well as to evaluate the lessons learned from those attacks and to make recommendations for preventing future attacks. As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby requests to interview you on issues relating to the emergency response to the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon. The Commission does not anticipate that classified information will be discussed at this interview.

Slade Gorton John F. Lehman Timothy J. Roemer James R. Thompson

Philip D. Zelikow EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mark Bittinger, a member of the Commission's professional staff, will make the arrangements for your interview. The Commission would like to conduct your interview sometime during November 2003, if possible. At least two members of the Commission's staff will attend your interview, and the general policy of the Commission is to tape record interviews. Please call Mr. Bittinger at (202) 401-2021 as soon as possible to discuss the time and location of your interview, and to raise any other questions you may have. Thank you very much in advance for your time and for your cooperation with the Commission and its staff in this important matter. Sincerely,

Philip Ze'likow" Executive Director

301 7"1 Street SW, Room 5125 Washington, DC 20407 T 202.331.4060 F 202.296.5545 www.9-1 lcommission.gov

Thomas H. Kean CHAIR

October 6, 2003

Lee H. Hamilton VICE CHAIR

Mr. Van Harp Director, Corporate Security Corning Incorporated One Riverfront Plaza Corning, NY 14831-0001

Richard Ben-Veniste Max Cleland Frederick F. Fielding Jamie S. Gorelick Slade Gorton John F. Lehman Timothy J. Roeiner James R. Thompson

Philip D. Zelikow EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dear Mr. Harp: The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States is directed by statute to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including the nation's preparedness for, and immediate response to, those attacks, as well as to evaluate the lessons learned from those attacks and to make recommendations for preventing future attacks. As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby requests to interview you on issues relating to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's response to the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon. The Commission does anticipate that classified information will be discussed at this interview. Kevin Shaeffer, a member of the Commission's professional staff, will make the arrangements for your interview. The Commission would like to conduct your interview sometime during November 2003, if possible. At least two members of the Commission's staff will attend your interview, and the general policy of the Commission is to tape record interviews. Please call Mr. Shaeffer at (202) 401-1614 as soon as possible to discuss the time and location of your interview, and to raise any other questions you may have. Thank you very much in advance for your time and for your cooperation with the Commission and its staff in this important matter. Sincerely,

301 7 th Street SW, Room 5125 Washington, DC 20407 T 202.331.4060 F 202.296.5545 www.9-11 commission.gov

Thomas H. Kean CHAIR

October 6, 2003

Lee H. Hamilton VICE CHAIR

Mr. Bruce Baughman Emergency Management Agency State of Alabama 5 898 County Road 41 Clanton, AL 36546

Richard Ben-Veniste Max Cleland Frederick F. Fielding

Dear Mr. Baughman: Jamie S. Gorelick Slade Gorton John F. Lehman Timothy J. Roemer James R. Thompson

Philip D. Zelikow EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States is directed by statute to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including the nation's preparedness for, and immediate response to, those attacks, as well as to evaluate the lessons learned from those attacks and to make recommendations for preventing future attacks. As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby requests to interview you on issues relating to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's response to the September 11,2001 attack on the Pentagon. The Commission does anticipate that classified information will be discussed at this interview. Kevin Shaeffer, a member of the Commission's professional staff, will make the arrangements for your interview. The Commission would like to conduct your interview sometime during November 2003, if possible. At least two members of the Commission's staff will attend your interview, and the general policy of the Commission is to tape record interviews. Please call Mr. Shaeffer at (202) 401-1614 as soon as possible to discuss the time and location of your interview, and to raise any other questions you may have. Thank you very much in advance for your time and for your cooperation with the Commission and its staff in this important matter. Sincerely,

301 7'1' Street SW, Room 5125 Washington, DC 20407 T 202.331.4060 F 202.296.5545 www.9-11 commission.gov

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Thomas H. Kean CHAIR

October 6, 2003

Lee H. Hamilton VICE CHAIR

Joe Allbaugh Chairman and Director New Bridge Strategies 1275 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Tenth Floor Washington, DC 20004

Richard Ben-Veniste Max Cleland Frederick F. Fielding Jamie S. Gorelick

Dear Mr. Allbaugh:

Slade Gorton John F. Lehman Timothy J. Roemer James R. Thompson

Philip D. Zelikow EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States is directed by statute to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including the nation's preparedness for, and immediate response to, those attacks, as well as to evaluate the lessons learned from those attacks and to make recommendations for preventing future attacks. As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby requests to interview you on issues relating to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's response to the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon. The Commission does anticipate that classified information will be discussed at this interview. Kevin Shaeffer, a member of the Commission's professional staff, will make the arrangements for your interview. The Commission would like to conduct your interview sometime during November 2003, if possible. At least two members of the Commission's staff will attend your interview, and the general policy of the Commission is to tape record interviews. Please call Mr. Shaeffer at (202) 401-1614 as soon as possible to discuss the time and location of your interview, and to raise any other questions you may have. Thank you very much in advance for your time and for your cooperation with the Commission and its staff in this important matter. Sincerely,

Philip Zelikow Executive Director

301 7th Street SW, Room 5125 Washington, DC 20407 T 202.331.4060 F 202.296.5545 www.9-llcommission.gov

Thomas H. Kean CHAIR

October 6, 2003

Lee H. Hamilton VICE CHAIR

Mr. Arthur R. Eberhart Security Manager, Strategic Security The Coca-Cola Company P.O. Box 1734 Atlanta, GA 30301

Richard Ben-Veniste Max Cleland Frederick R Fielding Jamie S. Gorelick Slade Gorton John F. Lehman Timothy J. Roemer James R. Thompson

Philip D. Zelikow EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dear Mr. Eberhart: The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States is directed by statute to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including the nation's preparedness for, and immediate response to, those attacks, as well as to evaluate the lessons learned from those attacks and to make recommendations for preventing future attacks. As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby requests to interview you on issues relating to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's response to the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon. The Commission does anticipate that classified information will be discussed at this interview. Kevin Shaeffer, a member of the Commission's professional staff, will make the arrangements for your interview. The Commission would like to conduct your interview sometime during October 2003, if possible. At least two members of the Commission's staff will attend your interview, and the general policy of the Commission is to tape record interviews. Please call Mr. Shaeffer at (202) 401-1614 as soon as possible to discuss the time and location of your interview, and to raise any other questions you may have. Thank you very much in advance for your time and for your cooperation with the Commission and its staff in this important matter. Sincerely,

301 7 th Street SW, Room 5125 Washington, DC 20407 T 202.331.4060 F 202.296.5545 www.9-llcommission.gov

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Thomas H. Kean CHAIR

October 6, 2003

Lee H. Hamilton VICE CHAIR

Mr. Ron Carlee, Arlington County Manager Office of the County Manager 2100 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201

Richard Ben-Veniste Max Cleland Frederick F. Fielding

Dear Mr. Carlee:

Jamie S. Gorelick

The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States is directed by statute to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including the nation's preparedness for, and immediate response to, those attacks, as well as to evaluate the lessons learned from those attacks and to make recommendations for preventing future attacks. As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby requests to interview you, Ann Friedman, and John Mausert-Mooney. The Commission would like to conduct the interviews during November 2003, at your offices in Arlington County. Each interview will occur separately, and can be scheduled independently of one another.

Slade Gorton John F. Lehman Timothy J. Roemer James R. Thompson

Philip D. Zelikow EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The interviews will cover issues relating to the Arlington County government's response to the September 11, 2001 attack at the Pentagon. The Commission reserves the right to re-interview individuals based on the results of the requested interviews and the needs of the Commission. Kevin Shaeffer, a member of the Commission's professional staff, will make the arrangements for the interviews. At least two members of the Commission's staff will attend each interview, and the general policy of the Commission is to tape record interviews. Please call Mr. Shaeffer at (202) 401-1614 as soon as possible to discuss the time and location of these interviews, and to raise any other questions you may have. Thank you very much in advance for your time and for your cooperation with the Commission and its staff in this important matter. Sincerely,

Philip Zeliko Executive Director 301 7th Street SW, Room 5125 Washington, DC 20407 T 202.331.4060 F 202.296.5545 www.9-llcommission.gov

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October 7, 2003 Mr. Jack Shaw 9/11 Personal Privacy

lax Cleland rederick F. Fielding imie S. Gorelick lade Gorton ahn F. Lehman imothy J. Roemcr imes R. Thompson

hilip D. Zelikow XECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dear Mr. Shaw: The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States is directed by statute to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including the nation's preparedness for, and immediate response to, those attacks, as well as to evaluate the lessons learned from those attacks and to make recommendations for preventing future attacks. As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby requests to interview you on issues relating to policy, budget, leadership and resource issues regarding internal enforcement of the INS prior to September 11, 2001. The Commission anticipates that classified information may be discussed at this interview. We would also like to discuss your views on the future of immigration and border control policy since September 11 to combat terrorism. Janice Kephart-Roberts, a member of the Commission's professional staff, will make the arrangements for your interview. The Commission would like to conduct your interview at our office located at 301 7th Street, SW, Room 5125, Washington, D.C. on Thursday, October 9 at 2:00 p.m. At least two members of the Commission's staff will attend your interview, and the general policy of the Commission is to tape record interviews. Please call Joanne Accolla at 202.401.1774 as soon as possible to confirm these arrangements and discuss the time and location of your interview. Please call Janice Kephart-RobeYts at 202.401.1705 to raise any other questions you may have. Thank you very much in advance for your time and for your cooperation with the Commission and its staff in this important matter. Yours sincerely,

Philip Zelikow Executive Director

301 7'h Street SW, Room 5125 Washington, DC 20407 T 202.331.4060 F 202.296.5545 www.9-1 lcominission.gov

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October 7, 2003 Mr. Greg Bednarz 9/11 Personal Privacy

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liilip D. Zelikow XECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dear Mr. Bednarz: The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States is directed by statute to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including the nation's preparedness for, and immediate response to, those attacks, as well as to evaluate the lessons learned from those attacks and to make recommendations for preventing future attacks. As part of its investigation, the Commission hereby requests to interview you on issues relating to policy, budget, leadership and resource issues regarding internal enforcement of the INS prior to September 11, 2001. The Commission anticipates that classified information may be discussed at this interview. We would also like to discuss your views on the future of immigration and border control policy since September 11 to combat terrorism. Janice Kephart-Roberts, a member of the Commission's professional staff, will make the arrangements for your interview. The Commission would like to conduct your interview at our office located at 301 7th Street, SW, Room 5125, Washington, D.C. on Thursday, October 9 at 2:00 p.m. At least two members of the Commission's staff will attend your interview, and the general policy of the Commission is to tape record interviews. Please call Joanne Accolla at 202.401.1774 as soon as possible to confirm these arrangements and discuss the time and location of your interview. Please call Janice Kephart-Roberts at 202.401.1705 to raise any other questions you may have. Thank you very much in advance for your time and for your cooperation with the Commission and its staff in this important matter. Yours sincerely,

Philip Zelikow Executive Director

301 7"'Street SW, Room 5125 Washington, DC 20407 T 202.331.4060 f 202.296.5545 www.9-1 lcoinmission.gov