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Thomas H. Kean CHAIR Lee H. Hamilton VICE CHAIR Richard Ben-Veniste Max Cleland Fred F. Fielding
November 5, 2003 Mr. Dale L. Watson Principal Booz Allen Hamilton 3190 Fairview Park Drive Falls Church, VA 22042
Jamie S. Gorelick
Dear Mr. Watson:
Slade Gorton
The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (better known as the 9-11 Commission) is directed by statute to prepare a full and complete account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including the nation's preparedness for, and immediate response to, the attacks. The Commission is also chartered to identify and evaluate lessons learned and provide recommendations to prevent future acts of terrorism upon our nation.
John F. Lehman Timothy J. Roemer James R. Thompson
Philip D. Zelikow EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Interviews with former senior policymakers are essential to developing an authoritative narrative of the September 11, 2001 attacks. As the former Assistant Director for Counterterrorism of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, your perspective is vital to the Commission's collective understanding of 9-11, and we are therefore writing to request an interview with you during the week of January 5, 2004. The Commission wishes to discuss a wide range of topics with you, including (but not limited to) your description, analysis, and assessment of: •
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's role in formulating and implementing the USG's overall Counterterrorism policy during your tenure. This includes the Bureau's participation in Principals', Deputies', and Counterterrorism Security Group (CSG) meetings.
•
The FBI's structure, management, and priorities with respect to combating international terrorist organizations, especially al Qaeda.
•
The FBI's awareness of and reaction to the growing threat from militant Islamic organizations, particularly al Qaeda, during your tenure.
•
The evolution of relevant legal authorities and guidance regarding the FBI's Counterterrorism activities, including the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance
301 7th Street SW, Suite 5125
26 Federal Plaza
Washington, DC 20407
Suite 13400
T 202.331.4060 F 202.296.5545
New York, NY 10278
www.9-llcommission.gov
T 212.264.1505 F 212.264.1595
Mr. Dale L. Watson November 5, 2003 Page 2 Act, the Attorney General's Guidelines, the USA PATRIOT Act, and the balance between security and the protection of civil liberties. •
The FBI's role in the intelligence community, including the collection, analysis, and distribution of intelligence relating to foreign terrorist organizations, particularly al Qaeda.
•
The FBI's relationship with the Central Intelligence Agency, with particular emphasis on information sharing.
•
The Department of Justice's role in setting the FBI's priorities, including its structure, management, and resources with respect to combating international terrorist organizations, especially al Qaeda.
•
The FBI's information technology infrastructure and ongoing modernization efforts.
•
The evolution of the organizational structure of the FBI's Counterterrorism Division including, but not limited to, the role of analysts, information sharing, and the relationship of Headquarters to Field Offices.
•
The FBI's role abroad, including its relationship with other USG entities and foreign government entities and the role of the Legal Attaches.
•
The ramifications and advisability of separating the domestic intelligence functions of the FBI from its law enforcement functions.
•
The FBI's role prior to and since September 11,2001 in watchlisting terrorists with border security authorities, in immigration and border security-related law enforcement efforts relating to Counterterrorism, and in addressing the constitutional and human rights of foreign nationals in the United States.
You may wish to review notes and other materials you may have to refresh your recollection of these matters prior to the interview. We are, of course, interested in any other issues you deem important to the Commission's understanding of 9-11 specifically and Counterterrorism policy generally, as well as your thoughts on policy recommendations for the future. The Commission anticipates that classified information will be discussed at this private session, requiring that the interview take place at the Commission's 2100 K Street, NW, location. Members of the Commission may attend, but the interview will be conducted by Commission staff. It is the general policy of the Commission to record interviews.
Mr. Dale L. Watson November 5, 2003 Page 3 This proposed meeting is separate from your requested participation in a public hearing to be held in Washington, DC, on January 26, 2004. You will receive a separate invitation to testify in the coming weeks, and we hope that you will agree to appear before the Commission for this important public forum. Members of the Commission staff will contact you to discuss this invitation and the suggested focus of your testimony. Please have a member of your staff contact Daniel Leopold at (202) 331-4064 to indicate your availability for such an interview and to relay any questions you or your staff may have. Thank you in advance for your time and cooperation with the Commission and its staff in this important matter. Yours sincerely,
Thomas H. Kean Chair
Lee H. Hamilton Vice Chair
November 5, 2003 Mr. Dale L. Watson Principal Booz Allen Hamilton 3190 Fairview Park Drive Falls Church, VA 22042
Jamie S. Gorelick
Dear Mr. Watson:
Slade Gorton
The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (better known as the 9-11 Commission) is directed by statute to prepare a full and complete account of the circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, including the nation's preparedness for, and immediate response to, the attacks. The Commission is also chartered to identify and evaluate lessons learned and provide recommendations to prevent future acts of terrorism upon our nation.
John F. Lehman Timothy J. Roemer James R. Thompson
Philip D. Zelikow EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Interviews with former senior policymakers are essential to developing an authoritative narrative of the September 11, 2001 attacks. As the former Assistant Director for Counterterrorism of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, your perspective is vital to the Commission's collective understanding of 9-11, and we are therefore writing to request an interview with you during the week of January 5, 2004. The Commission wishes to discuss a wide range of topics with you, including (but not limited to) your description, analysis, and assessment of: •
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's role in formulating and implementing the USG's overall Counterterrorism policy during your tenure. This includes the Bureau's participation in Principals', Deputies', and Counterterrorism Security Group (CSG) meetings.
•
The FBI's structure, management, and priorities with respect to combating international terrorist organizations, especially al Qaeda.
•
The FBI's awareness of and reaction to the growing threat from militant Islamic organizations, particularly al Qaeda, during your tenure.
•
The evolution of relevant legal authorities and guidance regarding the FBI's Counterterrorism activities, including the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance
301 7th Street SW, Suite 5125
26 Federal Plaza
Washington, DC 20407
Suite 13400
T 202.331.4060 F 202.296.5545
New York, NY 10278
www.9-llcommission.gov
T 212.264.1505 F 212.264.1595
Mr. Dale L. Watson November 5, 2003 Page 2 Act, the Attorney General's Guidelines, the USA PATRIOT Act, and the balance between security and the protection of civil liberties. •
The FBI's role in the intelligence community, including the collection, analysis, and distribution of intelligence relating to foreign terrorist organizations, particularly al Qaeda.
•
The FBI's relationship with the Central Intelligence Agency, with particular emphasis on information sharing.
•
The Department of Justice's role in setting the FBI's priorities, including its structure, management, and resources with respect to combating international terrorist organizations, especially al Qaeda.
•
The FBI's information technology infrastructure and ongoing modernization efforts.
•
The evolution of the organizational structure of the FBI's Counterterrorism Division including, but not limited to, the role of analysts, information sharing, and the relationship of Headquarters to Field Offices.
•
The FBI's role abroad, including its relationship with other USG entities and foreign government entities and the role of the Legal Attaches.
•
The ramifications and advisability of separating the domestic intelligence functions of the FBI from its law enforcement functions.
•
The FBI's role prior to and since September 11,2001 in watchlisting terrorists with border security authorities, in immigration and border security-related law enforcement efforts relating to Counterterrorism, and in addressing the constitutional and human rights of foreign nationals in the United States.
You may wish to review notes and other materials you may have to refresh your recollection of these matters prior to the interview. We are, of course, interested in any other issues you deem important to the Commission's understanding of 9-11 specifically and Counterterrorism policy generally, as well as your thoughts on policy recommendations for the future. The Commission anticipates that classified information will be discussed at this private session, requiring that the interview take place at the Commission's 2100 K Street, NW, location. Members of the Commission may attend, but the interview will be conducted by Commission staff. It is the general policy of the Commission to record interviews.
Mr. Dale L. Watson November 5, 2003 Page 3 This proposed meeting is separate from your requested participation in a public hearing to be held in Washington, DC, on January 26, 2004. You will receive a separate invitation to testify in the coming weeks, and we hope that you will agree to appear before the Commission for this important public forum. Members of the Commission staff will contact you to discuss this invitation and the suggested focus of your testimony. Please have a member of your staff contact Daniel Leopold at (202) 331-4064 to indicate your availability for such an interview and to relay any questions you or your staff may have. Thank you in advance for your time and cooperation with the Commission and its staff in this important matter. Yours sincerely,
Thomas H. Kean Chair
Lee H. Hamilton Vice Chair
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