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. a | people who have conducted exhaustive -.research on their own accord. Admittedly, several of these people will continue their own inde- pendent research investigation, convinced that there are still unanswered questions. There will undoubtedly continue to be controversy. It is, of course, impossible to prove a negative, that the Sirhan gun and no other gun killed Kennedy and shot the other victims. Special Counse]) Kranz does not suggest that he has been able to single- handedly answer all of the so-called open questions surrounding the assassination of Senator Kennedy. Nevertheless, the overwhelming evidence underscores the fact that Sirhan Sirhan was the sole assassin. It is to be hoped that the self-proclaimed critics, in their continuing independent analysis, will keep all the facts and evidence in the case in total perspective. District Attorney -Van de Kamp stated in 1975, and again in 1976, that it is the purpose of the District Attorney's Office, as the prosecutorial agency, to continue to search for the truth in this case. However, the search for truth must always be conducted in a dignified and judicious manner. Giving credibility to frivolous allegations will only lead to further confusion. The District Attorney's Office has stated that if reasonable evidence is brought to the attention of the District Attorney's Office, the office will pursue any and all views in its pursuit of the truth. Finally, Special Counsel Kranz must state emphatically that in his own personal investigation the past several months, ali doors were open to him, and that there was never one instance of a public official, cr law enforcement agency personnel, who refused to co- operate with Kranz, or in any way hindered Kranz's own personal investigation. Additionzily, Kranz spoke and interviewed Attorney General Evelle Younger, and all other officials who were directly and indirectly involved in the investigation and prosecution and conviction of Sirhan. There was never one instance that anyone ever attempted to pressure or direct the investigation of Kranz. For this, the Special Counsel expresses his sincere appreciation and thankful acknowledgment for the several hundred people who were of tremendous assistance to his investigation. Their help was vital and essential to the performance of his duties and respon- “sibilities as independent counsel. For their tempered advice and deserved criticism, Speciai Counsel Kranz is most grateful. «~ 60 - » sae