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30 hugust 1951

MEMORAIDUM FOR: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OFFICE OF SCIENTIFIC INTELLIGENCE

ATTENTION:

SUBJECT:

nterest in Interrogation and Debriefing in Connection with Project ARTICHOKE

l. We are of the opinion that the interest of this office in techniques and content of debriefings and interrogations will not differ materially from that ofWe consider, therefore, that the gtatement of interest and requirements which you are being provided bytprobably will cover our interest. Accordingly, we will not at this time submit a separate statement of interest but reguest that we be permitted opportunity to look over theStatement when received by you. It is possible that we may wish 'to amplify or expand upon that statement in terms of our requirements.

2. At the appropriate time we weuld like to provide you with a formal statement orinterest and requirements concerning this project. It is my understanding that oral statements of this nature have heen made to you from time to time for consideration in relation to your formulation of the general direction and intensity of the project. It is my understanding that shortly basic decisions will be made as to the general nature and content of the basic research to be undertaken over a period of time. Prior to final determination of such decisions I should like to provide you with the formal statement noted above.

3. This will confirm our conversation of a few days ago in which I assured that.till provide \$25,000 in its budget for fiscal year 1953 as theprorata share for Project ARTICHOKE. If you find that this amount is inadequate or insufficient, please advise me.

A/B, 4, 20/6

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