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ABSCAM — Part 3

76 pages · May 08, 2026 · Document date: Feb 21, 1980 · Broad topic: Organized Crime · Topic: ABSCAM · 76 pages OCR'd
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Xo ceunstn Peter W. Rodino, Jr. Chairnian, House Judiciary Committee 970 Broad Street Newark, New Jersey BEA. Dear Mr. Rodinos It comes as no surprise, but is disgraceful nonetheless, that the House Judiciary Committee would now try to impose controls on the FBI's methods and/or targets of Investigation. I wonder whether this Is prompted by a true concern for individuals’ constitutional rights or by the fact that the results of some of these investigations are proving a little toseembarrassing for some of our public "leaders". Only men and women of the strongest character, able to resist the many temptations which political power occasions, should be allowed to remain In positions through which the lives of so many are profoundly influenced. | The sooner our elected officials understand that they are not above the law, the sooner ithey will start acting in this country's best interest instead of their own self-interest. | My comment to the FB Keep up the good workl _- Sincerely, x ccs. Mr. William Webster, Director of the FBI - | / 7 | (heck Wile (Bi Urb
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