OFFICE OF
HENRY A. KISSINGER

July 30, 2002

Dear Mr. Frucht:

Dr. Kissinger was glad to provide the following endorsement for
Senator Orrin Hatch's book, <u>Square Peg</u>:

Orrin Hatch paints as authentic a picture of a Senator's life and of how the American system of government works as one is ever likely to find. His candid discussion of the difficult decision to run, of campaign financing, the role of the media, the victories and defeats, the complex web of loyalties that weave together constituents, colleagues and one's own deeply-held convictions, and numerous other realities of legislative life make this a fascinating book.

Please do not hesitate to contact our office if I may be of further
assistance.

Mr. William Frucht
Senior Editor
The Perseus Books Group
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SUZANNE'S DRAFT BLURB
for Square Peg by Orrin Hatch

Orrin Hatch paints as authentic a picture of a Senator's life
and of how the American system of government works as
one is ever likely to find. But *Square Peg* is more than
merely a memoir. His candid discussion of the difficult
decision to run, of campaign financing, the role of the
media, the victories and defeats, the complex web of
loyalties that weave together constituents, colleagues and
one's own deeply-held convictions, and numerous other
realities of legislative life make this a fascinating and
important book.

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7/22/02

JUL 2 3 2002

Dr. Henry Kissinger
350 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

I'm pleased to enclose a manuscript copy of *Square Peg*, by Senator Orrin Hatch. In this witty, enjoyable and very honest book, Senator Hatch tells what he has learned in his quarter-century of public life: about politics, about the Senate, about the pressures of public office, and about how to serve with integrity. He tells all this with charm and insight that make him a pleasure to read.

If you share my colleagues' and my admiration for this important book, may I ask you to write one or two lines that we might quote on the jacket? Your endorsement would be very helpful in bringing Senator Hatch's book to the attention of the wide audience it deserves.

May I hear from you by August 15th? You can reach me by e-mail at william.frucht@perseusbooks.com; by fax at 212-207-6954; or by regular mail at the address on this letterhead. I'm grateful for your consideration and will look forward to hearing from you.

With best wishes,

William Frucht
Senior Editor

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