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|b CALIFORNIA oe A f20f82 FBI chief defends Abscam WASHINGTON — Breaking a long, self-im- d silence, FBI Director William H. Webster has strongly defended the FBI's Abscam. investigation and has made clear that he would use the same undercover tactics again, if necessary. With firm- ness and occasionally some heat, Webster declared in an interview with the Los Angeles Times that “we will always follow our leads.” And he dismissed allegations that the investigation, which resulted in the conviction of seven members of Congress on _ bribery and other charges. somehow trapped inno- cent men. The former federal judge offered point- hu.nnint replies to criticism of Abscam by Sep. Alan hy-r Cranston, D-Calif., and others. From Tribune wire Dc: or om we reports SO NR ee eo 7 7 Pe PE pean en eR PN oe rset ee ne Teleshone Am. _— - Direster's Sec’y _.. : FEA Tht Ei + Inspection _-__ Intell, Laboratory Legal Coua.____ Off. cf af Na Rec. Mgnt. ____ = Training :