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TO: MR. TOLSON QENATOR EDWARD LONG oo Senator Long stated there was no question in his mind ‘that {tue Foi BeG MAGS GURLIty Gonutributicns in the Zigut on organized crime and he was certainly impressed by our accomplishments. He was advised that we, of course, would have no reluctance in giving him a complete list of all the individuals who have been indicted and convicted as a result of FBI investigations. At this point Senator Long said he was completely satisfied as to the FBI usage of micro» phones in the organized crime field and top racketeering field; however, some procedure or legislation had to be established which would prevent other agencies from committing uncontrolled usage of isc tronic Ggevices, Fens terwala agresea. We reiterated the policies and procedure related at the first mooting with Senator Long insofar as the FBI never places a microphone on any individual who could be possibly ‘classified as "small fry," Fensterwald stated he sould understand this fact; however, Internal Revenue and Bureau of Narcotics most certainly had not participated in controlled usage of such devices, Senator Long quoted an . ' Internal Revenue official as atating “Ve have no hesitation in , oe. eee ee --, £2.92. WiGlating the iaw itaemuch as We don"t belisve in such Awe.” Fensterwald stated that the pressure brought by various segments of the press to subpoena FBI officials for hearings had been terrific. I told biz that undoubtedly the New York Times and the Washington Post and other extremely liberal newspapers had wanted to see the FBI crucified. Senator Long spoke up to say that he thought this situation could be resolved by-issuing a statement to the press. He asked ne if we had brought UP a atatement which was discussed at the previous m@Cting in Gis office. XZ Handed bin the statement and told him that as he could see the statement was heavily weighed on the side of the Committee, The Senator read the statement and said it was entirely satisfactory with him. He handed it to Fensterwald who, after reading it, stated he "would like to sleep on it for one night.* Fensterwald stated the statement might be sufficient to get them off the hook; however, some members of the press had been adamant that the FBI be called. He stated a few menubers of the preas had told: -. (f nim the Committee was afraid to cali the FBI. Fensterwald then dmquired | as to what barm Could be done in holding hearings in Las Vegus/ana having FBI witnesses testify. ny pteameed PST UG A RA Oe nae, ERP, A a Rta ac AE SET Heh LIE LONI, i RANG OEY Manton -~- “ ‘ eee onan nae th a . ey i 4