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FLorida March 31, 1950 Ir. J. Bdgar Hoover, Director. I'ederal sureau of Investigation "ashington, D. C.. Doar I'r. Hoover:. I have received fron Ir. John K. lunford, Special Agent in Charge, F3I, licbile, Alabame, a transeript of your statenent before the Subconnittcc of thc Sonate Cemmittee on Foreign Relations larch 27, 1250. After carefully readiny, your statenont I want to effer sy cndcrse- mont ef your viuws as enbodied in this statement. I mcst emphntically sakscribo to thc recognizod precedure of all duly censtituted lew onforcerent agencics in that if an investigative bedy divalgos thc sourcc of its infornation of a confidential nature, our entirc system of investigation ef crires and apprehension of criminals will collapss. I believe that the bedrock of our National security rssts cn th:s citizens of our Nation who will aid us in the enforcerient confidences placed in us by these citizens, it will be a serious dotcrrent to enforcement of the lavs by not only the FBI, but all law enfercement agencias.. Again expressing my approbation fer your stand in this matter, and wishing you success in defending it, I am, Very truly yours, /a1-33378-98