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April 19, 1982 Mr. William H. Webster OUTSIDE SOURCE Director of FBI JEH Building, Room 7162 10th and Pennsylvania N.W. Washington, D.C. 20535 Dear Mr. Webster: I read in today's Miami Herald of your answer to the criticism raised by Senator Cranston with respect to the ABSCAM situation. I hasten to tell you that, in my opinion, the overwhelming majority of Americans agree with the FBI's conduct, role and enormous dedication. I, frankly, think that Senator Cranston was way out of line and that he really and truly owes the FBI an apology. I thought his conduct and that of Senator Inouye was thoughtless and inappropriate. I recall hearing you make a speech in Phoenix, Arizona, a couple of years ago dealing with the FBI's work. JI was enormously impressed and greatly pleased, and as a citizen and taxpayer and a lawyer, I want to thank you on behalf of my family and myself for doing a fine job. You are appreciated and I am glad that you spoke up. Good luck. Sincerely, ec: Senator Alan Cranston Senator Daniel K. Inouye