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eet ethene ee Exec, AD-Inv. Exec. AD-Adm Exec. AD-LES___. Asst. Dir: Adm. Servs. ‘ Crim. Inv. = 5 February 1980 ident. 77 intel: Laboretory _._.. ¥ 5 Legal Coun. a ; Plan & Ins i William Webster ra | | Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation Tech. Seyt. -» J. Edgar Hoover F,B.I, Building Training —___ Washington, Dd. C. 20515 Public Atfs, Off, - : Telephone fim. lle . . Director's Set’y Obviously, I know very little the- ABSCAM irives- tigation, However, due to the noises which have been escaping from Congress since this news became public, I've felt that you and the Bureau may be in need of some public support, This may be considered my part. {Recent history gives one the impression that "white- collar" crime pays very well, indeed, | tilegal activities by our lawmakers is not unusual \jnews. Successful prosecution of these lawmakers, ifhowever, is somewhat unusual, I wish you and your people the very best and I hope that the ABSCAM investigation results in justice for the American people, Cr tel ‘ cies Sincerely,