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FD-302a (Rev. 10-6-95) Continuation of FD-302 of Dr. Bruce EF. Ivins ro OY 279A-WF-222936-BEI of the anthrax letters. Again, Dr. IVINS stated that he would not comment on the name in question. Dr. IVINS on multiple occasions, during the course of the interview, stated that the conversation sounded accusatory and wondered aloud if he needed an attorney. Each time Dr. IVINS was reminded that the interviewing agents only asked that he listen to what they had to say. During additional conversations with Dr. IVINS, a reference was made regarding Dr. IVINS being an "expert" in the field of studies of Bacillus anthracis. Dr. IVINS took defense to the statement claiming that he was not an "expert." Dr. IVINS was told his claim was unrealistic based on his accomplishments, at which Dr. IVINS sat at his seat shaking his head in disagreement with the statement. At app j :00 p.m., the interview was interrupted when needed to gain access to his office, at which point Dr. IVINS stated that he did not want to continue the discussions with the interviewing agents. Dr. IVINS was then informed that it was important that he remain for an additional five_minutes before leaving. Dr. IVINS then requested that [rege iremain present for the j the interview. Yr, was then informed that nee would not be in his best interest, at which time, declined to stay and departed the office. Upon the departure of[ sd Dr. IVINS was informed the investigators had obtained search warrants for his residence, vehicles and office space, and that he would not be permitted access to them until the completion of the search. Additionally, Dr. IVINS was informed that the investigators had taken numerous steps to keep the searches quiet, and that it was in his best interest as well as the investigators the searches remained quiet. Dr. IVINS was instructed that investigators had arranged for multiple hotel rooms to ease the inconvenience this may cause him and his family. Additionally, Dr. IVINS was informed that the option was his to accept a_ride to the hotel. ee also inquired about the status of Ls and at which time he was informed that they were being interviewed and would also be informed of their option to stay at the hotel. ,On 11/01/2007 __ ,Page