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_» Approved For Release 2003/04/25 : eas a . , ad "4a * ‘ . | Exsoutiy:. Re +333 TY i i a4 a LEQ LEC MEMORANDUM FOR: Director ef Central Intelligence SUBJECT: Analysis of paper entitied "Partial Criteria to Govern Covert Operations. You asked fer comments on the attached paper (Tab A} which was, lunmderstand, prepared by an unidentified author in the Depart- ment of State fer consideration by Goveraer Herter. 1 have restricted consideration of it to the Chief ef the PP Staff and myself and offer the attached analysis (Tab 8) for your personal consideration as an internal CLA document and not as a Preposed reply to My. Herter. It will be clear to you that we have taken the werding of NSC $412/2 absolutely literally. This, inevitably, raises an issue in almost black and white terms. For our guidance, I would like your decision as to whether the comments iz Tab Ai fit your interpretation of the charter fer covert operations and whether they constitute, in general, & position that you believe shauld be maintained. I gealize, of course, that adherence to this position need not invelve such a blunt statement of the iscues but I would appreciate your specific ruling an the matter at this time in order te guide our handling af the various lisisen re- lations invelved. “4 Richard Helme Acting Deputy Direster (Plans) 2. Tab B. ec: DDI RYE 4 oo Approved For Release 2003704128 *CIA-RDP80R01731R00040007001 1-3 ~ oe Sw HRB § Began oom 3 _ ; ; al