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Letter From Robert M. Gates Requesting the Withdrawal of His Nomination To Be Director of Central Intelligence

March 02, 1987

Dear Mr. President:

It is apparent that there is strong sentiment in the Senate to await completion, at minimum, of the work of the Senate Select Committee on Iran before acting on my nomination. I believe a prolonged period of uncertainty would be harmful to the Central Intelligence Agency, the Intelligence Community and potentially to our national security. Accordingly, I respectfully request that you withdraw my nomination to be Director of Central Intelligence. I am deeply honored that you chose me for this high position and I pledge my full support and assistance to whomever you select, and the Senate confirms, as the next Director.

Sincerely,

ROBERT M. GATES

Ronald Reagan, Letter From Robert M. Gates Requesting the Withdrawal of His Nomination To Be Director of Central Intelligence Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/252148

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