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ne Q FBI reports set forth all details secured from a witness. If those details were discloged, they could become subject to misinterpretation, they could be quoted out of context, or they could be used to thyart truth, distort half truths, and misrepresent facta. The raw material, the allegations, the details of associations and compilation of information in FBI files must be considered ag a whole, They are of value to an investigator in the discharge of hie duty. These files were never intended to be used in any other manner and the public intereat would not be served by the disclosure of their contentea. In taking thia stand, I want to reiterate - a principle is involved. I would take this same stand before the Attorney General, as I already have, or before any other body. The fact that I have great respect, confidence, and a desire to be of assistance to 4 committee of diatinguished Senators, however, in no way detracts from a principle. I aay this because I do not want any misinterpretation of my rewarks, nor do I want it aaid that thia and other committees of Congress do not have my respect and confidence. I would be derelict to my duty, untrue to my conecience, and unworthy of my trust to take any other position.