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Senator Edward Kennedy — Part 5

151 pages · May 11, 2026 · Document date: Feb 18, 1971 · Broad topic: Politics & Activism · Topic: Senator Edward Kennedy · 148 pages OCR'd
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Ex oe ~ on 3 on) x —_ ee s fad oT ee) <3 oS toh me Gq é \opviously, if the mere mention of "Chappaquiddick", so shocks and paralijzes Mr. Kennedy that he is unable to talk even, a point so great that he could have collapsed on the spot...the Chappaquiddick is the key with which to decide him to postpone his running for President in '72, which he surely did so plan judging from all the work he has put in on building up his and family's image, plus of course, his work on the Gallup Poll. Also, that word with it's terrible shocking effect on him, properly handled by his opposition, would also defeat him....for he would ever and always during the elections, stand inh fear and horror awaiting it to happen...this being in case he did run. Whether or not his emotional response to that "word" is an indication of Guilt...Many millions will undoubtedly believe it to be so. I do feel that Mr. Kennedy has been instrumental in eausing much of the actions in the attacks on the F. B. I., mostly through his political Congressional friends operating with and ne attacks began at the time of the indictment of the Rev. and others. Just think, How Nice it would be for him, to be. able to control the F. B. I. by having “his man in as Director, and to Thus control indictments. We are indeed fortunate in having the Wonderful, world-famous . J. Edgar Hoover, with his supreme loyalty and patriotism. Yes...Indeed., _* 12 etal We * 2 6575a-[GO G7 55 752- NG? ENCLOSURE
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