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- © =a Oo — -. Pebruary 15, 1974 Naples, Plorida 33940 I t? Dear I am grateful for your letter of February Sth con- cerning enactment of legislation on the subject of kidnaping. As a father, I certainly understand the concern which prompted you to write regarding a matter which brings anxiety and grief into the lives of families victimized by . this vicious crime. . Any suggestion which offers a possible solution to this problem deserves careful consideration. I regret, however, that I am unable to comment on your proposal since, within the Department of Justice, it — is the function of the Attorney General to determine the desirability of legislation. Accordingly, I am sending a copy of your letter, and my reply, to the Assistant Attor- ney General, Criminal Division, for his review and any recommendations he may wish to make to the Attorney General. Sincerely yours, MAILEL 22 Aw \t te Q M. Kelley FEB 11974 ; ; as Clarence M. Kelley : ; fe Director \us \ Antec: Ou NOTE: Bufiles contain no derogatory information regarding Dep. AD tev. crap nretsssgn ren en ontain no record of any kidnaping Aon Dest e of MD GUNN <fc="2 in his letter Coup. Syn to the recent Hearst ki ng ested that Federal ew AMainlie, :-’ Legislation be passed providing for.a.mandatory prison. - ; Pain 8 GelsYeentence (5 years) and a large fine ($100,000) for any indi- te teat. __ \vidual, bank, or officers ‘and members of Boards of Directors tnepection of banks to pay ransom‘or furnish money for the release of intel. individuals, planes “or groups of hostages. He advocated a - . ae Tht at . ’ Spb y, aa NOTE CONTINUED PAGE TWO n Treining P * ee . . Legal Coun, ___ 7 ) Te ons Ra, er | Te Re _ ee = " a Aye gdh eg ek + oo wer,