Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012428 ClAAct From: Sent: - Friday, March 02, 2012 12:58 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: transparency Siobhan, Just left you a message. Off the record, what you have been told on this point is incorrect. The goal is simply to better promote public understanding of the legal justification for what this country is doing in the fight against AC1, period. Call me back and we'll chat. Talk to you soon, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan arch 02, 2012 12:22 PM Subject: transparency Hi Preston, Just wanted to circle back with you on the transparency query. There?s one other detail I just wanted to run past you. We're told that one of the main reasons CIA decided to back the push for transparency was that it wanted to be able to make a more public case showing the importance of the program to counter Pakistani public perceptions that civilians are being killed in large numbers. Anything you can provide on that would be great. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 008012428 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012429 From: Gorman, Siobhan ?wsj.com] Sent: Sunday. March 04, 2012 2:27 PM To: Rapp; Cc: Media ClAAot Subject: Re: Assad Thank you so much for checking. As I mentioned, tips from our top boss often don't pan out, but we have to check because it's from our editor and he claims to talk frequently with people in MI-6. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (262) 862?9234 Original Message From: @ucia. gov [mailtoi bucia.ggv] )(leqct Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2012 02: 21 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan; Bucia. gov 1 Bucia. gov>; i?ucia. gov Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: Re: Assad ?3 Siobhan--we've checked, and off the record we've got nothing on this. Just in case, we a asking the field. We will get back to you if there is anything to it. Didi Original Message (t0(6) From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailto: @wsj.com] Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2612 To: CchMedla Subject: Re: Assad Thanks. No. This colleague is actually the editor of the paper. 50, I ask because the editor of the paper heard it from someone, but his tips aren't always accurate. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent . The wall Street Journal. (292) 862-9234 Original Message From: @ucia.gov [mailto @ucia.gov] Sent: Sunday, March 64, 2012 01:50 PM To: Gorman, 1 @ucia.gov> Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: Re: Assad Siobhan, we'll ask some questions. Assume your colleague is in Syria? Original Message From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2012 61: 48 PM To: Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012429 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012429 Subject: Assad Happy Sunday! A colleague heard that Assad has been shot. Sounds unlikely, but it's a crazy time. Any truth to that? Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Jou nal. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012429 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012432 ClAAct From: Gorman, Sent: Tuesday, March 06. 2012 3:20 To: Subject: FW: AQAP Takes Responsibility For Killing U.S. Intelligence Officer In Yemen ClAAct Hi Guys, A new Yemen query. Is there any truth to this claim from AQAP to have killed an American working for U5. intelligence? Thanks again for all your help. Siobhan Siobhan Gorman intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. ?zozissz-szsuwi l: W6) From: Richard Wachtel Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 3:18 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Subject: RE: AQAP Takes Responsibility For Killing U.S. Intelligence Of?cer In Yemen In a brief statement published on jihadi forums today (March 6, 2012), AI-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) took responsibility for the killing of an "American working as a high ranking officer in the US. intelligence" on March 1, 2012. The statement said that the individual, who was killed in the city of Aden, was under AQAP's surveillance for an extended period of time. His killing, the statement added, comes as a result of the "increased American movements in the bringing of large number of American soldiers to the city of Aden in particular." AQAP urged the Yemeni people to wage jihad against the Americans and their co-conspirators, and to issue relevantfaMas permitting the targeting of Americans in Yemen. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012432 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012432 Provided by MEMRI JTTM Ben-r? H?l A gilt (in 11"? bwi??w: agyl?gg spa?lui?pl?uaf?li iW??iv?i?rws-L-J? be?? -W?5?erke>??J?35MU 34;? uubn?? ,1 ?u 1 Jutw'sngg? Ma?dsfuujmJa,?11,,mu5yu3Wepsy, \hgw Mega-?M Lb?; ?4?35??ng .46st 4.11. 1frns?diq-Jul??i? 12.x; ?ga?mi Posted at: March 06, 2012 Richard Wachtel Director of Media Relations memrior 202-955?9070 (of?ce) Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012432 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012433 ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan _wsj.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2?012 3:33 PM To: Subject: you can ignore my last query on Yemen ClAAct Sounds like U5. and Yemeni govt folks say no Americans have been injured, so ignore my query unless there is info" to suggest otherwise. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202)862-9234 I: Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012433 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012436 6 i From: Gorman, Siobhanm wsj.com] Sent: Tuesda March1 To: Cc: Media Subject: Re: Yemen Sorry, one other question. My colleague in Yemen says two senior Yemeni officials say that the Americans were responsible for all three operations. Not sure why the Yemenis wouldn't claim credit for one of their strikes. Can you shed any light on that? Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (W6) - From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 08:56 AM Tomucia-govmsm> Cc: la ucia.gov' Subject: Re: Yemen (3) Thanks very much. The second quote sounds familiar. I think you provided it last time I harassed you on Yemen Sounds like there was another strike today in Yemen. Our colleague there says it killed four militants, including one senior AQ leader in Beyda province. Yemeni sources say it was another US drone attack. The attack happened after a suicide bomber attacked a checkpoint in the province killing four soldiers. Four strikes seems like quite an uptick. Is there any guidance you can provide on why the burst of activity? And on today's strike, how does the above description match your understanding? I assume the strike was not related to the suicide attack, but if it were, that would suggest a pretty quick and serious response. Thanks again for your help. Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 . Fromm Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 06:04 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan (3) Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: Yemen Siobhan, Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012436 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012436 To give you a little more context for the general situation on the ground here's the following on background as a official?: clear goal is to use insurgent and terrorist attacks to frustrate the Yemeni Government?s efforts to roll back the group?s territorial gains in 2011. The challenge for Sana is to halt and reverse AQAP's progress.? has two main goals: to attack the West and try to establish a safehaven in Yemen. Because of the political unrest, they had more success at the latter in 2011." Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ClAAct Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012436 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012437 ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan-wsj.com] Sent: Tuesda March 13, 2012 8:30 PM To: Cc: Rapp Subject: Re: Invitation to Off the Record Dinner with CIA Director Petraues Nope. I eat pretty much anything. Thanks again. Siobhan Gorman intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 ClAAct ClAAct Fromm [mailto @ucia.gov] Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 08:25 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: @ucia.oov 4 @ucia.oov> Subject: RE: Invitation to Off the Record Dinner with CIA Director Petraues Great! Any food allergies? From: Gorman, Siobhan [ma?MW Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 To: Cc: ia Rapp Subject: Re: Invitation to Off the Record Dinner with CIA Director Petraues ClAAct Thank you very much for the invitation. I would love to come. See you next week. Best, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. From @ucia.gov [mailtoj Euciagov] Sent: IUCDUCI March 13, 2012 I To: Gorman, Siobhan ?may Subject: Invitation to Record Dinner with CIA Director Petraues Siobhan. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012437 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012437 and I wanted to see if you would be available for an off the record dinner with Director Petraeus, scheduled for Thursday, March 22, at 6:30pm. The dinner would be held here, in the Director?s dining room, with a handful of your media colleagues. - If you are available, please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. We will also need your SSN to clear you into the building. Thanks! Jennifer Rapp and CIA Office of Pub IC Affairs Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012437 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012438 ClAAct ClAAot From: Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 7:56 AM To: 'Gorman, Siobhan' Subject: RE: Urgent Bio Request Siobhan: Thanks very much. l?m sure the Director is looking forward to talking with you tomorrow evening. All the best, John - From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 g: ject: RE: Urgent Bio Request Hi John, Here's my bio. Please let me know if you need any more information. Best, Siobhan SIOBHAN GORMAN Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal Washington, DC. Siobhan German is a reporter for The Wall Street Journal covering terrorism, counter terrorism, intelligence, and cybersecurity, which includes the activities of the sixteen intelligence agencies and the national security threats they aim to combat. Prior to joining the Journal in 2007, Ms. Gorman was a Washington correspondent for The Baltimore Sun covering intelligence and security. From 1998 to 2005 she was a staff correspondent for National Journal covering homeland security, justice, and intelligence; and in 1997 was also a research associate for ?Bob Levey?s Washington", The Washington Post. Ms. Gorman won the 2006 Sigma Delta Chi Award for Washington Correspondence for her coverage of the National Security Agency, and in 2000 received a special citation in national magazine writing from the Education Writers Association. She received her bachelor of arts in government from Dartmouth College and currently resides in Arlington, VA. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012438 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012438 Siobhan Gonnan Intelligence Correspondent (6) The Wall StreetJoumal. (202) 862-9234 Fromm [mailto @ucia.gov Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 12:56 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Subject: Urgent Bio Request Hi Siobhan: It was-a pleasure to meet you before the DNI Syria backgrounder the other day. We're delighted that you've accepted Director Petraeus' invitation to dinner Thursday evening. We need to give the Director your biography for his review by tomorrow. I'm having a difficult time finding your bio on wsj.com or anywhere. Could you please shoot me your bio and photo by COB today, if possible? Thanks very much, John John Chief, Media Relations CIA Office of Public Affairs SW Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012438 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012439 ClAAct From: Gorman, Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 4:32 PM To: Subject: RE: Urgent Bio Request Sorry, ljust got this email. It was trapped, disturbingly, in my email quarantine. Sorry to spam you with unneeded bios. Looking forward to seeing the Director tomorrow. Best, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman intelligence Correspondent The Wail Street Journal. (202) 352 9234 (3) CI AA ct From: :buciagov [mailto @ucia.gov] Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 To: German, Siobhan Subject: FW: Urgent Bio Request Hello again, Siobhan: We found a good bio here in our files. I also have a good photo. A No need to send anything. Have a good trip back. Thanks, John ClAAct From: Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 1:46 PM To: 'Gorman, Siobhan' Subject: RE: Urgent Bio Request Hi Siobhan: Tuesday evening will be fine. Thanks a lot. John From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Monda March 19, 2012 1:27 PM To: Subject: Re: Urgent Bio Request ClAAct Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012439 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012439 Hi John, It was great to meet you last week. I'm out of the country and back Tuesday evening. Would it be OK if sent you a bio then? I don't think we have bios on our website. Best, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 352-9234 i: ClAAct From [mailtoE@ucia.gov] Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 12:56 PM To: German, Siobhan Subject: Urgent Bio Request Hi Siobhan: It was a pleasure to meet you before the DNI Syria backgrounder the other day. We?re delighted that you?ve accepted Director Petraeus? invitation to dinner Thursday evening. We need to give the Director your biography for his review by tomorrow. I?m having a difficult time finding your bio on wsj.com or anywhere. Could you please shoot me your bio and photo by COB today, if possible? Thanks very much, John John Chief, Media Relations CIA Office of Public Affairs ucia. ov ClAAct Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012439 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012440 From: Sent: urs ay, arch 22, 2012 1:24 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Subject: Hey Siobhan, - Off the record, so about the gym, that's still on hold for a few reasons. For one, really wanted to be involved and is unavailable this week. Also the timing isn't quite right yet for a story while discussions are ongoing about how best to balance a upgrade with a variety of other funding priorities. When the time comes, you will have the exclusive on the gym. Thank you for your patience. Preston Golson Media Spokesperson Public Affa1rs my Original From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailto @wsj.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 201 5:52 PM To: Sub] Hi Preston, I realized, perhaps too late, that tomorrow's dinner might also afford an opportunity for a tour. Is there any chance that I could do a tour before the dinner? Then, if there are additional people I need to talk with, we could follow up by phone. But at least I could see it, and we'd be part way there? Just a thought. Best, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent (t0(6) The Wall Street Journal. (292) 862-9234 1. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012440 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012445 ClAAct - i From: Gorman, Siobhan wsj.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 4:17 PM To: app Cc: Subject: interview request ClAAct Hi Didi, Thanks again for setting up such a great and informative dinner last week with the Director.- The food was excellent, too. I was wondering if we might be able to set up an interview with the Director for a story on how the administration came to embrace a national security strategy that focuses on fighting small, secret wars and relies heavily on special operations forces and CIA officers. It is the scene-setting story for a series we are writing about this strategy. Director Petraeus has obviously been a critical player in decision-making and has seen these issues from perhaps more. vantage points than any other top national security official, so his perspective is particularly valuable. In addition to his current role of overseeing CT operations around the globe, we would also like to ask him about his role as where he rebalanced the effort in Afghanistan, emphasizing the special operations mission more, as well as his time at Centcom. We could do it on background, or a combination of on background/off the record, if that is easier. If the Director is able to do the interview, my colleague Julian Barnes, who covers the Pentagon, would probably join. Is this something the Director would consider? Thank you, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012445 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012446 ClAAot ClAAct From: . Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 5:28 PM To: 'Gorman, Siobhan' Subject: RE: Muslim Brotherhood's ascent in Egypt Hi Siobhan, My pleasure. Hopefully that won?t happen again! Hope your day is going well. Todd From: German, Siobhan Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 5:12 PM Subject: FW: Muslim Brotherhood's ascent in Egypt Todd, Thanks again for your help yesterday. Indeed, I found your lost messages in my quarantine today. Unbelievable. Siobhan Gorman intelligence Correspondent The Wali Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 lAAct Fromm [mailto @uciagov] Sent- Tuesday, March 27, 201 To: Gorman, Siobhan Subject: RE: Muslim Brotherhood' ascent in Egypt You have received a secure message Read your secure message by opening the attachment, securedoc.html. You will be prompted to open (view) the ?le or save (download) it to your computer. For best results, save the ?le ?rst, then open it in a Web browser. To access from a mobile device, forward this message to mobileQms. gi sgg. com mto receive a mobile login URL. If you have concerns about the validity of this message, contact the sender directly. First time users - will need to register after opening the attachment. For more information, click the following Help link. Help - About Cisco Registered Email Service - Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012446 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012447 ClAAct We? From: Gorman, Siobhanquwsjcom] Sent: - Thursday, March 29, 2012 4:09 To: Cc: ClAAct Subject: - Query on Polish black site investigation Thanks, Preston. Assume it?s accurate to say this along with a decline to comment: The U.S. has said the prisons existed but has declined to provide details about where they operated and what happened at the sites. Also, I have a totally unrelated query for you. I?ll ring you in a second. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wail Street Journal. . (202) 852-9234 (b ClAAct b)(3 ClAAct Fromm [mailto @ucia.gov Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 4:03 PM To- Gnrma Cc: @ucia.gov Su Ject: E: Query on Polish black site investigation Siobhan, ClAAct sorry but we canl 't be of much help on this one. If you need to, you can say the declined to comment. Thanks, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs (b)(3)ClAAct (b)(3)ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailto @wsi.com] Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 2:57 PM Tm: ClAAct Subject: Query on Polish black site investigation 'Hi Guys, My colleague in Poland is writing a story for tomorrow on Poland's prime minister indirectly confirming that his country?s former spy chief is facing criminal charges in connection with a probe by state prosecutors into the operation of a U.S. Central Intelligence Agency secret prison for suspected terrorists. He told reporters: ?It will be one should have any doubt about that in Poland, or across the ocean.? So, we need to describe what the U.S. says about the existence of the black site and interrogation practices there. Any comment? . Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012447 Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862?9234 (W1 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012447 7 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012447 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012448 From: Gorman, Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 4:39 . To: Cc: ClAAct Subject: China query Hi Preston, I rang you On this new query, but you had escaped the office for a bit, so I thought this would be a quicker way to get it to you. We're told that the former police chief, Wang Lijun, who triggered the events leading to Bo Xilai's downfall took refuge in a U5. consulate on Feb. 6, and at that point CIA wanted to spirit him out of the country. State said no, because it would harm relations with China, and that view prevailed. The Chinese collected the former police chief the next day, and he's not been seen or heard from since. Does this square with your understanding?'Seeking your guidance and context on this, as it's a story of intense interest to our editors. Thank you, Siobhan Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012448 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012449 ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobha_wsj.com] Sent: Fridav Marc 30, 2012 1:14 PM If; Subject: AQAP Bo Xilai Hi Preston, Hearing that a recent strike in Yemen may have killed the leader of AQAP. Any truth to that? And I wanted to follow up on a few things related to Mr. Bo. Could you give rne a ring? (I have to go to a meeting at 3pm, so if we could connect before then, that would be great.) Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 W?ashington, DC 20036 (202) 862?9234 (w Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012449 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012451 ClAAct b6 fl (X) From: Gorman, SiobhanW?wsicom Sent: Tuesda A ril 03, To: Subject: One other thing on Pakistan Hi Preston, One other detail I should have included in my note was Petraeus?s recent meetings with Pasha. Pakistani officials say he met with Pasha in Thailand and London in recent months to try to work out the drone issue in a way that Pakistan can live with. Is there anything you can provide by way of context on those meetings? And is their'relevance affected by Pasha?s being replaced? Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, Suite 800 6 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012451 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012454 From: Gorman, Siobhan @wsj.oom] Sent: Thursda April 05, 2012 10:14 AM To: . Subject: ope qurck qu Hi Preston, WSJ's Review section asked me to take a look at a piece they are planning to run on Saturday. I wanted to check one thing with you because I hadn?t heard about this connection. Has the Toulouse gunman Mohammed Merah been connected with al?Suri? The piece is mainly an interesting review of al?Suri?s background, keyed off of his recent release from Syria, but it leads by linking these two guys, and I wasn?t sure if they had been connected in any way. The piece doesn't state a direct link, but it strongly implies it (Mr. Merah was following a path marked out years earlier by the coldblooded jihadist theoretician Abu Musab aI?Suri), and I just wanted to advise the editors as to how much of a link can be drawn at this point. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1 1025 Connecticut Ave, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012454 . Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012455 From: Gorman, Sent: Thursda April 05, 2012 11:10 AM To: Subject: Ignore my ast query on al-Suri Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 86279234 . Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012455 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 CO6012456 From: Gorman, Sent: Tuesda A ril 10, 2012 5:30 PM To: Subject: a. (W3) Hi Preston, I left you a phone message awhile ago. I wanted to talk with you a bit more about the Bo Xilai stuff. Can you give me a call. Cell is probably the best way to reach me: Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (292) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 CO6012456 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012460 . From: Gorman, Sent: April 12, 2012 4251 To: Subject: Re: Bo Xilai Great. Thanks so much.yWe're planning to file the story tomorrow, so having some additional perspective now will really help me frame the stOry. Siobhan Gorman intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862?9234 Sent: Thurscay, April 12, 2012 04:49 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Subject: Bo Xilai Hi Siobhan, I hope your talk at Princeton went well. Just wanted to let you know that I'll have something for you shortly that builds on my comment from yesterday. Best, Todd Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012460 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012464 From: Sent: nesday, April 18, 2012 5:00 PM To: 'Gorman, Siobhan? Cc: 'media ucia.gov' Subject: RE: more re: Bo Hi Siobhan, Our messages crossed in the mail. We?ll be more than happy to stick to the response I provided! Thanks, Todd From: Gorman, Siobhan [m Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 4:57 PM To: Subject: more re: Bo Hi Todd, Just following on our conversation, we recently chatted with some folks on the Hill who 'are critiquing the handling of the Wang visit. To the degree you can/want to respond to this criticism, that would be great because it would be helpful to provide balance. Specifcially: Congressional critics of the State Department?s decision say Mr. Wang could have been granted asylum on the grounds that he would have been a valuable ?intelligence asset? who could provide the US with information both about Mr. Heywood?s death as well as the inner workings of the Communist Party in China. ?Could he have been an intelligence asset? Yes,? one US. official said. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan German Intelhgence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave. Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 8623234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012464 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012466 From: German, Siobhan @wsj.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 8:29 PM 3 Cc: la )0 Subject: Re: Bo's spying thank you for checking, and please let me know if you turn anything up. I realize this is a lot to sort out at this hour. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent (t0(6) The Wall Street Jonrnal (292) 862-9234 ClAAct Original Message From: Bucia.gov [mailtoi @ucia.gov] (b)C3)CH?vAct Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 08:27 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media?ucia.gov Subject: RE: Bo's spying Siobhan, Off the record, still checking on this one. Not sure what we will be able to run to ground tonight. 0 . . r1g1nal From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 7:58 PM To: Subject: Re: Bo's spying Also, I should have said that if these eavesdropping operations/allegations were not previously known to the USG, that would be useful information, as well. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent (b0(6) The Wall Street Journal. (292) 862-9234 Original Message From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Wednesday, April 25 2012 07:53 PM To: @ucia.gov' ucia. ov> Subject: Bo spying Hi Thanks again, and sorry late in the day. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012466 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012466 The NYT is reporting the Bo was spying on Hu Jintao--eavesdropping on his conversations. It was part of a state-funded surveillance operation that Bo appears to have then used ?or his own purposes. Mr. Wang, the former police chief that took refuge at a US consulate, developed the eavesdropping operation. It comes from info tied to the Chinese investigation of Bo. So, any guidance on this would be great. Thanks again, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent (t0(6) The Wall Street Journal. .(202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012466 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012467 (t0(6) From: German, Siebha_wsj.cem] Sent: Thursda April 26, 2012 2:32 PM To: Cc: Media Subject: Re: More Bo Thanks very much for.fellewing up on this. Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent - (t0(6) The Wall Street Journal. (292) 862-9234 Ori inal Message From: @ucia.gov [mailto @ucia.gev] Sent: ursday, April 26, 2612 61:46 PM To: German, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gev (Media ucia. ov> Subject: RE: More Be Hi Siobhan, I did see your query last night but needed to do some due diligence on this matter before responding. I apologize that this is past your deadline but, off the record, right now we cannot corroborate the reports you referenced in your message. Best, Todd Todd D. Ebitz Media Spokesperson CIA foice of Public Affairs . . (t0(6) 0r1g1nal From: German, Siobhan Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 7:04 PM TO: Subject: More 80 Just seeing NYT reports on Be Xilai's espionage exploits. Can you provide any guidance? Siobhan German . Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Je rnal. (292) 862-9234 (t0(5) Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012467 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012468 From: Gorman, Sent: Tuesday, May 1 02: Media (W3) Subiect: He: not Great. Thanks so much. I'm trying to fiie it in the next couple days, is that doabie? Certainly the olfactory experience at the is a subjective thing. 1 included that bit more for your entertainment than to get an official confirmation of the smell of the gym. The most important facts to confirm are the legal and budget issues--and I'd iike to make sure the descriptions of the stuff in the are accurate, too, though you can ignore the smell detail. Thanks, Siobhan - Siobhan Gorman intelligence Correspondent The Wail Street Jo rnal (202) 862-9234 From ucia.gov [mailtomuciagov] Sent: on ay, May 14, 2012 06: To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: not Thanks Siobhan, what is_your timeline for this story? Off the record, the New Headquarters Building (NHB) doesn?t smell like mildew, and old socks to l?m disqualifying my opinion on this because I'm a most of college i lived in a dorm suite with 4-5 other and now married life has vastly improved my standards though. We?ll see what we can do with these questions. l?m sure we can give you some guidance on the facts. We also have an excellent ?Find Your Fit" program started this year and an annual 5K Run/Walk event on the compound. Talk to you soon, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson blic Affairs SW ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailt?@wsycom] Sent: Monday, May 14, 2012 3: ClAAct Cc: Media Subject: RE: not Much appreciated. The story will make clear CIA is no longer seeking a new gym, and I would obviously welcome any comment you can provide to that effect. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012468 If Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012468 These are the facts I am looking to confirm. I want to make sure, in particular, that I understand accurately the issues that the counsel?s office raised and the challenges they presented for fundraising, because it seemed to present somewhat novel/complicated legal issues. I heard somewhat varying descriptions of the legal issues, so I want to make sure I have it right. I also would like to make sure I understand the chronology of when the strategy shifted from outside fund raising to including it in the regular budget process. Thanks, Siobhan These are the basics: CIA general counsel had two issues: 1) CIA can?t set a precedent for using funding outside of congressionally-appropriated channels - 2) CIA general counsel said that they couldn?t raise money from contractors or anyone who might become a contractor because it would be a conflict of interest. CIA consulted with George Tenet on how to go about raising money from individuals. When they approached individuals, they ran into conflicts with people who were raising money for wounded warriors and the like. They then sought to pair up with the CIA Memorial Fund, but the fund can take money from contractors because the money isn't directly benefitting the agency, so that made fundraising with it too complicated. Then, more recently, CIA decided to ask Congress for the money. The agency analyzed the across the government and found that the congressional ranked near the top. DNl?s also ranked well. ClA?s was at/near the bottom. DNl?s response was that if CIA had that money to spare, DNI could find better projects to fund elsewhere in the IC. The estimated cost for the new was $15- 25M. Another cost issue was ongoing maintenance costs that would have to be paid for by CIA. Then- director Leon Panetta had plans drawn up in Spring 2011. He initially looked at including a swimming pool but dropped it because it was cost prohibitive. CIA plans to make do with the facilities it has. The old features just a couple treadmills and ?UniI?Iersal? brand weights that are so old that they could have been featured in the Arnold Schwarzenegger movie, Pumping Iron. The newer one features about a half dozen treadmills and often smells like a'combination of mildew old socks, due to poor air circulation. The facility was built out of converted office space and the air conditioning is inadequate for a gym. In terms of the fitness measures the Director has already brought to CIA: The addition of a healthy eating section on the menu of the agency dining room Invitation for CIA employees to run with him, if they can maintain his 7-minute mile. They talk with him about what they?re working on. The Director has also taken briefings while running his circuit at Langley. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Jo (202) 862-9234 lAAct [mailto @ucia.gov] Sent: Monday, May 14, 2012 3: To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: not Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012468 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012468 Hey Siobhan, Of course we?re always open to factual questions. Off the record, as you are already aware, we?re no longer pushing for a brand new right now for a variety of factors. Please send us the facts you'd like us to confirm and we'll do our best to help as much as we can. - Take care, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Monday, May 14, 2012 2:32 PM To Su 'ect: not Hi Preston, i wanted to circle back on our second-favorite story. If provide a set of facts I?m looking to confirm, could you help clarify and confirm on background? Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012468 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012469 3 From: Gorman, Sent: - Thursda May 17, 2012 1:49 PM To: Co: Media Subject: Re: Comments Thanks very much. I appreciate it. see you soon. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 ClAAct Fromm [mailtc @ucia.gov Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 0 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: Comments Siobhan, In the event of the much anticipated visit here are a series of comments for you to use in your story. We?ll have some additional facts and ?gures (when the were established etc..) from today's visit you?ll be able to use on a deep background, without attribution basis. - On the record in name as a CIA spokesperson: "The CIA cares deeply about the health and welfare of its employees, who serve in mentally and sometimes physically demanding jobs. Under Director Panetta and Director Petraeus, the CIA looked at options to construct a new gym. After careful consideration, the Agency determined that pursuing private funding was impractical, and given the budget environment, we concluded that appropriated funds should be used on other mission needs. Our current plan is to try to renovate and improve our existing fitness facilities." - ?There was absolutely no disagreement between us and the ODNI over the funding issue. These decisions reflect our mutual commitment to carefully manage taxpayer funds at a time when demands on CIA to protect the American people have never been higher.? "The Agency shows its commitment to supporting the well-being of our employees in a variety of ways. Our cafeteria is top-notch and offers a cornucopia of healthy options. We have an experienced fitness staff that makes the most out of our limited space and offers exercise consultations to employees. There?s an annual 5K run/ 2.5K walk event on the' Headquarters Compound. I could go on; we have a really active workforce.? "We?re in the midst of a year-long 'Find Your Fit? campaign to increase awareness among Agency officers about the important roles physical fitness and personal health play in sustaining the high level of commitment and performance that defines our Agency.? ?As someone who uses the New Headquarters Building regularly, I can attest that it is far from palatial, but it gets the job done. We have a can-do ethic here at the Agency. We always make the most of what we have.? Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012469 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012469 On background as a official familiar with the funding however you intend to describe this saga! "It would be inaccurate to say that the Agency proposed using appropriated funds to the ODNI, and the ODNI turned it down. After the decision was made not to pursue outside funding, the CIA leadership considered reprogramming appropriated funds, but easily came to an internal and mutual decision with the ODNI that now wasn't the time to build a gym.? "To be precise, CIA General Counsel provided the Agency leadership with options outlining the pros and cons of private funding. It never said the CIA couldn?t raise money?which it could have legally?however, in this case the Agency decided against going down this path.? 0n deep background without attribution: I can confirm on background that we compared our to others across the government to include the Congressional gyms. (There wasn?t a comparison to the on the charts I?ve seen). In terms of total square footage, and square footage per user, the Agency are much smaller than other gyms. I?d also note on background that some of the gyms?notably the Congressional and Pentagon facilities?charge nominal yearly membership fees. I think the Director runs a six-minute mile, actually. I?d come up with a snappy Richard Simmons-esque motivatibnal salutation here, but I'll settle on, see you in an hour! Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs EM lClAAct Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C0601246977i Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012470 ClAAot Sent: on ay, ay 21, 2012 12:15 PM To: 'Gorman, Siobhan' Subject: Story Siobhan, Just checking what?s left to work through on the story. Give me a call when you have a chance. Take care! Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012470 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012471 From: Gorman, Siobhaq@wsj.com] Sent: WednesdayMay 30, 2012 5:34 To: Subject: Re: Heads Up for your story 0k, thank you so much. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street 30 rnal. . (202) 862-9234 Original Message From: @ucia.gov [mailto @ucia.gov] Sent: We nes ay, May 30, 2012 To: Gorman, Siobhan Subject: Re: Heads Up for your story Off the record, from what they've told me they are just in the exploratory stage. They are not writing it for tomorrow. Original Message From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailtoi @wsj.com] (b0(6) Sent: Wednesda Ma 30, 2012 05:10 PM To: ClAAct Subject: RE: Heads up for your story You didn't get the sense that this is for a story that someone is planning to run tomorrow, did you? Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal- (202) 862-9234 . Original From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 4:50 PM TO: . @ucia.gov' Subjec Heads Up for your story Thanks so much. I really appreciate the heads up. That is very helpful for lighting a fire, which I just did. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (t0(6) Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012471 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012471 Original 3 Sent: Wednesday, May 39, 2012 4:48 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia;gov Subject: Heads Up for your story Siobhan, Off the record, one of your competitors is asking about our (probably from info their Hill sources). I haven't gotten back to them yet. Just wanted to give you the heads up if that will work in your favor to light a fire with your editors. I have no intention of giving more tours! Take care, Preston' Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012471 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012472 ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan?Owsjcom] Sent: Frida Jul 06, 2012 3:29 PM ClAAct Subject: Hi Preston, At least as evidence that the story has not fallen off the radar screen, Ijust got a new set of questions on the story. These quirky feature stories are read by many, many editors, who each weigh in with qus and suggestions. I was asked what are the peak hours at the CIA (it may be standard peak hours, but if 10pm is a prime treadmill time or something, that would be fun to note. . Also, do you have the rough size of the Pentagon gym? I imagine that was part of the analysis. Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal; 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012472 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012473 ClAAct . From: Gorman, SiobhaW?wsicom Sent: $06, 2 To: ClAAct Subject: small fact check on Hi Preston, I promise the annoying detail queries will enduhopefully soon. Just want to make sure I have my facts straight. Just so you know, I was told about the Dunkin Donuts stuff by two agency veterans prior to my visit, so I?m not taking it from the humorous aside the Director had with your colleague during our chance encounter. The following is accurate, right? Shortly after Petraeus arrived at CIA, rumors swirled that he planned to get rid of the Dunkin? Donuts at But the rumor doesn?t appear to have been born out, and it?s common for long mid-afternoon lines to form there. The healthy eating section of the menu was designed by Mr. Petraeus?s daughter who is a nutritionist. It features a handful of options with corresponding nutritional data total calories fat, carbohydrate, and protein content. Menu items include a turkey pita and salmon posole. Hamburgers are still on the menu without nutrition facts. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 we Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012473 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012474 ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobha_wsj.com] Sent: uly 09, 2012 5:26 PM To: Cc: la Subject: RE: Thank you. i?ll keep you posted on any timing updates. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 From @ucia-gov Sent: Mon ay, July 09. 2012 3:02 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan(b)(3) Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Siobhan, Off the record, next time I run a set of new business cards I?m going to put "resident expert? under my name! To your questions all wili say about the Pentagon is that it is orders of magnitude bigger than ours. It is an interesting comparison to make for general purposes, but their is a dues paying facility and it?s at the Pentagonmeverything is bigger at the Pentagon. Here?s the website for their facility complete with photos. As you can see you could probably ?t most of our OHB inside one of their squash courts. There's contact information on their webpage. I'd defer to them to give you the latest statistics on size. Continuing off the record, as Todd told you the flow is fairly standard. Like the Agency, the is pretty much a 24/7 facility (ciosed briefly here and there for regular cleaning and occasional maintenance work). So you can find someone working out there at any point of the day, but generally mornings before work and right after work are the busiest times per your standard Gold?s Gym, Bally? 5, In this respect, our is really not that interesting. My outside is even open 24/7 as weli so that?s not even unique to us anymore. Lastly, also off the record, on the Dunkin Donuts and executive dining room menu fact-check, I understand you are going for easy anecdotes here, but we gave you a more comprehensive, serious view of the Agency's long-term commitment to the heaith of its employees. We hope you don?t pass this up to put the focus on gossip from people who don?t even work here anymore about things?in the case of closing Dunkin Donuts?that ciearly never happened. If you're writing a story about the history of the Agency and Agency fitness, anecdotes about Dunkin Donuts and the executive dining room are not relevant, other than to leave an impression?which would be misleading?that ClA?s commitment to healthy eating/fitness only began with the current Director. If you'd iike to make a point about the contributions to Agency ?tness (in addition to the saga) the "Find Your Fit? program I gave you a comment on is much more relevant than gossipy anecdotes. Hope this helps! Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012474 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012474 Preston Golson Media Spokesperson tic Affairs . mom ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Monday, July 09, 2012 10:18 AM TO Cc: Me ia Subject: RE: Thanks, Preston. I spoke with Todd about it on Friday, and I ?gured it could just wait for Monday, when you were back because you are the resident expert on the (HA gym, and while there is a reasonable chance it could run this week, it wasn?t going to run Monday. 50, if you get a chance to look into it today, that would be great. Main thing isthe second email with the couple fact? checking questions. On the other qus, if you have the Pentagon sizing handy, that would be really helpful. We've had trouble finding the right person at the Pentagon to answer the qu, and I imagine you probably have the number on your desk as part of the analysis that was done. If that analysis has the size of the congressional facilitates, that would also be very handy. I obviously don?t need to source it to you. Thanks again, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street lournai. (202) 862-9234 Fromm Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2012 11:1 To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: (W3) Subject: Re: Hey Siobhan, Hope all is well. Off the record, please be sure to cc the media@ucia.gov alias. On rare occasions we are allowed to take off the BB holster for a. few days to travel or attend to other matters. I am just now receiving your questions. The alias allows us to make sure nothing fails through the cracks. Perhaps you called the questions in as well and Todd is already working on it. If not look into this on Monday. Take ca re, Preston From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 03:29 PM To: ClAAct Subject: Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012474 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012474 Hi Preston, At least as evidence that the story has not fallen off the radar screen, I just got a new set of questions on the story. These quirky feature stories are read by many, many editors, who each weigh in with qus and suggestions. I was asked what are the peak hours at the CIA (it may be standard peak hours, but if 10pm is a prime treadmill time or something, that would be fun to note. Also, do you have the rough size of the Pentagon gym? I imagine that was part of the analysis. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862?9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012474 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012475 ClAAct From: Gorman, Sent: Wednesda July 11, 2012 4:39 PM To: Subject: RE: treadmill If the terrorists can discern what sort of treadmill is used in the shabby CIA gym, then they win. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. Immature/Ml: lAAct Fromm [mailtd @ucia.gov Sent: nesday, July 11, 2012 3:29 PM To: German, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: treadmill Siobhan, Off the record, we thought about it some more and we?re not going to mention the exact model, because we don?t think it is appropriate to suggest we endorse any particular make or model. The design itself of the model we have is somewhat unique in the realm of popular, comparable fitness facility treadmillsdon?t think any of your readers would reasonably expect the WSJ to provide the exact rendering of a treadmill inside a classified facility, so while we understand your graphic designers? desire for accuracy, we still don't agree that this is crucial. Any fitness level quality treadmill with arm bars that extend on either side like this treadmilltalk. com/quantum-fitness q? ?33?esd-treadmill. or bodvguardfitness com/products/view/id: 24/slug: T2405 2012/tang: eng/iocale: res swill get your graphic department close enough to what we have. Continuing off the record, we?ll agree to disagree over whether this treadmill issue should be an easy ask, but even though we didn?t pitch the story, we still opened our doors and gave you a great deal of comments, context, and background to assist you with the accuracy on every critical aspect of your story. Have a good afternoon. I look forward to seeing the story soon! Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs - ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 11:24 AM Egbiect%mill W) Hi Preston, Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012475 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012475 - This really should be the last check on the story?tho I can?t promise. Can you tell me what brand of treadmill is in the (ideally in the old gym)? 1 failed to note that. They just need it for graphic purposes. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 2 0?56 (202) 862?9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012475 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012476 ClAAct From: Gorman, Subject: Re: story may finally run tomorrow Yes, i thought that was a safe assumption, but wanted to be sure. It's stili slated for tomorrow. Siobhan Gorman intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (W) From: @uCiagov Sent: Mon ay, July 23, 2012 04:04 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: story may ?nally run tomorrow Siobhan, Off the record, i think it would be safe to assume that the new idea?if it was completed?would have had space for a few more treadmills, among other things. Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Monda July 23, 2012 3: T0 Cc: a Subject: RE: story may ?nally run tomorrow Thanks very much. I wasn?t clear in my question: I just meant that the proposal that is no longer being pursued would have involved space for new treadmilis. Siobhan Gorman lnteliigence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 Fromm [maiitoz @ucia.gov Sent: on ay, July 23, 2012 2:57 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: story may ?nally run tomorrow Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012476 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012476 Siobhan, Off the record, thank you for the heads up. I?ll believe it when i read it Sorry I?m a little unclear on one of your questions. There is no new gym. Or, are you talking about plans to renovate and enhance the existing gyms? I can't say right now what they'd use the space for. I assume more treadmills wouid be on the list, but really that enhancement effort is only in its earliest exploratory phases. Oh you other question, CIA Headquarters is a secure US Government facility requiring clearances, so it would stand to reason that its can only be used by cleared individuals. As you know, as a general rule, we don?t give out personnel numbers for nearly anything. What matters are you trying to account for in your story with these questions? if you?d like, we Can suggest language. Thanksi Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs :lmg? From: Gorman, Siobhan Sell: :ondaj, July 23, 2012 1:55 PM To Su story may ?nally run tomorrow The lineup can always change last minute, but it looks like it is currently slated for tomorrow's paper. One thing I wanted to double check because it got tweaked in editing. I assume that it?s OK to say that the new would provide space for more treadmills, right? And it is accurate to call the a classified facility, correct? Correct to say CIA doesn?t disclose the number of people who work out at the gyms? Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. . 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202)862?9234?); Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012476 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012477 ClAAot From: 7 Sent: Monday, July 23, To: Cc: Media Subject: Re: story may finally run tomorrow The story is indeed about the gym. I went through just about every detail with Preston several weeks ago, back when i thought it was running soon. It hasn't changed markedly since then, though there was a little section added about Washington culture and a couple iines about Dunkin Donuts. The good carbs line is part of a paragraph that taiks about Find Your Fit and the healthy eating section on the exec dining menu. Happy to go thru the latest version with you, if you like. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wali Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (w)l ClAAot Fromm [Wm] (3'1?vat Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012 0 To: German, Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: story may ?nally run tomorrow Siobhan, Off the record, I?m starting to get worried that this is not really a story about the gym, but perhaps about the boss. Can you reassure me here please? From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012 4:12 PM To Cc: la Subject: Re: story may ?nally run tomorrow Sorry, now getting a million final questions from an array of editors in NY. I believe I ran this past you in an earlier conversation, but wanted doubie check the detail that the director has been known to launch into discourses on "good carbs and bad carbs.? Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall StreetJo rnal (202) 862?9234 (6) ClAAot FNMW [maiito @uciagovl Sent: on ay, July 23, 2012 04: To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: story,may ?nally run tomorrow Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012477 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012477 Siobhan, Off the record, I think it would be safe to assume that the new idea?if it was completed?would have had space for a few more treadmills, among other things. Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ClAAot From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailto @wsj.com Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012 3:12 PM Tm: Cc: Media Subject: RE: story may ?nally run tomorrow Thanks very much. I wasn?t clear in my question: [just meant that the proposal that is no longer being pursued would have involved space for new treadmills. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 Fromm [mailto l@ucia.gov Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012 2: To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: story may ?nally run tomorrow Siobhan, Off the record, thank you for the heads up. I?ll believe it when i read it 63. Sorry l'm a little unclear on one of your questions. There is no new gym. Or, are you talking about plans to renovate and enhance the existing gyms? I can?t say right now what they'd use the space for. I assume more treadmills would be on the list, but really that enhancement effort is only in its earliest exploratory phases. On you other question, Headquarters is a secure US Government facility requiring clearances, so it would stand to reason that its can only be used by cleared individuals. As you know, as a general rule, we don?t give out personnel numbers for nearly anything. What matters are you trying to account for in your story with these questions? If you'd like, we can suggest language. Thanks! Preston Golson Media Spokesperson Office of Public Affairs (W3) Em ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan [Wm] Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012 1: - Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012477 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012477 To: Sug story may ?nally run tomorrow The lineup can always change last minute, but it looks like it is currently slated for tomorrow's paper. One thing I wanted to double check because it got tweaked in editing. I assume that it?s OK to say that the new g?ym would provide space for more treadmills, right? And it is accurate to call the a classified facility, correct? Correct to say CIA doesn't disclose the number of people who work out at the gyms? Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012477 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012512 ClAAct From: Gorman,Slobhan @wsjeom] $31k Friday, April 06, 2 . (3) Subiectz. emmistary to Petraeus from Soleimani Hi Preston, Did you get a read on who conveyed the message from Soleimani to Petraeus? If we need to correct, we will, but they?d like to know today to run a correction by tomorrow because they prefer to keep corrections in the same week, when possible. Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, Suite 800 Washington, DC 2 036 (202) 862?9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C060125127 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012513 From: Gorman, Siobhan @wsjcom] (6) Sent: April 12, 2012 8:Subject: Re: Korean launch 0k, thanks. We have the botched launch from other US official types. Was just wondering if you have any additional perspective you can provide. Siobhan Gorman> Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal- (202) 862-9234 Original Message [mailtoz 1@ucia.gov] Sent: Thursday, April 12, 201 :07 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov I 7 Subject: RE: Korean launch Hi Siobhan, Off the record, we can't steer you away from reports that are out there, but cannot offer confirmation at this time. We are expecting a statement from the White House and probably also the Pentagon hopefully soon. Best, Todd Original From: Gorman, Siobhan (t0(6) Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2011. . To: Subject: Korean launch Hi Guys, Any assessments you can share at this point? Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (292) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012513 1 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012515 3 6 From: Sent: Tuesda A ril 17, 2012 7:31 PM To: Cc: Media (W3) Subject: Re: DCIA Questions Thank you. I'm sorry that I haven't gotten a chance to send them your way. I will get them to you and your colleagues either tonight or tomorrow morning. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 1 ClAAct - @uciagow Sent: ue ay, April 17, 2012 07: To: German, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: DCIA Questions Hey Siobhan, Just a reminder about the general questions for that interview proposal with the DCIA. Also, I?m going to be out of email touch for several days on vacation so please use the media@ucia.gov alias so nothing is missed. Thanks! Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs @uciagov Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012515 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012516 M3) ?Wt (W6) From: Gorman, Siobhan:@ wsj.com] Sent: Wednesda ,April 18, 2012 1:51 PM To: :i ClAAct Cc: Media Subject: RE: DCIA Questions So sorry for the delayed follow-up on my part. As i mentioned, We'd like to speak with the Director for a story on how the administration came to embrace a national security strategy that focuses on fighting small, secret wars and relies heavily on special operations forces and CIA officers. It is the scene-setting storyfor a series we are writing about this strategy. The kinds of questions we?d like to discuss with Director Petraeus are: - It seems that a key time period for embracing this approach came in the second half of 2010, as you took over as COMISAF. What are the events and decisions you see as having sold the administration on this approach, particularly during this time period? -Gen. Cartwright has described your time as COMISAF as a rebalancing of the strategy. Under you, he said, the military emphasized the importance of CT operations. Obviously, you advocate a combination of COIN and CT, but do you agree that you rebalanced the strategy? -What lessons did you take away from your experience in Afghanistan (and Iraq and CENTCOM) that informed the thinking of the administration on the benefit of this approach? -You have said one key lesson of Afghanistan (and Iraq) was intelligence fusion. As CENTCOM Commander?or COMISAF, were there new efforts to ensure that all CT raids yielded additional intelligence for the next raid? Did you improve or adjust how one operation begat the next? ?Now that you are at CIA, what additional efforts have you made to bolster this strategy? -Does this strategy apply beyond counterterrorism? How? -What are the downsides to this approach? Please let me know if you have any questions about the above or if you need any additional information from me. Thank you, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Walt Street Journal. mam?9mm: lAAct From: meal [m 3. iItOl @uciagov] Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 7:29 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: DCIA Questions Hey Siobhan, Just a reminder about the general questions for that interview pr0posa with the DCIA. Also, I?m going to be out of email touch for several days on vacation so please use the media@ucia.gov alias so nothing is missed. Thanks! Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012516 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012516 Preston Gelson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ucia. 0v Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012516 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012517 From: Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 2:33 PM To: 'Gorman, Siobhan' Subject: RE: AQAP Just tried to call. call back in just a few or you can try me. From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 1:22 PM Subject: RE: AQAP I?ll ring you after 2pm. Thanks much. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wail Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 [mailtol @uciagov] Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 1:22 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Subject: RE: AQAP (W3) i?d be happy to chat, Siobhan. If you could call after 2 that would be ideal. Or, if you'd like to email me your additional thoughts that's fine too. Best, Todd From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 1:18 PM To: Subject: RE: AQAP ClAAct Thanks, Todd. was going to call you shortly because we have done a bit more reporting, and I had a few additional things I wanted to check with you. I think right now, we're trying to pull a story together to file tomorrow. Will you be around in about a half hour or so to chat a little bit more? Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (wl From:CMgm [mailto Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 1:17 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Subject: AQAP Hi Siobhan, Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012517 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012517 I hope you enjoyed the weekend, despite the moisture. I wanted to let you know that I?ve worked up something for you on AQAP and am just running a few traps. Are you trying to meet a deadline today? Thanks, Todd Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012519 From: Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 11:42 AM To: 'Gorman, Siobhan? Subject: AQAP Hi Siobhan, I am putting everything I can into one combined note which I will send shortly. Todd Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012519 for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012521 From: . Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 3:28 PM To: 'Gorman, Siobhan? Cc: 'media@ucia.gov' Subject: RE: more China queries Hi Siobhan, I?ll let you know soonest if there?s anything I can read out on Cheng. Best, Todd From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Frida April 27, 2012 2:57 PM TO: i Subject: more China queries Hi Todd, Putting in the obligatory query on our friend Cheng Guangcheng. is this a case your guys have been following? Is there any information you can provide on his case or his whereabouts. I realize this is'a longshot request, but our editors are obsessed with China, and we got an all-hands-on-deck request to look into Mr. Cheng and his current situation. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 (W1 1 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012521 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012522 ClAAct . From: (bxs) Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 5:51 PM To: 'Gorman, Siobhan' Subject: RE: more China queries My pleasure and never hurts to ask. Have a great weekend, Todd From: Gorman, Siobhan [mm] Sent: Frida April 27, 2012 5:39 PM To: Subject: RE: more China queries I appreciate your looking into it. i told my editor it was unlikely you'd have something on this. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 Fromm [mailto @ucia.gov] Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 5:14 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Subject: RE: more China queries Hi Siobhan, Offthe record, I'm sorry but this one is out of our lane and we don't have anything to offer. Best, Todd From: Gorman, Siobhan [m Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 2:57 PM Tm: Subject: more China queries Hi Todd, Putting in the obligatory query on our friend Cheng Guangcheng. Is this a case your guys have been following? Is there any information you can provide on his case or his whereabouts. i realize this is a longshot request, but our editors are obsessed with China, and we got an all-hands-on-deck request to look into Mr. Cheng and his current situation. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (6) (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012522 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012523 From: German, Siobhan @wsjcom] (W6) Sent: Saturday, April 28, 201210:46 To: Subject: Re: I hope not. He was batting 460. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (292) 862?9234 l? Original Message From: bucia.gov [mailtoz @ucia.gov] Sent: Satur? ay, April 28, 2012 16:36 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Subject: Re: Is he being paid by the joke though? Ori inal Message Sent: atur a A ril 28, 2912 19:27 PM (t0(6) To: sj.com' Subject: Re: Good. .Kimmel is funny. Watching on CNN. Original Message (t0(6) From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailtoj @wsj.com] Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 10:17 PM TO: . Subject: Re: Never mind Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (292) 862-9234 Original Message From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2912 16:13 PM To: Subject: What prompted my guest to leave so suddenly? Bat phone rang twice, and then he excused himself. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012523 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012523 (292) 862-9234 (t0(6) Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012523 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012524 From: Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 10:51 PM To: @wsj.com' Subject: Re: Nothing that I'm aware of right now. Have fun! Original Message From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailtoz s'.com] Sent: SatUrday, April 28, 2012 10:44 PM WE Subject: Re: He came back and then left a bit interesting going on? Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent (t0(6) The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 1 Original Message From: Bucia.gov [mailtoz @ucia.gov] Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 To: German, Siobhan Subject: Re: Good. Kimmel is funny. Watching on CNN. - - (t0(6) Original Message From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 10:17 PM To: Subject: Re: So. . . Never mind Siobhan Gorman . t) 6 Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. Original Message From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 10:13 PM To: . (t0(3) Subject: SO. . . - What prompted my guest to leave so suddenly? Bat phone rang twice, and then he excused himself. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012524 The Wall Street Journal. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012524 (292) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012525 ClAAot . . From: Gorman, Siobhan wsrcom] Sent: Monday, April 30, To: SUbject: Hi Guys, Seeking your guidance here. As it's been explained to me, one of the reasons given to not publicly disclose the drone program is that making it public would mean that CIA could no longer do it under Title 50 and it would have to become a Title 10 program under the military. 50, l'm wondering how that squares with Brennan?s statement below. Can you advisesimply as I can. Yes, in full accordance with the lawn-and in order to prevent terrorist attacks on the United States and to save American lives?the United States Government conducts targeted strikes against specific al-Qa?ida terrorists, sometimes using remotely piloted aircraft, often referred to publicly as drones. And I?m here today because President Obama has instructed us to be more open with the American people about these efforts. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 \X?ashington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012525 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012527 ClAAct ?t0(6? From: Gorman, Siobhan _wsj.com] Sent: Tuesda May 01, 2012 3:30 PM To: - Cc: Mewa Subject: RE: Translating the UBL trove Thank you for this rundown and for the follow up call. As I mentioned, we're holding off for at least a day, given all the pushback, so that we can try to reconcile why we're getting such different versions of the story. I'll follow up with you tomorrow to let you know - whether we've resolved the discrepancies and how that affects the story. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent (t0(6) The Wall Street Journal. (292) 862?9234 (w)l Original [mailto: @ucia.gov] Sent: ues ay, May 01, 2012 3:1 To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Translating the UBL trove Siobhan, Off the record, to be frank you're hearing from people who don't understand how decument exploitation works. It may also be that your sources don't understand the translations and gists are available to them on IC systems. Here's what happened in general. All the documents were gisted by interagency linguists and reviewed by subject matter experts who triaged the documents for what was of possible intelligence value. So it is correct to say that a translator looked at all of the documents. Now, say hypothetically, a grocery receipt from the corner store, a tranche of Arabic newspaper articles the IC already has translations for, and a letter from Atiyah are gisted. The experts put the Atiyah letter in for immediate full priority translation. All documents are still gisted (translated at a level that is useful to English speaking and available to the IC Now, add to that, several of the documents are duplicates and found on multiple storage devices and you'd understand that the documents of value were fully translated--in record time actually. We will have to push back hard if you guys run with this and insinuate somehow that intelligence was missed or not made available. On background as a ?senior US official" "Ne're confident the documents of intelligence value have been translated and disseminated. The interagency task force completed its review in June 2011 of over ten thousand documents and disseminated over four hundred reports to the Intelligence Community.? Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012527 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012527 ?It has always been clear that the documents would be of intelligence value for some time to come. The information will continue to be available to intelligence community for future research." "If there's something that is clearly apparent from the CT fight to date it is that the intelligence community has become expert at document exploitation. There's a science to triaging massive amounts of data and getting to the heart of the valuable intelligence. Hundreds of linguists and went over the Bin Laden documents with a fine-tooth comb, in record time after the raid. A reflection of this effort is apparent in all the insights learned from the materials gathered in the raid that people have been talking about for the past year." Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ucia.gov Original From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Tuesda Ma 01, 2012 11: To: Cc: Media Subject: RE: Translating the UBL trove Thank you for looking into it. There's always a chance we're getting steered incorrectly, but two people in a position to know said that the majority hadn?t been fully translated and it was recently recognized as an issue and it now being dealt with. Two others confirmed the lagging translation part, so I have a hard time thinking all these folks are confused. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent (t0(6) The Wall Street Journal. (292) 862?9234 Original From: Sent: ues ay, May 01, 2012 10:59 AM To: Gorman, Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Translating the UBL trove Siobhan, Off the record, this doesn't sound quite right, but we?re checking and will get back you this afternoon. Take care, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012527 ClA?Abproved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012527 1 @ucia.gov Original (t0(6) From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 9:56 AM Subject: Translating the UBL trove Hi Guys, 50 do I wish you a "happy anniversary? today? On the departed terrorist leader, we're told that the pace of translating his small college library of stuff has lagged. We know it was triaged by Arabic speakers, but most of the stuff hasn't been translated. We're pulling together a story for tomorrow on it, and I wanted to get your take on the question of why the lag and when/why/how translation was stepped up in recent weeks. CIA officers were among those who complained they couldn't get access to info, so we're also wondering when that came to CIA's attention and what was done about it. Here's a summary of what we've been told: We're told that the majority of the documents seized from Osama bin Laden?s compound have not been translated. The failure to quickly translate the.documents has meant that information that could shed light on al Qaeda's weakness and control of operatives, has not been available to intelligence or military special operations teams. The problem was recognized only after CIA operatives and military officers began complaining they did not have access to the material and arguing that important intelligence was going unexploited. The pace of translation has stepped up in recent weeks as more senior leaders were briefed on the issue. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street 30 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012527 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012529 From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Sundav. Maw 06. 2012 3:51 PM To: Cc: Media Subject: Re: Quso? Thanks very much. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent (t0(6) The Wall Street Journal. (292) 862-9234 Ori inal Message Sent: un ay, May 06 2012 03:36 PM 3 To: Gorman, Siobhan; ucia.gov Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Quso? Siohan, Off the record, working on both. Hope to get back to you soon. . . Original Message?-??- From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 3:36 PM To: Subgect: Quso? Sorry for the double- header queries. This one may be more important. Colleagues in Yemen are saying that the mastermind of the Cole bombing, al- -Quso, is no longer with us. Any truth to that? Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (t0(6) (292) 862-9234 Original Message From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 01: 52 PM To: gov' gov>; gov' gov> Sub' ect: Feinstein/R0 e"c rammen+s toda 3 Hi guys, Happy Sunday. Wondering what your take is on the Feinstein and Rogers comments today on CNN on the growing strength of the Taliban since the surge. Is this an assessment you share? Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012529 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012529 Intelligence Correspondent The wall Street Journal. (202) 862?9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012529 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012532 From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Monda May 07, 2 :5 To: Subject: $2;le (bxs) Missing a Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (w)l CIAA Fromm [mailtol E1@ucia.gov] Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 4: To: German, Siobhan Subject: RE: AQAP plot From: Gorman, Siobhan [m Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 4:25 PM To: Cc: Media Subject: AQAP plot Ijust rang your office and no one picked up. Can you give me' a call please? Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 (w)l Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012532 A roved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012534 ClAAct pp 6 From: Gorman, Siobhan ?wsj.com] Sent: Monda May 07, 2012 7:10 PM To: A Cc: Media Subject: Re: Confirming this 0k, thank you. Just want to make sure this characterization of the bomb is accurate b/c this is quick turnaround: - a more advanced version of the underwear bomb deployed in the failed 2009 Christmas Day bombing attemp Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (292) 862-9234 Original Message [mailto: @ucia.gov] Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 07:05 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Confirming this Hi Siobhan, As I said on the phone, I don't have anything to offer on the particular point you raise. Tomorrow we may in a general sense have more to convey about the bomb plot. Best, Todd --?--0rigina1 Message From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 6:44 PM To: Subject: Confirming this This is what my colleague was told: the intel they got thru this operation allowed the hit on the external operations chief of aqap in yemen on Sunday. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012534 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012535 ClAAct . From: Gorman, Siobhan _wsl.com] Sent: Tuesda May 08, 2012 3:52 PM i . Hey there, Welcome back. I rang your office again and was told my name had been ?taken off the board? but I hadn't heard from you or one of your colleagues. Can you give me a ring? Thanks, Siobhan Siolghan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 8620234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012535 - Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012536 ClAAct . . From: Gorman, Siobhan :@ws1.com] Sent: Tuesda Ma 08, 2012 9:42 PM To: 3 Cc: Media Subject: RE: One Follow-Up Thanks very much, Preston. 3? ll add your comment into the story. Sorry I didn? ask you directly, we were waiting for the . WH on that reSponse, so i didn? bother you with it. I appreciate all the work you and your colleagues do to guide the accuracy of our reporting, and these intense periods are tough for everyone to manage. Thanks again, Siobhan Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 [mailto. ucia. ov Sent: Tuesday, May 7m 7 0 0? DIVI To: Gorman, Siobhan(b Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: One Follow-Up Siobhan, 1 Off the record, thank you for the frank conversation. We work incredibly hard to translate the complex world of intelligence into something you can use. in your efforts to do the same for the WSJ. This happens under tremendous time pressure and constraints, with incomplete?some of it right, some of it wrong?information flying around the media universe. Whenever the dust settles on this one, you'll better understand our answers. I can offer you something from us on the Congressional piece. Off the record, we followed standard practice in communicating with Congress on this issue. It was a complex operation involving multiple partners?and multiple Congressional jurisdictions, and all that takes time to coordinate. The sudden leak of sensitive information complicated these efforts. - You can report the following from me, in name, as a CIA spokesperson: works very hard to keep Congress informed; we take that responsibility very seriously." Take care, Preston Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012536 CKp?re'ved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012538 From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 12:24 PM To: Subject: request Hi Preston, Happy Wednesday. i just left you a phone message to chat about issues of the day. I also have a broader request. When the situation reaches a point where you are able to share more details, is there any chance that Mr. Morell (or another official, if there is someone better positioned) could speak on background about the back story of the operation. I am already getting editors? requests to do a reconstruction story, which will be difficult to do well until you are at a point where you are able to share more details without impacting operations. But assuming that time comes in the relatively near future, I wanted to see whether that was a possibility. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gonnan Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 (W): Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012538 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012539 ciAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Wednesda May 09, 2012 2:14 PM To: Subject: AQAP follow up ClAAct Hi Preston, I think my colleague is likely to use this stuff from AQAP guys because they do bring a different voice to the story. Of course, the appropriate context is important. It would be helpful if you could provide dome by way of background response to this AQAP commentary according to a colleague in the region. We?re told by people close to AQAP that AQAP knew nothing about the alleged plot, and that if there was any plot it was the work of one individual within AQAP, perhaps Asiri. So your perspective on that would be very helpful for providing the proper context. AQAP folks are also saying Yemeni AQAP members don?t trust Saudi AQAP members anymore, and we were also wondering if that squares with what you are seeing. As I mentioned, we also have a story for tomorrow looking at the U.S.-Saudi CT relationship, so it would be very useful to get your perspective on that?in terms of how important it is, how/why it evolved. So you know, the story looks at how the effort combines U.S.-supplied surveillance with a Saudi intelligence network that utilizes payments as low as $5 a month to secure information from tribal sheiks in Yemen. A network of Saudi and Yemeni informants whose nationalities match those of Al Qaeda's, and who can cross the two countries? border with ease, further helps the United States target lethally effective strikes. Story also includes people talking about the closeness the CIA's relationship with its Saudi counterparts. Your perspective on any/all of the above would be appreciated. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 (ml Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012539 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012540 From: Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 7:36 PM To: 'Gorman, Siobhan' Cc: Meme Subject: RE: Thanks for the update. Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs Original From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 4:22 PM To: Subject: Hey, I heard bk from my colleague in the region. They're not going to use the AQAP pushback stuff, so you can ignore that query. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (292) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012540 for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012541 nes ay, ay 09, 2012 7:48 PM 'Gorman, Siobhan' Medm From- Sent To Cc Subject Siobhan, You can report the CIA declined to comment. Have a good evening, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson ic Affairs Original From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Wednesday, May 69, 2012 7: 38 PM TENS Cc: Med1a Subject: Re: Thanks, but what should I say in terms of comment? We're talking about the cumulative relationship Do you want to say CIA declined to comment? Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent (t0(6) The Wall Street Journal. (262) 862-9234 Original Message From: @ucia.gov [mailto Eucia.gov] Sent: Wednesday, May 99, 2912 97:34 PM To: German, Siobhan Cc: Media?ucia. gov (Media?ucia. gov> Subject: RE: Siobhan, Off the record, without commenting on the recently reported operations I'd just mention that there clearly is a shared past of mutual interest in defeating terrorism with Saudi Arabia. ?The Saudis have an intense interest in what happens in Yemen with AQAP. We're not offering any background on the nature of our CT operations with the Saudis. Have a good evening! Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012541 CIA??p?roved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012541 LN -. 0r1g1na1 From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Wednesday, May 69, 2012 6:38 PM Subject: Hey Preston, Will you have something on the Saudi query? We can say CIA declined to comment, but I don't know if that's what you want to say. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (292) 862-9234 1 1 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012541 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012542 From: Gorman, Siobhan _wsj.oom] (W6) Sent: Wedn May 09, 2012 7:41 PM To: Cc: Media Subject: Re: The comment would be inserted after a graf that describes Saudi efforts: Working in Yemen the Saudi network has secured Yemeni tribal sheiks? cooperation using payments of as low as $5 per month. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal, (t0(6) (292) 862-9234 1 Ori inal Message From: bucia.gov Sent: Ne nes ay, May 69, 2012 07:34 PM 1 To: German, Siobhan Cc: Media?ucia.gov Subject: RE: Siobhan, Off the record, without commenting on the recently reported operations I'd just mention that there clearly is a shared past of mutual interest in defeating terrorism with Saudi Arabia. The Saudis have an intense interest in what happens in Yemen with AQAP. We're not offering any background on the nature of our CT operations with the Saudis. Have a good evening! Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ucia. ov - Original From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2612 6: 38 PM Tm; Subject: Hey Preston, Will you have something on the Saudi query? We can say CIA declined to comment, but I don't know if that's what you want to say. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (t0(6) (262) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012542 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012544 ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan _wsj.com] Sent: Tuesda Ma 15, 2012 10:57 AM To: Cc: Mewa Subject: Re:*Query on consideration of taking Yemen program public Super. Thanks so much. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Jour =1 (t0(6) (292) 862-9234 ClAAct Original Message From: Bucia.gov [mailto: @ucia.gov] Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 10:56 AM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Query on 000 consideration of taking Yemen program public Good morning Siobhan, Off the record, I'm checking on both this question and the one. I will do my best to get back to on these as soon as I am able. Take care, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs LW ClAAct Original From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent. Tuesda May 15, 2012 16: 14 AM To: W) Subject: Query on 000 consideration of taking Yemen program public Hi Preston, My colleague who covers the Pentagon is writing a story on the FOIA lawsuit on the OLC memo backing the Awlaki strike (there's an upcoming deadline for the government to file a response in the ACLU FOIA suit) and the debate over whether to be more public about drone operations. He' 5 planning to file the story tomorrow, so if we could get your input by the end of the day--or tomorrow morning at the latest, that would be really helpful. To that end, we're wondering: Has the CIA objected to producing the OLC memo justifying the strike on Awlaki as part of the ACLU FOIA lawsuit? Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012544 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012544 Is CIA aware of discussions about making a fuller and more public account of US military operations in Yemen, and does the CIA object? Does the CIA think providing a legal response detailing operations in Yemen could force them to discuss other future operations they wish to keep covert? Any other comments regarding this debate and whether strikes that cause such visible public consequences can be covert are more than welcome. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012544 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012545 ClAAct From: Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 5:26 PM . To: 'Gorman, Siobhan' Cc: Media Subject: RE: on the legal query Siobhan, You all can report CIA declined to comment. Thanks! Preston Golson Media Spokesperson Office of Public Affairs - ucia..ov - From: German, Siobhan [m Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 5:18 PM Tm: ClAAct Subject: on the legal query Hey Preston, On the legal story, I think we'll probably need some sort of comment/no comment. Should we say CIA declined to comment? Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862?9234 (w)l Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012545 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012546 ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan @wsj.com] Sent: Wednesda May 16, 2012 10:08 AM To: . Cc: Media Subject: RE: Timing All sounds excellent. Many thanks. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 Original From: [mailtoj @ucia. gov] Sent: Wednesday, May 16,2012 10: 05 AM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Timing Let's do it tomorrow afternoon. Right now I am aiming for 1430. We will lock it in once we run a few traps here. In the meantime I probably can get you a few facts, comments later today to help as you draft the story. Thanks! Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs i i P?Luda- 0" Original Message??-?- From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 9:26 AM Tm: Subject: Re: Timing Ha!'Hope you had a good workout. I can make it work either way, so just go with what works with scheduling on your end. I can run home and grab my car today, if I need to. It's not a huge deal. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (292) 862-9234 5 Original Message [mailto: @ucia.gov] Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 09:24 AM Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012546 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012546 To: Gorman, Siobhan Subject: RE: Timing I'll check this morning and let you know as soon as I can. If it is easier I can just push for Thursday afternoon? Ironically when you sent this email I was working out in the NHB gym. Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs(b)(3) ucia. ov Original From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012.8:29 AM To: Subject: Timing Hi Preston, Wondering if you have a sense of whether we'll meet today or tomorrow. It just affects whether I drive to work today. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (292) 862-9234 1 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012546 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012547 ClAAct From: . Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 11:00 AM To: German, Siobhan' Subject: . RE: Salem el Hasi, Libya's new intel chief No worries, Siobhan. I understood that. Todd From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:59 AM Tm: Cc: Media Subject: RE: Salem el Hasi, Libya's new intel chief Thanks very much. And correction: i mistyped in the first paragraph. 1 obviously meant Libya, not Egypt. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 362-9234 (ml me:m [mailtoi @uciagov] Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:57 AM To: Gorman, Siobhan ClAAct Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Salem el Hasi, Libya's new intel chief Hi Siobhan, I?ll look into this on behalf of your colleagues and let you know soonest if there?s some perspective we can share. Best, Todd From: German, Siobhan Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:52 AM ClAAct Subject: Salem el Hasi, Libya's new intel chief Hi Guys, Your input is much in demand these days. i have a couple colleagues in the Middle East who are working on a story about Libya's new intelligence chief, Salem el Hasi, and his early activities in Egypt, which include internal surveillance. Mr. Hasi is particularly interesting figure because he was an American citizen (up until February) and was a professor at was a professor at North Georgia University. So, we?re thinking this may be someone your folks have tracked pretty carefully. We're wondering what you take is on the guy and the U5. perspective on his taking over the Libya?s counter terrorism efforts. Might we be able' to tap your perspective? We?re also told that the U.S. facilitated Mr. Hasi?s ascent into his current post, so any guidance on that would be very helpful. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012547 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012547 My colleagues are trying to draft a story by Friday or so. It's not a hard and fast deadline, but anything you might be able to provide by then would berhuch appreciated. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NXV, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 (ml Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012547 r0 ed for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012548 6 From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Thursda May 17, 2012 9:54 AM To: Subject9?00? Yes, see you then. Thanks again. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (ml Fromm [mailtoj @ucia.gov Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 09:26 AM To: Gorman, Siobhan Subject: See you in the Lobby at 230PM Siobhan, Just to be clear. We?ll see you for the tour this afternoon. I'll meet you in the main IObby. Thanks! A Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs . @uciagov Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012548 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012550 ClAAct (W5) From: Gorman, Siobhan [_wsj.com] Sent: Frida May 18, 2012 3:31 PM i ClAAct Subject: RE: Libya - almost there Thanks so much. I haven?t been harassed yet, so that?s why I haven?t harassed you. I figured you'd get back to me today, and I appreciate the help. Siobhan Gorman lnteltigence Correspondent 6 The Ian-1 01:5 (1534 (Wm ClAAct Fromm [mailtoj @uciagovI Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 3:30 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Subject: Libya almost there Hi Siobhan, Ok, I've finally got my last bit of material. Just need to run-a final trap and I?ll send over some perspective. Please forgive the delay although I heard your colleagues were not harassing you, which is good! I know you?ve been busy with other things. Best, Todd Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012550 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012551 ClAAct From: Sent: Frida Ma 18, 2012 3:44 PM To: @wsjcom' Cc: Media Subject: Re: a couple other fact checks Off the record, I understand, thanks for asking. Those sites aren't relevant, and it would be incorrect to say they were better anyways, from what I understand. I'll get back to you on the other questions Monday morning. The dentist office is the personification of hurry up and wait. Getting there late just means I have less time to read in the waiting room. Take care, Preston From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 03:00 PM Tm: Cc: Media Subject: RE: a couple other fact checks Thanks for the help. I hope I wasn?t the cause of the dental appointment delay. This is very helpful as i try to tie up loose ends on this story. Sometimes ?fun? stories take as much work as their ?less fun? brethren. Sorry for all the qus. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journai. (202) 862:9234 (wll ClAAct Fromm [mailtoi @uciagovl Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 2:30 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: a couple other fact checks Siobhan, Off the record, come on, leave the black sites out of this please. Those aren?t even relevant anymore. What happened to this being a ?fun? story? Comparing the facilities built in the past ten years with a 50+ (OHB) and 30+ year old building really isn't relevant. If we had built this compound in the past ten years we probabiy would have built a gym. Yes some may argue that facilities at overseas facilities?particularly in warzones?are better, but those were purpose-built within the past decade. It is really apples and oranges. Separately, what you've been told about the renderings is inaccurate. I'm looking at the materials right now (delayed my departure for the dentist). There Was a- brie?ng which included photos of other existing to see current design concepts and there were pictures of where the facility could go on the compound. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012551 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012551 We can chat more on Monday, hope this helps, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of PublicAffairs' may From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Frida May 18, 2012 2:11 PM 70: Subject: a couple other fact checks Hi PreSton, I know you probably won?t be able to check this until Monday, but there are-two other things I wanted to fact check on the gym: I?m told that on runs, Director Petraeus?s security detail hands him bottles of water, relay-style, so as not to slow him down. And you mentioned the director?s running a 6-minute mile, but I was told that the agency-wide invitation was that if you could run a 7-minute mile, you can come run with the director. I wanted to make sure both are is accurate. On the chart, it?s accurate to say that the congressional and the Pentagon ranked high, right? And I was juSt told that the facilities at the black sites were better than the ones at CIA. Don' know whether that? something you want to weigh? In on, but I thought I ?d see if you did. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012551 CIA??Rproved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012554 From: ClAAct Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 12:14 PM To: 'Gorman, Siobhan' Cc: Media Subject: RE: We're both right Siobhan, Off the record, I?m struggling to recognize the significance of this particular detail to your story. The Director likes to run. He drinks water when the big deal? What your source has told you isn't entirely correct anyways, but, sorry, we?re not going to explain how it is wrong. When, where, and how the BOA runs is his business between him and his protective detail. I think we?ve provided ample color, access, and fact-checking for this story. To keep the awful workout themed the finish line? I?m happy to walk through the story with you. I think the last thing is whether the concept briefing was in May 2011. should have the answer on that today. To be clear regarding our response on the ?unacceptable? question here?s the clari?cation on background if you need it. You can also report this omniscient voice, as fact without attribution, if your editors will let you. On background as a intelligence of?cial familiar with the Agency situation? (or something like that): ?When Director Petraeus first saw the gyms, it was clear to him?-as to most people?that their size is inadequate for the Agency workfo rce.? - Thanks! Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs @ucragov From: Gorman, Siobhan [Mm] Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 9:38 PM Tm: ClAAct Cc: Media Subject: Re: We're both right Sorry, didn't mean accurately. I meant I may not have explained it clearly. Someone actually gave me a demonstration to. show me what they were talking about. I should have given you the same demonstration last week": Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (w)l ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 09:36 PM To: -uciagov' ucia. ov> Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012554 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012554 Cc: 'Media@ucia.gov' Subject: Re: We're both right Not many more laps, lthink/hope! I may not have described the water bit accurately. It wasn't about having people stationed. I was told that his security detail that runs with him was asked to hand him water "relay-style," meaning that they hand him his water bottle along the way, so, it doesn't slow him down. Erhanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman inteliigence Correspondent (6) The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (ml Fromm [mailtol @ucia.gov Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 09: To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: Re: We're both right Siobhan, ClAAot Off the record, without getting too many details about the specifics of the runs, however, it would be wrong to say that he has security stationed along the route to hand him water, marathon?style or to increase efficiency. On when Panetta started the initiative, we're pretty sure that ail the action of consequence occurred in 2011. I haven?t been abie to validate whether that briefing occurred in May 2011. When Director Petraeus was shown the he did not say they were unacceptable, rather, he said they were not fully adequate, given their size. Saying something along the lines of the Director felt the size of the was inadequate would be more accurate. 0k we?ll talk more about many more laps on the story do we have left (3 Preston Golson Media Spokesperson cm Office of public Affairs (W3) ucia._ov From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Monda May 21, 2012 02:33 PM To: Cc: Media Subject: Re: We're both right Super. We're indeed both right, thanks so much. Siobhan Gorman Inteliigence Correspondent Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012554 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012554 The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (wl ClAAct From: mm [mailto @ucia.gov . Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 01:48 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media ucia. ov Subject: We're both right Off the record, but this is to inform what you?ve heard about the Director?s 7-minute mile running bit. I confirmed with someone who ran with the Director. If you were to express interest in running with the Director the expectation would be that you're a runner capable of keeping a 6-7 minute mile for up 8 miles on flat terrain. It may not always go at that pace, but I presume the Director is capable of that pace when he chooses. Working on your other questions, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ucia. ov ClAAct Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012554 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012555 From: Sent: ues ay, ay 22, 2012 3:12 PM To: 'Gorman Siobhan' Subiect: FIE: Iraq Thanks Siobhan, we'll take a look at this. Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ucra. ov From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 2:19 PM To: CC: Subject: Iraq Hi Preston, As I mentioned last week, I'm also working on an Iraq story. As we wrap up loose ends on the gym, I wanted to launch into the I'm told CIA is looking at withdrawing up to 40% of officers in Iraq (40% of the total at the height of the war) by the end of summer or fall. I?m told the reason is that the Iraqi government and the intelligence service, in particular, isn?t cooperating much on counterterrorism and the CIA has better places to deploy these officers. Budget issues also affect the decision calculus, I?m told. It sounds like the ramping down has started with officers in the regional posts as the agency consolidates more in Baghdad because the US. military bases have been shuttered. But there isn't a need for such a concentration of CIA officers in Baghdad, so the agency is looking at how better to redeploy them. I?m told, don?t necessarily need to be in Baghdad to do theirjob. I?m told that the agency is increasingly shifting back toward its traditional intelligence collection role, which would mean that officers would focus more on regional issues, and Iran in particular, than Iraqi CT issues. I was told that the Iraqi government has been creating an increasingly number of hurdles for cooperation with the U.S., in some cases even mundane issues like arranging meetings between US. and Iraqi intelligence officials has become more challenging. Iraqis see it as a sovereignty issue and are increasingly asserting themselves. I was also told that prior to the military withdrawal at the end of last year, CIA and JSOC were looking at a joint arrangement that would preserve a US CT capability in Iraq. But I'm told that is no longer under consideration, primarily because the Iraqis don?t want to work with the US. on counterterrorism. I?m wondering how the above squares with your understanding. One thing I?d also like to clarify is whether the decision has already been made to go to 40% of the personnel that were in Baghdad at the height of the war has been made or whether it's expected to be made sometime soon. I was also hoping you might be able to shed some additional light on why the US. is seeing less cooperation from the Iraqi government. reasons for the drawdown. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012555 Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 'Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012555 (202) 862?9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012555 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012556 From: Gorman, Siobhan _wsj.com] Sent: Tuesda Ma 22, 2012 7:35 PM To: Subject: Re: Re: Sure, of course. Let's finish it tomorrow. i filed it today, but I don't think my editor has even had a chance to read it yet. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. . (202) 862-9234 (W From: my [mailto; @ucia.gov Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 07:28 PM . To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Subject: RE: Re: Siobhan, Off the record, I didn't understand it. Hey can we finish the tomorrow? I just got the last piece, but it sort of late for today. Your story isn't running tomorrow is it? Thanks Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs (beam From: Gorman, Siobhan [Mm] Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 5:44 PM g?bject: Re: i didn't even understand it. Did you? Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862?9234 From: QM [mailto @ucia.gov Sent: Tues ay, May 22, 2012 05:42 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Subject: RE: Off the record, yes the story is quite off the mark. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012556 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012556 Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ClAAot From: Gorman, Siobhan [m Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:04 PM To: ClAAot What?s the deal with this AP story on the WH taking on targeting decisions?- Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862?9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012556 CIA/Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012557 From: Gorman, Siobhan @wsj.com] Sent: Wednesda May 23, 2012 2:50 PM To: Cc: Media Subject: RE: UBL movie docs Thanks very muchknow on the Afridi stuff when you?get a chance, I?d appreciate it. I realize you have just a few things going on today. i just need to help wrap up this Afridi story. Siobhan Gorman intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (wi [maiitoi @ucia.gov Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 2:44 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: UBL movie docs Siobhan, Off the record, as We reminded others and you know quite weli, pretty much every office and conference room in the building is considered a ?vault.? Our of?ce in CPA is a vault. We also arrange visits for writers, filmmakers, TV, journalists and under appropriate circumstances they meet with Agency officers, including .NCS officers. The background on the raid planning 'vault' is it was empty and no longer in use when Boal and Bigelow came. On the record as a CIA spokesperson: ?The CIA has been open about our engagement with writers, documentary filmmakers, movie and TV producers, and others in the entertainment industry. Our goal is an accurate portrayai of the men and women of the GA, their vital mission, and the commitment to public service that defines them. The protection of national security equities is always paramount in any engagement with the entertainment industry." ?On some occasions, when appropriate, we arrange visits to the Agency for unclassi?ed meetings with some of our of?cers. Rareiy, we have allowed filming on our premises under very tight parameters." "Virtually every office and conference room in our headquarters is cailed a 'vault' in Agency lingo. The ?vault? in question, that had been used for pianning the raid, was empty at the time of the filmmakers? visit.? Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ucia-ov From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 :19 PM Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006917275757 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012557 10:: Subject: UBL movie docs Hi Preston, Per our earlier chat, our political reporter is doing a story on the docs. Any general response you have on the docs would be helpful. Specifically, he?d like to get your response to Rep. King?s main critique in his letter to Mr. Morell: According to the documents, filmmakers Mark Boal and Bigelow obtained the Agency?s permission for at least six visits to CIA facilities. These facilities included secure vaults within the Counterterrorism Center (CTC) and may have also included a sensitive, covered facility located away from CIA headquarters. During these visits, the filmmakers met with a number of CIA officials, including yourself (twice). They also met with an unknown number of National Clandestine Service (NCS) of?cers, including at least one who participated in the Abbottabad raid. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gotman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticutl Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05?2 006012557 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012558 From: Gorman, Siobhan _wsj.com] Sent: .- 23, 2012 2:56 PM To: Cc: Media Subject: RE: UBL movie docs Only other qu on the UBL movie docs is: Why was the name of the vault used for UBL raid planning redacted from the docs? Many thanks. Siobhan Gorman lntetligence Correspondent The Wail Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (wll From:: w [mailtoi @uciagovl Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 2:44 PM Tb: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: UBL movie docs Siobhan, Off the record, as I?ve reminded others and you know quite weil, pretty much every office and conference room in the building is considered a ?vault." Our office in CPA is a vault. We also arrange visits for writers, filmmakers, TV, journalists and under appropriate circumstances they meet with Agency officers, including NCS officers. The background on the raid planning 'vault? is it was empty and no longer in use when Boal and Bigelow came. On the record as a CIA spokesperson: "The CIA has been open about our engagement with writers, documentary filmmakers, movie and TV producers, and. others in the entertainment industry. Our goal is an accurate portrayal of the men and women of the CIA, their vital mission, and the commitment to public service that defines them. The protection of national security equities is always paramount in any engagement with the entertainment industry." "On some occasions, when appropriate, we arrange visits to the Agency for unclassified meetings with some of our officers. Rarely, we have allowed filming on our premises under very tight parameters." ?Virtually every office and conference room in our headquarters is called a ?vault? in Agency lingo. The ?vault? in question, that had been used for planning the raid, was empty at the time of the filmmakers' visit.? Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs LMM (b)(3)ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Wednesda May 23, 2012 2:19 PM mi ClAAct Subject: UBL movie docs Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012558 Hi Preston, Per our earlier chat, our political reporter is doing a story on the docs. Any general response you have on the docs would be helpful. Specifically, he?d like to get your response to Rep. King?s main critique in his letter to Mr. Morell: According to the documents, filmmakers Mark Boal and Bigelow obtained the Agency?s permission for at least six visits to CIA facilities. These facilities included secure vaults within the Counterterrorism Center (CTC) and may have also included a sensitive, covered facility located away from CIA headquarters. During these visits, the filmmakers met with a number of CIA officials, including yourself (twice). They also met with an unknown number of National Clandestine Service (NCS) officers, including at least one who participated in the Abbottabad raid. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012558 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012559 ClAAct From: ClAAct Sent: - nes ay, Vlay 23, 2012 6:39 PM To: 'Gorman, Siob'han' Cc: Media Subject: RE: UBL?movie docs Siobhan, Off the record, there is no investigation but the IG is reviewing guidelines. You can find the letter from the CIA Inspector General?s office to Rep. King on this issue here: homeland.house. ov sites homeland.house. ov fiies documents df 110811 CIA Letter. df Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ?ucia.ov From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Wednesda May 23, 2012 3:20 PM. Tm: ClAAct Subject: RE: UBL movre docs Also, Pete King says that there is a CIA iG investigation into whether classified information was provided in meetings/exchanges with Boal and Bigelow. Just wanted to make sure that is accurate. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (ml ClAAct From::Mgg [maiitoz @uciagov] Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 2:44 PM To: German, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: UBL movie docs Siobhan, Off the record, as I?ve reminded others and you know quite weli, pretty much every office and conference room in the building is considered a ?vault.? Our of?ce in CPA is a vault. We also arrange visits for writers, filmmakers, TV, journalists and under appropriate circumstances they meet with Agency officers, including NCS officers. The background on the raid pianning ?vault' is it was empty and no longer in use when Boal and Bigelow came. On the record as a CIA spokesperson: "The has been open about our engagement with writers, documentary filmmakers, movie and TV producers, and others in the entertainment industry. Our goal is an accurate portrayal of the men and women of the GA, their vital Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012559 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012559 mission, and the commitment to public service that defines them. The protection of national security equities is always paramount in any engagement with the entertainment industry." ?On some occasions, when appropriate, we arrange visits to the Agency for unclassified meetings with some of our of?cers. Rarely, we have allowed ?lming on our premises under very tight parameters." ?Virtually every office and conference room in our headquarters is called a 'vault? in Agency lingo. The ?vault? in question, that had been used for planning the raid, was empty at the time of the ?lmmakers' visit.? Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Of?ce of Public Affairs @uciagov . . . From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 2:19 PM To: Subject:U%ie docs Hi Preston, Per our earlier chat, our political reporter is doing a story on the docs. Any general response you have on the docs would be helpful. Specifically, he?d like to get your response to Rep. King's main critique in his letter to Mr. Morell: According to the documents, filmmakers Mark Boal and Bigelow obtained the Agency?s permission for at least six visits to CIA facilities. These facilities included secure vaults within the Counterterrorism Center (CTC) and may have also included a sensitive, covered facility located away from CIA headquarters. During these visits, the filmmakers met with a number of CIA officials, including yourself (twice). They also met with an unknown number of National Clandestine Service (NCS) officers, including at least one who participated in the Abbottabad raid. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gonnan Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Jaumal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012559 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan _wsj.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 1250 PM To: Cc: Mama Subject: RE: Iraq follow-up OK, thanks. I provided you a pretty detailed summary, so it would be good for everyone, I think, if I could at least get guidance if something is amiss in what I have been told. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journai. (202) 862?9234 (w)l From: @uciagov [mailtol @ucia.gov Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 11:59 AM To: German, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Iraq follow?up Siobhan, Off the record, there's probably not going to be much to add to your lraq story.' i wouldn?t dispute most of the details, but l?il look at it one more time. Iraq is a sovereign country, and can make its own decisions. I may have to pass this to Todd since lam leaving early today. We'll see if we have additional context or perspective on the NCTC numbers. Thanks, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs - EL ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan [m Sent: Tuesda May 29, 2012 10:57 AM To: Subject: Iraq follow?u Hi Preston, I wanted to circle back with you on the iraq story. We're starting to draft the story, so if you could get back to me on my query today or tomorrow, I'd really appreciate it. As we have done more reporting, it also sounds like there was an NCTC report completed recently (last week, I think) that found a resurgence in violence by AOL The figure I was given was attacks going up from 19 per month last year to 25 per month this year. One person I spoke with about it said that the findings suggested that may be a growing force for destabilization in the region, though not a direct threat to the US homeland. It sounds like the conclusions in Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012567 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012567 the NCTC report may not be shared by CIA and some others in the IC. 50, getting perspective on these findings, would also be very helpful. Also, story still being edited. My editor keeps getting pulled away from it by daily stories, but hopefully he?ll finish it soon and send it to NY. I?ll keep you posted. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 (w)l Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012567 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012568 From: Gorman, Siobhan ?wsj.corn] Sent: Tuesda May 29, 2012 8:01 PM To: i Cc: Media Subject: Fie: Iraq follow-up Thanks so much. Sorry I missed your call. Yes, tomorrow is ?ne. I can ring you in the morning: Thanks and have a good night! Siobhan Gorman intelligence Correspondent . The Wail Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (w)l From [mailtol @ucia.gov Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 07:46 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Iraq follow-up Hi Siobhan, I hope you had an enjoyable holiday weekend. You are always very gracious and polite so there?s no need to apologize. I left you a message asking if you needed a response tonight so, not hearing back I hope is a sign that you are ok with our getting back to you tomorrow morning. I?ll provide a comprehensive response to your Iraq?related queries early in'the day. Hope you have a great night. Best, Todd From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 5:05 PM 7 C2: Media Subject: RE: Iraq follow-up Sorry about the abrupt tone of the last note I sent. I got distracted by an editor?s query, and hit send before I had finished the note. I meant to say that I would appreciate any guidance you can provide on whether a decision has been made or whether it is still under consideration. The most current info I have is that is it still under consideration, so that was how we were going to report it,?but I had been told previously that it had already been decided, so I just wanted to make sure I'm not missing something. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 I Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012568 ClAAct Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012568 From:CMgg [mailto: @ucia.gov Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 11:59 AM To: German, Siobhan - Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Iraq follow?up Siobhan, Off the record, there?s probably not going to be much to add to your iraq story. I wouldn?t dispute most of the details, but l?ll look at it one more time. Iraq is a sovereign country, and can make its own decisions. I may have to pass this to Todd since i am leaving early today. We'll see if we have additional context or perspective on the NCTC numbers. Thanks, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson Office of Public Affairs ClAAct EMS) From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Tuesda May 29, 2012 10:57 AM 10:: ClAAct Subject: Iraq follow-up Hi Preston, I wanted to circle back with you on the Iraq story. We?re starting to draft the story, so if you could get back to me on my query today or tomorrow, I?d really appreciate it. As we have done more reporting, it also sounds like there was an NCT report completed recently (last week, I think) that found a resurgence in violence by AQI. The ?gure I was given was attacks going up from 19 per month last year to 25 per month this year. One person I spoke with about it said that the findings suggested that AQI may be a growing force for destabilization in the region, though not a direct threat to the US homeland. It sounds like the conclusions in the NCT report may not be shared by CIA and some others in the IC. 50, getting CiA?s perspective on these findings, would also be very helpful. Also, story still being edited. My editor keeps getting pulled away from it by daily stories, but hopefully he'll finish it I soon and send it to NY. I?ll keep you posted. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gonnan Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, Suite 800 \Vashington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 (w)l 1 Approved for Release; 2017/05/12 006012568 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012570 ClAAct From: Gorman. Siobhan mwswom] Sent: Mondav Ju eO4, To: Cc: Media Subiect: RE: Iraq follow up Thanks very much. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. ?2?86?sz (W6) ClAAct Fromm [mailtoi @uciagovl Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 12:16 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: may; Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Iraq follow up Hi Siobhan, We are just engaging on this now, but will get back to you asap. Best, Todd - From: Gorman, Siobhan{@ Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 11:02 AM Subject: Iraq follow up Hi Todd, We?re wrapping up the Iraq story, and I wanted to circle back with you on two things. Seeking your perspective, if you have one to offer on two related issues: Concerns that an agency withdrawal could widen U.S. intel gaps on AQI or other threats we might care about in Iraq. Concerns about an agency withdrawal as security issues get further inflamed in Syria, where AQI has been funneling some fighters. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 DC 20036 (202) 8623234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012570 CIAAC?pproved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012571 From: Gorman, Siobhan _ws1.co_m] Sent: . Monday, June 04, 2012 12:33 PM To: Cc: Media Subject: RE: Iraq follow up Sorry, one other clarification: A colleague in Iraq just sent along some material for the story, and it talks about an MOU that the U5. has signed with Iraq on?intelligence matters. I just wanted to confirm that there is an MOU on intelligence matters. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (w)l ClAAct Fromm [mailtol @ucia.gov Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 12:16 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: my; Media@ucia.gov b'ect: ll ?w ClAAct Hi Siobhan, We are just engaging on this now, but will get back to you asap. Best, Todd From: Gorman, Siobhan [Mm] Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 11:02 AM To: Cc: Subject: Iraq follow up Hi Todd, We?re wrapping up the Iraq story, and I wanted to circle back with you on two things. Seeking your perspective, if you have one to offer on two related issues: Concerns that an agency withdrawal could widen U.S. intel gaps on AQI or other threats we might care about in Iraq. Concerns about an agency Withdrawal as security issues get further inflamed in Syria, where has been funneling some fighters. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gonnan Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012571 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012571 Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012571 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012572 ClAAot From: Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 3:21 PM To: 'Gorman, Siobhan' Subject: RE: Iraq follow up Pelt away! From: Gorman, Siobhan [mm Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 3:18 PM ME ClAAot Subject: RE: Iraq follow up Thanks very much. lust got a Merah-related query from colleagues in Europe, which I will send momentarily. Sorry to pelt you multiple times today. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Iournai. (202) 862-9234 Fromm [mailtol @uciagov] Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 3:17 PM . To: Gorman, Siobhan Subject: RE: Iraq follow up Hi Siobhan, Will look to spring loose soonest. Best, Todd From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 3: T01: ClAAct Subject: RE: Iraq follow up Hi Todd, Just to clarify, the story could run as soon as tomorrow. Do you think you will be able to get back to me soon? Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman lnteiligence Correspondent The Wail Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 ClAAct From: [mailtoz @uciagov] Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 12:16 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: ucia. ov; Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Iraq follow up Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012572 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012572 Hi Siobhan, We are just engaging on this now, but will get back to you asap. Best, Todd From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 11:02 AM To: Cc: Subject: Iraq follow up ClAAot Hi Todd, We?re wrapping up the Iraq story, and i wanted to circle back with you on two things. Seeking your perspective, if you have one to offer on two related issues: Concerns that an agency withdrawal could widen U.S. intel gaps on AQI or other threats we might care about in Iraq. Concerns about an agency withdrawal as security issues get further inflamed in Syria, where AQI has been funneling some fighters. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release; 2017/05/12 C06012572 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012574 6 From: Gorman, Siobhan _wsj.com] - Sent: Monda June 04, 2012 5:57 PM To: Subject: Al-Libi Hi Preston, 00 you have anything you can provide on background on the significance of getting al?Libi, if this turns out to be the case? Many thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (292) 862-9234 1 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012574 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012575 From: Gorman, Siobhan _wsj.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 10:26 AM - To: Cc: Good morning! Any likelihood you might gel clarity on Mr. Libi today? Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 (wy Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012575 i Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012581 From: Gorman, Sent: Tuesda June 05, 2012 5:23 PM To: Subject: Re: Abu Yahya Thanks very much. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862?9234 (wll meljmmaiitq l@ucia.gov] Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Abu Yahya Hi? You can indeed use the information on background, as a official?. Todd From: German, Siobhan Se - ,ay, June 05, 2012 3: TO Cc: Media Subject: RE: ?Abu Yahya Thanks. Can?t I use that information? Is there a reason for it to be off the record? Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 [mailtq l@ucia.gov] Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 3:56 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media ucia. ov Subject: RE: Abu Yahya Hi Siobhan, Off the record, Abu Yayha pursued his studies of Islam in various North African locations. Best, Todd From= Gorman, Siobhan [m Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 3:41 PM mi ClAAct Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012581 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012581 Cc: Media .1 Subject: RE: Abu Yahya OK, a more basic question: from where did he draw his sterling religious credentials? Siobhan Gorman intelligence Correspondent . The Wail Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (w me:m [mailto @ucia.gov] Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 3:38 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Abu Yahya Hi Off the record, I do appreciate the way you posed the question. There reaily isn?t anything we can say beyond the fact that we are confident. Best, Todd From: German, Siobhan Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 2:18 PM To Subject: RE: Abu Yahya Don?t suppose there's anything you can say about how his death was confirmed or why there is confidence in this conclusion? Siobhan Gorman inteiligence Correspondent The Wail Street in "mi (202) 862-9234 (Wm 0v] ClAAct Sent: ues ay, June 05, 2012 To: Gorman, Siobhan Subject: Abu Yahya - The following is on background and may be attributed to a official?: "Abu Yahya was among al-Qaeda's most experienced and versatile leaders operational trainer and Central Shura head and played a critical role in the group's planning against the West, providingoversight of the external operations efforts.? ?Zawahiri will be hard-pressed to find any one person who can readily step into Abu Yahya'sshoes in addition to his gravitas as a longstanding member of leadership, Abu Yahya?s religious credentials gave him the authority to issue fatwas, operational approvals,and guidance to the core group in Pakistan and regional af?liates. There is no one who even comes close in terms of replacing the expertise AG has just lost.? Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012581 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012581 You may say that a US official confirmed Abu Yahya's death. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012581 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012583 WAD) From: Gorman, Siobhan @wsjcom] Sent: Thursda ,June 0' To: - Cc: Media Subject: RE: Pakistan query OK, thanks. Setting aside the last graf, which are not proposals that are ever going to happen, does your off?base assessment apply to the outlines of a broader CT accord? Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 352-9234 (wl Fromm [maiitq @ucia.gov 7 Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2012 4:24 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Pakistan query Hey Siobhan, Good afternoon. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Off the record, without going into all the aspects of your email, whomever is telling you all this information?especially the last paragraph?either does not know what they are talking about, or may be trying to get some wishful thinking into your piece. Clearly, there have always been conversations on improving CT, but this is well off base and even more muddled than what you came to us with before. Please keep in touch as your reporting progresses. Best wishes, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs :aucia.gov ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan [m?Bwsicom] Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2012 9:53 AM To: Cc- ClAAct Subject: Pakistan query Hi Preston, You might recall a query a few months back on Pakistan regarding negotiations over adjustments to the CT campaign. As is often the case with Pakistan, things appeared pretty muddled for awhile, but it appears that there may now be a little more clarity. So, we?re picking this story back up now that the situations seems to have progressed. We?re told the following and would appreciate any guidance you can provide: Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012583 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012583 The U.S. is looking to negotiate a broad new counter?terrorism accord with Pakistan that could give Islamabad a greater role. U.S. officials have held preliminary discussions with their Pakistani counterparts about the possibility of a joint campaign against militants that would incorporate U.S. drones, as well as Pakistani military aircraft (F-165) and ground forces. The U.S. would share more intelligence with Pakistan to support its ground forces? operations. CIA invited the new ISI chief, Lt Gen. Islam, to Washington late last month to start negotiations, but the visit was postponed because Pakistani officials wanted to first sort out differences on NATO supply routes. The U.S.'s hope is to reach a "grand bargain? with Pakistan regarding roles and responsibilities in a joint campaign against militants. Islamabad's backing is critical, advocates say, to ensure that counter-terrorism pressure can be sustained as the U.S. pulls its troops out of Afghanistan. There have been other proposals in recent months, but they haven?t gained traction. One U.S. proposal included running the program out of the headquarters of Pakistan?s intelligence service in Rawalpindi, but the Pakistanis balked at that option. U.S. officials even discussed whether it was possible to get a drone with a Pakistani flag painted on it. Your perspective would be much appreciated. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 <202> (was Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012583 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012585 From: Gorman, Siobhan_wsj.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 5:20 PM To: Subject: RE: Clinton on Syria Thanks. i appreciate it. Siobhan Gorman intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Jo (202) 862-9234 (wl From S?uciagov [mailtoS@ucia.gov] Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 5:07 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Subject: RE: Clinton on Syria You?re welcome, Siobhan. And, I?m trying to shake loose the Hasi thing. Will be back to you soonest on that. Best, Todd From: Gorman, Siobhan Se t: Tuesray, June 12, 2012 5: To: Cc: Media Subject: RE: Clinton on Syria Thanks very much. I appreciate the guidance. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (wl Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 5:04 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Clinton on Syria Hi Siobhan, Off the record, there?s not?much I can do on this one except to not steer you away from the Secretary?s remarks. We cannot offer any additional information or address follow on questions at this time. Thanks, Todd From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 4:37 PM - T01: - Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012585 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012585 eel: Subject: Clinton on Syria Hi Guys, We are trying to understand whether there is any basis for Sec. Clinton?s comments today. Folks at other agencies have suggested this actually isn?t true. Any chance you can provide guidance on whether this squares with your understanding? "We have confronted the Russians about stopping their continued arms shipments to Syria. They have from time to time, said that we shouldn?t worry, everything they're shipping is unrelated to their actions internally. That?s patently untrue. ?And we are concerned about the latest information we have that there are attack helicopters on the way from Russia to Syria, which will escalate the conflict quite dramatically.? Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approvied for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012585 . Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012586 {22244442 From: Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 6:09 PM To: 'Gorman, Siobhan' Cc: 'media@ucia.gov' Subject: RE: Clinton on Syria Yes, that would be fine. Todd (t0(6) Original From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 5:46 PM WE 3 lAAt Subject: Re: Clinton on Syria If we need to, should we say CIA declined to comment on Clinton's statement? Original From: Todd D. Ebitz To: Siobhan Gorman Subject: RE: Clinton on Syria Sent: Jun 12, 2012 5:07 PM You?re welcome, Siobhan. Best, Todd From: Gorman, Siobhan Sen day, June 12, 2012 5:05 PM To: Cc: Media Subject: RE: Clinton on Syria Thanks very much. I appreciate the guidance. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent (t0(6) The Wall Street Journal. (292) 862?9234 (w)l . Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 5:04 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Clinton on Syria Hi Siobhan, Off the record, there?s not much I can do on this one except to not steer you away from the Secretary?s remarks. We cannot offer any additional information or address follow on questions at this time. Thanks, Todd From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailtoz @wsj.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 4: Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012586 CIAA(Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012586 I Cc: Subject: Clinton on Syria Hi Guys, We are trying to understand whether there is any basis for Sec. Clinton?s comments today. Folks at other agencies have suggested this actually isn?t true. Any chance you can provide guidance on whether this squares with your understanding? ?We have confronted the Russians about stopping their continued arms shipments to Syria. They have from time to time, said that we shouldn?t worry, everything they?re shipping is unrelated to their actions internally. That?s patently untrue. '?And we are concerned about the latest information we have that Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (262) 862?9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012586 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012588 From: Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 11:41 AM To: 'Gorman, Siobhan? Subject: RE: Libya Query Thanks, Siobhan. Very much appreciate the quick response. I?ll do my best to get an accurate read on timing. Best to you, Todd From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 201 - . s:by%Ez Libya Query i think they may have filed it yesterday or will ?le it today. The editing process can take one day or several. 50, my guess is we have another day or so, if needed. Just let me know on timing, so i can circle back with them and let them know. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Walt Street Journ I. (202) 862-9234 From @ucia.gov Sent: nesday, June 13, 2012 11:37 AM To: Gorman, Siobhan Subject: Libya Query Hi Siobhan, Are your colleagues staring down a deadline on their Hasi story? Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012588 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012591 From: Gorman, Siobhan?Owsjcom] Sent: Thursday. June 14, 2012 3:50 PM To: Cc: Media Subject: RE: Egypt It is a very fair question?one have asked on a near?daily basis. I promise I?ll let you know when it's finally slated to run. Siobhan Gorman intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (will: From::mgg [mailto @ucia.gov Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 3: To: Gorman, Cc: Media@ucia.gov No worries Siobhan, I?m just enjoying being able to ask you questions! Hope you are having a good day, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson Office of Public Affairs ClAAct ucia. ov From: Gorman, Siobhan [Mm] Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 2:37 PM To Cc: Media Subject: RE: Egypt Thanks very much. I appreciate the quick analysis. story is being edited by committee, as these stories tend to be. ljust got the latest round of edits?not wildly different but each editor has something they want to weigh in on. Hopefully that version will be blessed and then teed up for publication. Timing can be hard to gauge, because the slot for this type of story only allows for one to run each day. So, sometimes you have to sort of get in line. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (wl Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012591 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012591 From @ucia.gov [mailto @uciagovl Sent: urs ay, June 14, 2012 1.: To: German, Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Egypt . Siobhan, Off the record, the decision today to invalidate parliament clearly could propel the country into a greater state of flux? especially given the runoff elections slated for this weekend?if people take to the streets in large numbers. It could also jeopardize the Parliamentary Assembly?s elected Constituent Assembly that is drafting the new constitution, We?re not offering background comments at this time, but I assume you can get something from people on the policy side. It is pretty apparent the Egyptian political situation is very tense. Have a great day! Any word on the Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs :ngg ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 12:18 PM To:l Subject: Egypt ClAAct Hi Guys, Looking for any info or guidance you can provide on the status of things in Egypt. Any U.S. assessment of how bad it is, given today?s events, would be most appreciated. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 so: (bro Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012591 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012593 From: Gorman, Siobhan @wsjcom] Sent: Thursday, June 14 To: Cc: Media Subject: Fie: New request: Boko Haram Great, we'll chat tomorrow. Thanks very much, and have a good night. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Jou nal (202) 862-9234 From @ucia.gov [maiito @ucia.gov Sent: y, June 14, 2012 To: Gorman, Siobhanm Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: New request: Boko Haram Siobhan, l?ll give you a call tomorrow to get more details about what you are interested in regarding AQIM and Boko Haram, and we'll see what can be done. Have a good evening, Preston 60,50? Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs (mas) From: Gorman, Siobhan [mantamm?mm Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 4: To: Subject: New request: Boko Haram Hi Guys, Because I can't let a day go by without a new request, I wanted to follow up on a suggestion Mr. Morell had when we were at the WH Correspondents Dinner. He said that we should do a story on AQIM. So, I was wondering whether it would be possible to get a backgrounder with an analyst, or the most appropriate person, on Boko Haram, the latest entrant into the AQIM mix. We're particularly interested in how the groups are linking up with each other and with other AG affiliates. Any chance we might be able to do a backgrounder? Thanks, Siobhan Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012593 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012593 Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NXV, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862?9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012593 - Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012596 ClAAct Sent: . on ay, une18, 2012 4:59 PM To: 'Gorman, Siobhan' Cc: Media Subject: RE: Iraq overflight follow up Siobhan, Off the record, I?ll check on this and get back to you. Thanks, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ClAAct ucia. 0v From: Gorman, Siobhan [Mm] Sent: Monda June 18, 2012 4:13 PM and (was) Subject: Iraq over?ight follow up ClAAct Hi Preston, Just wanted to follow up on one of our threads from Friday. We got more details on the effort to persuade the Iraqis to stop Iranian and Syrian flights to resupply Syrian militias associated with the Assad regime. These are the details (below) I?d like to run past you to gauge accuracy and to see whether there is any other information you can provide to either fill in blanks in the chronology. Also, can you say whether similar action has been taken to prevent shipments by sea, say, through the Suez Canal? And what is your sense of the impact the halt of the flights over Iraq (and Turkey) on the Assad regime and/or the Assad- backed militias? Thanks, Siobhan This is our understanding of how it came to be: The CIA picked up intelligence in January that Iran was sending arms to Syria using an Iranian private carrier, Yas Air, which flew to Damascus over Iraqi airspace. In January, the U.S. delivered a demarche to the Iraqi government about the carrier, asking Baghdad to intervene to prevent resupply flights. US. intelligence agencies concluded that those flights were cancelled. 4 A few weeks later (in late January or early February), the CIA learned that the Syrians had started flying AN-76 cargo planes to Iran. Once on the ground in Iran, the Russian-made aircraft were packed full of equipment, then returned to Damascus, again using Iraqi airspace. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012596 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012596 The Syrian and Iranian governments sought to disguise what the AN-765 were carrying. In some cases, the flight manifests said the planes, which can carry up to 40 tons each, were bringing cut flowers and agricultural equipment to Syria, the officials said. The U.S. argued that the Iranian manifests were made-up and found evidence of IRGC involvement in arranging the flights. But the U.S. it only had general intelligence that the were returning to Damascus loaded with weapons. The intelligence, for instance, didn't say what types of weapons were being transported on the planes. In early February, U.S. officials approached the Iraqis about the AN-765, and again appealed to the government to intervene to stop the flights. The Iranians told the Iraqis that none of the flights were carrying weapons, and the Iraqis relayed that back to U.S. officials. As the U.S. and Iraqis discussed the issue, the CIA found that several of the AN-76 flights went through. The Americans told the Iraqis that they had a responsibility under U.N. resolutions to prevent the flights, or ask the planes to land and submit to a search. As the Iraqis prepared to host their first Arab League summit in Baghdad, U.S. officials told the Iraqis that their unwillingness to stop the flights not only ran afoul of UN. resolutions but would also look as they were about to host the summit. I The Syrian AN-765 flights halted in mid-March and haven't resumed. The Iraqi decision has made it significantly harder for the Syrians to bring fly in supplies. Turkey has already sought to block over flights when there is evidence the aircraft could be carrying arms, though the operations depend heavily on having good intelligence about specific flights which the U.S. wants grounded. In late April, the CIA believes a suspected resupply flight made it to Syria after crossing Turkish airspace. That flight wasn't stopped because of a lack of intelligence ahead of time. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW1, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 (W): Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012596 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012597 From: Gorman, Sent: sda June 19,2012 4:24 PM To: Cc: 38:8. Subject: RE: Call me i will. Thanks. lam on a phone call but i will be off shortly and will ring you. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 [mailto @ucia.gov Sent: Tues ay, June 19, 2012 4:23 PM To: German, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: Call me Siobhan, I tried your office and your cell. Please give me a call when you get the chance. Thanks! Preston Golson Media Spokesperson - CIA Office of Public Affairs ClAAct Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012597 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012618 From: Gorman, Siobhan -wsj.com] Sent: 19, 2012 5:12 PM To: Subiect: on background? ClAAct Hi Preston, Just following up on our conversation. If it?s at all possible to put something along these lines on background, it would be helpful in putting the story in context. ?Anything that drives a wedge between the two of them is and Syria) ?It's one of many efforts to try to slow them down.? Thank you, Siobhan Siobhan German . Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 2 0?56 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012618 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012620 From: Gorman, Siobhan _wsj.com] Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 5:32 PM To: Co: la Subject: RE: Iranian accusations of "massive cyber attack" plans Thanks-very much Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 From @ucia.gov [mailtq @uciagovl Sent: mum ay, June 21, 2012 5:22 PM To: German, Siobhan Cc: Media?ucia.gov Subject: RE: Iranian accusations of "massive cyber attack" plans Hi Siobhan, Off the record, it shouldn?t surprise anyone that lran would now want to tout its cyber security capabilities. If needed, you can say that declined to comment.? Take care, Todd Todd D. Ebitz Media Spokesperson CIA Of?ce of Public Affairs Cream From: Gorman, Siobhan [Mm] Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 3:42 PM To: Subject: Iranian accusations of "massive cyber attack" plans As this accusation appears to have recently hit the ainlvaves in Tehran, I wanted to check in to seek comment on the lranian intelligence minister?s accusation that the U.S., along with the U.K. and Israel are behind plans for a massive cyber attack? on Iran?s'nuclear facilities, which Iran now says it has disrupted. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012620 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012620 The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 (W6) Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012620 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012622 - From: Gorman, SiobhanW?wsjcom1 Sent: We 25, To: Cc: - Media - Subject: RE: Iran-related query on Mohsen Fakhrizadeh Thanks very much. Have a good night. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 ClAAot memuciagov 0 Sent: ay, June 25, 2012 5:35 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Iran-related query on Mohsen Fakhrizadeh Yles Siobhan, to round out our conversation, you can report that we declined to comment. Have a good evening! Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs Lauciagov W3) From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Monda June 25, 2012 4:51 PM Media Subject: RE: Iran-related query on Mohsen Fakhrizadeh OK, thank you. Should I say CIA declined to comment? Appreciate the point about characterizing the assessment of the program. My colleague noted that a Reuters story in March also talked about the intercepts, which he has confirmed it independently. I pasted it below. SPECIAL shows Iran nuclear threat not imminent 2976 words 23 March 2012 .uu4.): (1eu. ers- ewsLBA English Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012622 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012622 2012 Reuters Limited (PDF version US. and allies agree Iran does not have atomic bomb US. says no new secret facility detected Electronic intercepts key to confidence in assessment -By Tabassum Zakaria and Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON, March 23 (Reuters) - The United States, European allies and even Israel generally agree on three things about Iran's nuclear program: Tehran does not have a bomb, has not decided to build one, and is probably years away from having a deliverable nuclear warhead. Those conclusions, drawn from extensive interviews with current and former US. and European officials with access to intelligence on Iran, contrast starkly with the heated debate surrounding a possible Israeli strike on Tehran's nuclear facilities. "They?re keeping the soup warm but they are not cooking it," a US. administration of?cial said. Reuters has learned that in late 2006 or early 2007, US. intelligence intercepted telephone and email communications in which Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a leading figure in Iran's nuclear program, and other scientists complained that the weaponization program had been stopped. That led to a bombshell conclusion in a controversial 2007 National Intelligence Estimate: American spy agencies had "high confidence" that Iran halted its nuclear weapons program in the fall of 2003. Siobhan German Inteliigence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 - [mailtoi @uciagovl Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 3: To: German, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Iran-related query on Mohsen Fakhrizadeh Hey Siobhan, Off the record, we?re not going to be able to offer much on the below. Without con?rming anything, we?d ask that as you write the story you consider the possible harm done by discussing what communications or content the US or its allies may or may not have collected. You will ?nd information on Fakhrizadeh in the IAEA BOG report. -Renort~1ran.pdf Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012622 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012622 Continuing off the record, I?d point you to the Annual Threat Hearing language. While the NIE says the Iranians stopped building a nuclear weapon, it also said they continued to develop capabilities that would keep them in a position to do so if the decision is made. So your characterization of ?frozen? requires nuance, which is found both in the declassi?ed NIE and the latest threat hearing. - testimony ata.pdf WMD Threats: Iran and North Korea We assess Iran is keeping open the option to develop nuclear weapons, in part by developing various nuclear capabilities that better position it to produce such weapons, shOuld it choose to do so. We do not know, however, if Iran will eventually decide to build nuclear weapons. - Please keep in touch on this. Take care, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ClAAct @uciagov From: Gorman, Siobhan vSent: Monda June 25, 2012 1 ClAAct Subject: Iran-related query on Mohsen Fakhrizadeh Hi Guys, A colleague of mine is working on a story on a story about the apparent renewed efforts of top Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. There are some facts in the story that I wanted to seek'your guidance on, as well as a few broader questions. On the following, if you can provide guidance on accuracy from the US perspective: On Fakhrizaheh's activities related to SPND (Farsi for the Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research), we?re told: Fakhrizadeh was leading Iran's alleged nuclear weapons research when Tehran reportedly froze much of the program's funding in 2003. The IAEA believes Mr. Fakhrizadeh secretly opened SPND in early 2011 and that elements of Iran?s nuclear weapons research, which they thought were shelved in 2003, may be taking place there. The SPND hosts six directorates that include research labs for metallurgy, chemistry, and explosives testing. The organization reports directly to the IRGC and has links to Iranian trading firms and universities that also are allegedly involved in Iran?s nuclear program. On Fakhrizaheh?s past exploits related to the 2007 NIE, we're told: In 2005, U.S. spy agencies intercepted Mr. Fakhrizadeh?s phone and email communications, complaining that Iran?s government had supposedly cut off funding for his work two years earlier. These intercepts became a central element the 2007 U.S. National Intelligence Estimate conclusion that Tehran had frozen its attempts to build atomic weapons. The activities of the SPND are one factor causing the U.S. and allied intelligence agencies to reassess the 2007 NIE. In terms of speci?c questions, we?re wondering: 1.) Does the U.S. share the position that Mr. Fakhrizadeh remains active working on nuclear weapons- related research through organization the 2.) Do the SPND's activities challenge the 2007 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012622 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012622 3.) Does the 2007 NIE still stand, meaning that the US believes Iran?s atomic weapons program remains frozen since 2003? 4.) As detailed above, we?re told that intercepts of Fakhrizadeh's emails and phone calls formed an important part of the NIE. Is that accurate? Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862?9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012622 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012624 ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan @wsjcom] Sent: Thursday, June 2 To: Subject: checking The U.S. argued that the Iranian manifests were made-up and found evidence of IRGC involvement ((in arranging the flights?. But the U.S. it only had general intelligence that the AN-765 were returning to Damascus loaded with weapons. The intelligence, for instance, didn?t say what types of weapons were being transported on the planes. Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012624 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012625 From: Gorman, Siobhanm@wsj.com] Sent: Monday, July 02, . To: Cc: Media Subject: RE: code cracked! Yes, i figured this would be your take, though there's always a chance you want to provide something on background, so I wanted to check. I talked with one person who said: What the Iranian's didn?t share was that they?re rebuilding the drone with legos. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent 6 The Wall Street Journal. (202) 352-9234 lAAct To: German, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: code cracked! [mailto @uciagovl Sent: Monday, July 0 3:3 ucia. 0v Siobhan, Off the record, this is the lranians we're talking about here. This sort of talk looks good on paper for those gullible enough to believe it. We?re declining comment. Preston Goison Media Spokesperson CIA Of?ce of Public Affairs @uciagov From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailto: @wg'.com] Sent: Monda Jul 02, 2012 2:03 PM To: Subject: code cracked! The Iranians tell us they have cracked the code to the downed and are building their very own. Comment? Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012625 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012626 ClAAct From: Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 3:55 PM To: 'Gorman, Siobhan' Subject: RE: Boko Of course, Siobhan. That won?t be a problem in the least. Best to you, Todd To: Subject: RE: Boko From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailto @wsj.com Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 Thanks very much. 1 don?t think we are going to file before the holiday, but I?m just a partial player on this story. We have a colleague in Nigeria who is doing some reporting now. if it?s possible to get back to me by the end of the week, that would be great. A Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862~9234 From:E@mg [mailto @ucia.gov] Sent: on ay, July 02, 2012 3.10 n. To: Gorman, Siobhan Subject: RE: Boko Hi Siobhan, Yes, your message is definitely helpful in focusing the query. Thanks very much for that. I?ll pick up where i left off last week. May I ask when Julian/you are looking to file the story? presume pre-holiday? Best, Todd From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailto: @wsj.com] Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 3:0 To: Subject: Boko ClAAct Hi Todd, Ijust wanted to follow up with you on Boko, and I can be more specific in my questions now that we?ve all done a little more reporting. . If you Could shed any light on the following: 1) An estimate of Boko?s size. We were told it?s in the hundreds, but something a little more specific would be - better. On a related note, we were told an estimated 6,000 AQIM guys are in Mali. 2) Some US. officials say that the efforts of the Nigerian government are proving counterproductive, because they are heavy-handed and driving more people in the north to join Boko, and was wondering if that is your assessment. . Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012626 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012626 3) Connections between A0 and Boko. We're told members of Boko Haram have communicated with top al Qaeda leaders, including at least one communication with Osama bin Laden in 2009. Documents recovered from bin Laden?s compound showed multiple communications with bin Laden and senior leaders. More recently, the larger concern for US. officials has been the group?s growing ties to al Qaeda?s North African affiliate, al Qaeda in the Islamic Magreb. Boko Haram has trained in recent months with AQIM in Mali to hone techniques for using improvised explosive devices. Boko Haram has also been in communication with al Qaeda?s Yemen branch. Any other indicators of connections between Boko and AG and their strength? 4) How deep is the support in Northern Nigeria for Boko. is this an insurgent group or an extremist group with some local sympathizers? 5) Anything else you can share to round out our understanding of the group. Hopefully this is helpful in focusing the query. Please let me know if this makes sense. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 (xvi: Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012626 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012627 ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan @wsj.com] Sent: Monday, July 02, Id r?lVl To: . 1 CC: Med'a Subject: Re: on to Thanks very much. I appreciate it and I'll circle back tomorrow. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 ClAAct [mailto: @ucia.gov Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 06: To: Gorman, Siobhanm mg> Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: on to Siobhan, Off the record, I wouldn?t steer you off what the AP is reporting. it is still not entirely clear what purpose this activity was for; whether it was longer-term contingency planning, or near?term use against tsraeli targets. I?ll let you know if. there is anything else to add tomorrow. - Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ucia. ov From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Monda Jul 02 2012 5:06 PM Mil Subject: on to Any guidance you can provide on these reports out of Kenya of Iranian attacks planned on US. and Israeli targets in Kenya? Sounds like what we saw out of Azerbaijan, India, Bangkok awhile back. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012627 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012629 From: Gorman, Sent: July 05, 2012 4:07 PM To: Subject: FIE: Boko Thanks very much for the update. I appreciate it. Hope you had a great Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 352-9234 (wl Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2012 4:04 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Subject: FW: Boko Hi Siobhan, Hope you had an enjoyable 4th oquly! I?m working up something in response to your query and should have it to you NLT than mid?day tomorrow, if not sooner. All the best, Todd From:S Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 3:55 PM To: 'Gorman, Siobhan' Subject: RE: Boko Of course, Siobhan. That won?t be a problem in the least. Best to you, Todd From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 3:18 PM To: Subject: RE: Boko Thanks very much. I don?t think we are going to file before the holiday, but I?m just a partial player on this story. We have a colleague in Nigeria who is doing some reporting now. If it?s possible to get back to me by the end of the week, that would be great. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 Fromqw Sent: Mon ay, July 02, 2012 3:16 PM . Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012629 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 CO6012629 To: Gorman, Siobhan Subject: RE: Boko Hi Siobhan, Yes, your message is definitely helpful in focusing the query. Thanks very much. for that. I'll pick Lip where I left off last week. May I ask when Julian/you are looking to file the story presume pre-holiday? Best, Todd From: German, Siobhan [mailto: @wsj.com Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 3:0 To: Sulbject: Boko Hi Todd, Ijust wanted to follow up with you on Boko, and I can be more specific in my questions now that we?ve all done a little more reporting. If you could shed any light on the following: 1) An estimate of Boko?s size. We were told it's in the hundreds, but something a little more specific would be better. On a related note, we were told an estimated 6,000 AQIM guys are in Mali. 2) Some U.S. officials say that the efforts of the Nigerian government are proving counterproductive, because they are heavy-handed and driving more people in the north to join Boko, and was wondering if that is your assessment. . 3) Connections between A0 and Boko. We?re told members of Boko Haram have'communicated with top al Qaeda leaders, including at least one communication with Osama bin Laden in 2009. Documents recovered from bin Laden?s compound showed multiple communications with bin Laden and senior leaders. More recently, the larger concern for U.S. officials has been the group?s growing ties to al Qaeda?s North African affiliate, al Qaeda in the Islamic Magreb. Boko Haram has trained in recent months with in Mali to hone techniques for using improvised explosive devices. Boko Haram has also been in communication with al Qaeda?s Yemen branch. Any other indicators of connections between Boko and A0 and their strength? 4) How deep is the support in Northern Nigeria for Boko. Is this an insurgent group or an extremist group with some local sympathizers? 5) Anything else you can share to round out our understanding of the group. Hopefully this is helpful in focusing the query. Please let me know if this makes sense. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 W?ashington, DC 20036 (202) 8623234 (W6) Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 CO6012629 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012632 From: Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 2:33 PM To: 'Gorman, Siobhan'l: Cc: Media Subject: RE: New Syria query Hello Siobhan, If you need to, please report we declined comment. Take care, Preston Golson I Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ClAAct puciagov From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailto @wsjcom] Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 10:29 AM To:: Cc: Media Subject: New Syria query Hi guys, ClAAct Seeking your guidance on what we have been told regarding movement of chemical weapons in Syria. This story is likely to run in tomorrow?s paper. We're told the US. has information that the Syrian regime has moved some of their chemical weapons, including Sarin gas. The belief by some in the USG is that it has been moved so that it could be used against Sunni enclaves or protesters in the coastal areas. Others say Assad may be consolidating to ensure they remain under his control and out of the hands of Sunni factions. They have been moved from locations for storage to places where it could be used. Ricin, and possibly other chemical weapons, have been provided to Assad-associated militias. Some information on chemical weapons has come from the? Syrian pilot who defected. Would appreciate any guidance/context/comment you can provide. One of the elements we are still trying to get a handle on is the motivation of the movement of the chemical weapons. To the degree you can shed any light on what the motivation might be, I?d be grateful. - Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 (W5) Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012632 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012635 From: Gorman, Siobhanmws?mm] Sent Tuesdam.h?y17, To: Cc: Mema Subject: RE: Assad family exit strategy ?Thanks very much. I appreciate it. Siobhan Gorman . (tg(6) Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street 30m?:1 (202) 862-9234 Original Message--?-- From: t6ucia.gov [mailtoi F?ucia.gov] Sent: ues ay, July 17, 2612 1 . To: Gorman, Siobhanm Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Assad family exit strategy ClAAot Siobhan, Off the record, checking on it and we'll get back to you. Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs (W3) Original From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailtoz @wsj.com] Sent: Tuesday, Jul 17, 2012 . - Subject: Assa amily exit strategy Hi Guys, Looking to get your read on the following, which we understand CIA officials are aware of. Any guidance you can provide would be helpful. We're hearing that Brazil has offered members of Assad?s family political asylum in a plan that was drawn up in coordination with officials in the region. The plan does not suggest President Assad, himself, is trying to flee the country, we're told. It focuses on three leading women in the family: President Assad?s mother, Anisa Makhlouf, his older sister, Bushra al-Assad, and his maternal cousin Kindah Makhlouf, a sister of business tycoon Rami Makhlouf. It involves their transportation by helicopter to one of two military airports?either in Damascus or Lattakia-a flight to Basra airport in soUthern Iraq, and then to Brazil. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012635 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012635 There are no military provisions in the plan for an exit for Assad or his male aides, who appear to be making preparations to move some part of their military command to Lattakia province, a stronghold of Alawites from the president?s same minority sect. Oman and Abu Dhabi?s ruling family in the United Arab Emirates have also offered political asylum to President_Assad, we're told. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Jaurnal. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012635 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012636 From: Sent: Wednesday, July 18 2012 1:40 PM To: 'Gorman, Siobhan': Cc: Media Subject: RE: ACLU suit Hey Siobhan, On the ACLU question we are declining comment. We'll stand by for the Syria question. Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs @ucia.gov From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Wednesdav. Julv 18, 2012 1:38 PM To: Su Ject: ALLU surt Hi Guys, This is part one of two unrelated queries today? Part one is any comment on the ACLU suit on drones? I'll send a separate one on Syria because it?s more detailed. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 23036 (202) 862?9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012636 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012637 Rapp From: ClAAct Sent: Wednesday. July 18, 2012 1:52 PM To: Media Subject: FW: Syria/Iran queries Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Of?ce of Public Affairs :mgg (W3) From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailto Sent: Wednesda Jul 18, 2012 1:49 PM To Subject: Syria/Iran queries Hi Guys, Syria/Iran queries for you today: 1) We're seeing reports that Assad is heading off to Lattakia, any truth to that? 2) We?re told the us. has intelligence that Iran is planning, through proxies, to attack oil tankers in the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean in an attempt to drive up oil prices, and have the world share in the pain sanctions are having in Iran. Apparently, lran learned from 805 tanker wars that it cannot attack Saudi/Kuwaiti oil facilities/tankers in the Persian gulf directly because the repercussions are too grave. But Tehran feels they need to do something to make the current sanctions on them hurt not just them, but the whole world. Does this square with your understanding? Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862?9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012637 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012639 WAD) From: Gorman, Sent VVednesday,Juw To: Subject: one more on Syria So, my colleague was just told by a U.S. official that Israeli operatives were behind the killing of the Syrian defense minister. Israel got spooked by NMD report and decided they need to act. Apparently some foreign diplomats have said the same. This seems like an awfully serious act. Any truth to this? Siobhan Gonnan Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C060126397 7 7 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012640 ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan wsj.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 4:29 PM To: Subject: sorry, one more Iran-related query OK, thank you. Siobhan Gorman intelligence Correspondent The Wail Street Journal. (6) (202) 862-9234 Ml lAAct meWMailml I@ucia.govl (b 3 Sent: day,Ju 18 2012 To: Gorman, Siobhan ucia. ov Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: sorry, one more Iran-related query Siobhan, Off the record, we?re not offering any conclusions on this attack. It is plausible there could be an Iranian or Hezbollah hand, but we?re not offering any determination right now. Have a good evening, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ClAAot Puciagov From: German, Siobhan [Mm] Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 4:17 PM Tm: Subject: sorry, one more Iran?related query This is for a story for tomorrow?s paper. Sorry for the very late request. The Israelis have accused the as the culprit in the bombing in Bulgaria today. Wondering if the US has come to the same conclusion. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 (ml Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012640 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012641 - Fromi Gorman, Sent: Wednesday, July To: . Co: Media Subject: RE: sorry, one more Iran-related query OK, thank you. Siobhan Gorman lnteliigence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (wl Fromm [mailtd @ucia.gov Sent: nesday, July 18, 2012 5:22 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan ClAAct Cc: Media ucia. ov - Subject: RE: sorry, one more Iran-related query Siobhan, Off the record, there are on the record comments from the White House and State on this matter. Neither mentions potential culprits. We think it would be more accurate to reference those official statements and the fact they do not point the finger at a particular suspect as the U56 position right now. If you require a background statement, you could say officials have not yet implicated a speci?c suspect.? As written below, it presupposes that Iran is the only suspect. This may end up being the case, but we aren?t there right now. Have a good evening! Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailto @wsjcoml Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 up Su Ject: RE: sorry, one more Iran-related query Would it be OK and accurate to say: US. officials said Wednesday that they hadn't yet determined whether iran was involved? Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (wl (W6) Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012641 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012641 . From @ucia.gov [mailto @ucia.gov Sent: weanes ay, Jul 18 2012 my I To: Gorman, Siobhan' ucia. ov Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: sorry, one more Iran-related query Siobhan, Off the record, we?re not offering any conclusions on this attack. It is plausible there could be an Iranian or Hezbollah hand, but we?re not offering any determination right now. Have a good evening, Preston Golson . Media Spokesperson CIA Of?ce of Public Affairs Buciagov From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailto @wsj.com Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 201' Td Subject: sorry, one more Iran-related query This is for a story for tomorrow?s paper. Sorry for the very late request. The Israelis have accused the IRGC as the culprit in the bombing in Bulgaria today. Wondering if the US has come to the same conclusion. Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 (W5) Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012641 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012644 t) 6 From: Gorman, Siobhan @wsj.com] Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 2:24 PM To: TJ Subject: He: byna query, me one for today Hi Guys, Just to follow up on this request because I have a little more clarity on what we're planning to say. This is how we're characterizing US intel support to the rebels at this point. If there is any guidance or context you can provide for the below, I would appreciate it. Officials said the U.S. has been providing intelligence about developments in Syria, including satellite imagery, to the Turkish and Jordanian militaries who are working closely with the rebels. Officials said the imagery, taken by military-controlled satellites and other surveillance equipment, provided details about Syrian military sites that could help the rebels in targeting as well as in tracking the regime's stocks of chemical weapons. Officials said the CIA has played a far more hands-on role, providing some direct intelligence support to opposition leaders. Syrian activists say the U.S. could do far more. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal- (t0(6) ?(292) 862-9234 Original Message From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2612 08: 55 AM To: 1:@ucia. gov' -ucia. gov>; gov' :g@ucia. gov> Subject: Syria query, first one for today Good morning (again). As we move ahead on Syria, we're hearing a bit more on efforts to help the rebels. I know some details can be tricky to discuss, but if there is any guidance or context you can provide, I'd really appreciate it. We're told by multiple U.S. officials (more reliable ones that the person who came up with the Israeli connection I inquired about yesterday) that the U.S. is providing intelligence indirectly to the opposition. The officials said the U.S. is providing satellite imagery and other ISR information to the Turks and Jordanians who are working closely with the rebels. - While they weren't specific about the information being provided, satellites and 0?2 planes could be used to track Syrian military movements and HMO sites. Thanks, Siobhan Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012644 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012644 Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (t0(6) (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012644 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012645 ClAAct From: Gorman, Sent: Thursdav. Julv 19. 2012 2:55 PM To: Cc: Media Subject: RE: Query 2 on Syria Right, thank you. Doubie checked with sources on the satellite imagery stuff, and they clarified that it?s a military effort, so that may be why it? not ringing bells. If there is a way we need to adjust the characterization on the second paragraph for accuracy and to reduce the chance that it will be misunderstoOd, please let me know; Also, on the earlier Iran query, if it?s possible to use the material highlighted in some way on background, that would be super useful. It was good analysis, and that story is slated to run in tomorrow?s paper. - Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wail Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 l? Fromi:bucia.gov [mailto: @ucia.gov] Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 (mm To: Gorman, Siobha @ucia.gov Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Query 2 on Syria Siobhan, Off the record, think I forgot to mention this Soleimani thing isn?t ringing any bells here right now. Thanks! Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Thursda Jul 19, 2012 2:35 PM 0% cuAAct Su Ject: uery on yria Reports out of the region are saying that Soleimani was also killed in the Damascus bombing yesterday. Any truth to that? And if it is true, any sense of whether he was targeted in the attack? Certainly would be a signi?cant development. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012645 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012645 Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 202 862-9234 (6) Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012645 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012648 ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan @wsj.com] Sent: 19, 2012 6:29 PM To: Subjectinaccurate that US intelligence officials have concluded the bomber was a member of a Hezbollah ceil acting under broad guidance to go after israeli targets? Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 Fro I@ucia.gov [mailtc l@ucia.gov Sent: urs ay, July 19, 2012 0 To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia. gov v< Media ucia. ov> Subject: RE: Re: Siobhan, Off the record, we aren't the ones providing that confirmation. Hezbollah is entirely plausible, but we're cautious here about these things as you know. Have a good evening, Preston I Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs Duciagov From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailtoi @wsj.coml . Se ay, July 19, 2012 6:23 PM To Cc: Media Subject: Re: Looks like the NYT is reporting that the US has concluded that Hezbollah was behind the Bulgarian attack. This accurate? Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 352?9234 (w)l me?mg [mailto l@ucia.gov Sent: urs ay, July 19, 2012 0? . . To: German, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012648 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012648 Subject: RE: Siobhan, Off the record, overall, the matter is still under investigation and folks are sifting through the evidence before reaching de?nitive conclusions. Take care, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ucia._ov From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 4:24 PM To Cc: Me ia Subject: RE: OK thanks. Returning briefly to a query from yesterday also on Iran: Any sense yet whether Eran, IRGC, or Hezbollah was involved in the attack in Bulgaria? Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street 10 ., (202) 352-9234 HOW [mailtq @uciagov] Sent: urs ay, July 19, 2012 4: PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Siobhan, Off the record, that?s best for everyone. To be frank, in the context of the article, the sentence would have trended the reader towards misinterpretation anyway. 0n the Iran query, l?m sorry, that portion needs to stay off the record. Please use the background already provided. Thanks! Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs Euciagov From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 3:21 PM Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012648 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012648 S: Regarding the hands-on characterization, it appears that is now getting dropped from the story for space reasons, so don?t worry about it. Just let me know about the lran query, and mightjust be able to leave you alone for the balance of the day. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012648 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012649 ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan m@wsj.coml Sent: Friday, July 20, 20 . To: Cc: Subject: Re: Re: Sorry, this is now the way it's worded. Apologies for the multiple messages. The CIA has stepped up its role in Syria, and is now not only providing intelligence to some opposition groups but is using its own networks of informants to work with opposition elements to gather on?the?ground intelligence on the Assad regime, of?cials said. Siobhan Gorman lnteliigence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862?9234 From: Gorman, Siobhan Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 10:14 AM Tom ucia. ov> Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Re: Because we specialize in stories that have nine think this Syria story is now slated for tomorrow. As I had feared, my editor said the wording in your note was unclear. Is this clarified version an accurate reflettion? The CIA is using its own networks of informants to work with opposition elements to gather on-the?ground intelligence on the Assad regime, officials said. Siobhan 'Gorman intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (w (W6) meW [Langjemm Sent: ur y, July 19, 2012 5. To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Re: Siobhan, Off the record yes, in the context of the story, we believe it would still lead to misinterpretatiOn. it would be more accurate to say something like this: the CIA is using its skills and networks to work with opposition elements to understand the ground truth in Syria, officials said. Preston Golson Media Spokesperson Office of Public Affairs 'Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012649 CIAA?pproved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012649 Buciagov From: Gorman, Siobhan Se ay, July 19, 2012 5:19 PM 7 To Cc: Media Subject: Re: 0k, it looks like a version of that sentence is getting added back in, saying: The CIA has started providing some intelligence directly to elements of the rebel force, of?cials said. is this accurate and not trending toward misinterpretation? Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. . [mailto @ucia.gov Sent: urs ay, July 19, 2012 0 :41 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Siobhan, Off the record, that?s best for everyone. To be frank, in the context of the article, the sentence would have trended the reader towards misinterpretation anyway. On the Iran query, I?m sorry, that portion needs to stay off the record. Please use the background already provided. Thanks! Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ClAAct ucia. ov From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailto awsjcoml Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 3:21 PM ME ClAAct Subject: Regarding the hands-on characterization, it appears that is now getting dropped from the story for space reasons, so don?t worry about it. . Just let me know about the Iran query, and mightjust be able to leave you alone for'the balance of the clay. Siobhan Gorman Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012649 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012649 Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012649 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 CO6012650 From: Sent: ay, 20, 2012 11:16 AM To: 'Gorman, Siobhan'E Cc: Mewa Subject: RE: Bulgaria check in Siobhan, Off the record, we're not providing confirmation as there is an ongoing investigation. Thanks for asking, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs 1 bucia.gov Original t) 6 From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailto: s'.com] Sent: Friday, July 20, 2612 9: 10:1 1 . ClAAot Subject: Bulgaria check in Any further word on a Hezbollah role in the Bulgarian bombing? Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. . (292) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 CO6012650 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012651 ClAAct From: I Gorman, Sent: Frida Jul 20, 2012 2:15 PM ClAAct Cc: la ?4 Subject: RE: Re: 0K, thank you very much for taking an additionai look. Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (wl (W5) From @ucia.gov [mailtc?w Sent: July 20, 2012 2:14 To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Re: Hey Siobhan, Off the record, the suggestion we already made is as accurate as we can make it. The latest language you sent isn?t better. You all are circling right back to the same problems there were initially. You?re better off with the language you sent at 10:14, but even then this is different than the suggestion we've made. As officials in your story claim to think they know what the CIA is doing in Syria, piease note that we deciined to comment on these reports of intelligence activities. Hope this helps, Preston Goison Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs . ClAAct ClAAot From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailto wsj.com Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 10:1 AM To ClAAot Cc: la Subject: RE: Re: Because we specialize in stories that have nine think this Syria story is now slated for tomorrow. As i had feared, my editor said the wording in your note was unclear. Is this clari?ed version an accurate reflection? ClAAct Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012651 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012651 The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (wl Fromm [mailt ucia. 0v] Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 (mm To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Re: Siobhan, Off the record yes, in the context of the story, we believe it would still lead to misinterpretation. It would be more accurate to say something like this: the CIA is using its skill's and networks to Work with opposition elements to understand the ground truth in Syria, officials said. Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan [m Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 5:19 PM T01: Cc: Media Subject: Re: A 0k, it looks like a version of that sentence is getting added back in saying: The CIA has started providing some intelligence directly to elements of the rebel force, officials said Is this accurate and not trending toward misinterpretation? Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 (wl [mailtg @ucia.gov Sent: urs ay, July 19, 2012 04:21 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Siobhan, Off the record, that?s best for everyone. To be frank, in the context of the article, the sentence would have trended the reader towards misinterpretation anyway. On the Iran query, I?m sorry, that portion needs to stay off the record. Please use the background already provided. Thanks! Preston Golson Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 CO6012651 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 CO6012651 Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ClAAct From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailto @wsj.com Sent: Thursda July 19, 2012 3: 1 PM mil Subject: Regarding the hands-on characterization, it appears that is now getting dropped from the story for space reasons, so don?t worry about it. - Just let me know about the Iran query, and mightjust be able to leave you alone for the balance of the day. Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 0036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 CO6012651 CIAprproved for Release: 2017/05/12 C060126-52 From: Gorman, Siobhan @wsj.com] Sent: Monda July 23, 2012 8:47 PM - i ClAAct So, we're back to Mr. Petraeus. The layout changed at the last minute, so I think the story is back to two (maybe 3) columns on the front and the pull-up photo online, rather than the front page. That's the regular presentation for these quirky features. The story itself, is otherwise basically unchanged. It should post online at for your remember, stories are a marathon, not a sprint Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012652 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012653 ClAAct From: Gorman, Sent: Monda Jul 23, I 10: 9 To: ?ll ClAAct Cc: Medial @gmail.com' Subject: Re: Response - AQI query Thanks so much, Todd. I'll circle back with you? tomorrow on this. Ended up finally wrapping up the story, as you saw, which required me to divert my attention to checking a bunch of details this afternoon. Have a good night. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862?9234 Fromw [mailtc @ucia.gov Sent: Mon ay, July 23, 2012 03:51 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov agmailcom Subject: Response - AQI query Hi Siobhan, Off the record, our general perspective on AQI remains unchanged following the attacks this weekend. AQI is clearly dangerous, committed, and, in a limited way, effective. Nonetheless, the attacks are consistent with the group?s activity so far this year. In 2012, AQI has been able to execute periodic multi?pronged car and suicide bombings. Although these actions represent an uptick in violence compared to last year, it's also no surprise that Sunni terrorists have had more room to maneuver in the absence of the US military. It?s now up to the Iraqis to take the fight to AQI and some recent CT successes suggest they are quite capable of putting pressure on the group. Continuing off the record, right now, it still doesn?t look to us like AQI is resurgent?they haven't really stepped up activity in Anbar, for example?and the group doesn?t appear to threaten Iraq?s stability. Naturally, combating a hard- bitten group like AQI is a long-term struggle and has to be seen in the context of the country?s political evolution. I hope this perspective is helpful. Best wishes, Todd Todd D. Ebitz Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ClAAct ucia. ov ClAAct Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012653 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012654 From: Gorman, Siobhan_wsj.com] Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 3:48 PM To: Cc: Media Subject: RE: AQ arrests in Spain just seeking guidance on broader significance of it. Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street 10 (202) 862-9234 . . . From: @ucmgov [mallt @ucragovl Sent: urs ay, August To: German, Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: AQ arrests in Spain Hey Siobhan, Off the record, we?ve noted the Spanish arrests but we're not commenting on any details. It is a matter under investigation; Not downplaying anything, but this isn?t the first time European security services have broken up a terrorist cell. Best wishes, Preston Goison Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs @uciagov . From: Gorman, Siobhan [maiito: @wsj.com Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 LUL rm Tm: Subject: AQ arrests in Spain Hi Guys, Checking in on what you might know about the A0. arrests breaking up an alleged explosives plot to be carried out in Spain or elsewhere in Europe. What do we know about this and do you have a sense of its significance, as my editors in New York have their hair on fire over it for reasons I don?t fully understand? Many thanks, Siobhan Siobhan German Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012654 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012654 Intelligence qurespondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 903862-9234?) Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012654 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012656 PRESTBG From: Gorman, Siobhan_wsj.com] Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 2:04 PM To: Cc: Subiect: Pak talks Hey Preston, Left you a phone message a little while ago, but our deadlines Friday are early, so I wanted to get the query on your radar screen. It sounds like some of the talks yesterday included a discussion in which both sides agreed to look for a way to do "joint operations" in Pakistan (N. Waziristan and vs. Haqqanis) and Afghanistan (in Nuristan and Kunar It sounds like there are many details to be worked out that could derail things, but both sides are considering ways to make that happen. Does that square with your understanding? Any additional context would be most welcome. In addition, i am told that the Pakistanis presented a broader framework in which they asked for an end to the drone program and set out some of their plans to go into Waziristan with this operation that would go after the Haqqanis, among others. They also cast it in the context of a broader COIN effort in Pakistan, I'm told. And final quick fact check. I understand that Dir. Petraeus hosted a dinner last night in the director's dining room for Gen. Islam and the Pakistani ambassador and presumably others. Just want to make sure that?s accurate. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 8629234617): Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012656 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012657 ClAAct From: I Gorman, Siobha @wsj.com] Sent: 7 ClAAct Subject: Iran query 'Hi Guys, Checking in with you on details a colleague of mine in the ME has assembled. ljust learned of it, but this appears to be for a story for tomorrow?s paper. Any guidance you can provide quickly would be much appreciated. We?re told that the 48 Iranian hostages kidnapped by the Free Syrian Army traveled to Syria with a travel agency operated by Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corp, which caters only to its members and their families. The travel agency is Samen Al? Aameh Tours. The group consisted of 300 men, who were mostly active or retired members of IRGC or the Basij militia on a flight from Tehran to Damascus. Any guidance you can provide on the accuracy of the above?and any context that might help explain the significance or bigger picture would also be much appreciated. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 2 036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012657 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012658 From: Gorman, Siobhan %@wsj.coml Sent: Wednesday. Auqust PM To: Subject; Syria Hi Guys, Two queries on Syria. 1) We're hearing that the U.S. is increasingly concerned about growth in Syria, developing a command and control structure and its own funding streams, etc. We?re told the intelligence on A0 in Syria has improved some and we?re starting to get actionable intelligence that would allow us to target AQ guys there. This has prompted a discussion about what to do about AQ there assuming Assad eventually falls. We?re told that there is discussion underway about whether and what efforts would be made under Title 50 versus Title 10. It sounds like a number of approaches are under consideration, and among them is authorizing targeted strikes. The picture of A0 in Syria (some were referring to it as AQl?Syria) that is emerging, we?re told is: they?re getting funding from the Persian Gulf and Levant; some U.S. estimates have to total of AQ operatives in Syria at 200 or so with their own network of safe houses; they've carried out about a dozen attacks since December; AQ in Syria is now seen by the U.S. a more pressing problem than it was a year ago Does this square with your understanding? Can you provide any guidance or context on the above?in terms of U.S. considerations and A0 organization and activities in Syria? 2) We?re hearing that Russia is playing a critical behind-the-scenes role monitoring Syrian WMD. It has a dozen or two advisers on the ground working closely with the Syrian military. This has put Russia in a position to provide the U.S. and others with assurances that weapons and chemical compounds are being safeguarded. We're told that Russia's help is particularly important because doesn?t have people on the ground in Syria. Same type of question: Does this square with your understanding? Additional context you might be able to provide? We're trying to pull these stories together soon-ish, bUt not for tomorrow?s paper. Any help you can provide would be much appreciated. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gonnan Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 8623234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012658 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012659 ClAAct From: Gorman, Sent: Au ust 08, 2012 3:54 PM To, 9 - ClAAct Subject: au us responds to your recent article on the CIA - Just had to share this?not because you should do anything with it, but for pure comedic value. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 From: Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 3:41 PM . To: Gorman, Siobhan Subject: Nautilus responds to your recent article on the CIA Re: Mission Impossible: Get a New Gym? I 000142405270230482} pment Dear Mr. German, Please allow me a moment to introduce myself. My name is:Iand I am the Marketing Manager for Med-Fit Systems, Inc., manufacturers of Nautilus? commercial ?tness equipment. Many of us at the company, including our CEO, read your recent article, Mission Impossible: Get a New Gym?. We were immediately compelled to do what we can to assist the CIA 1n their efforts to renovate their ?tness facility. We would like to introduce to Gen. David Petraeus our catalog of state- of?the- art, rock-solid Nautilus? commercial ?tness equipment. Almost as appealing to the CIA as reduced government pricing will be, is the fact that all Nautilus? commercial strength and cardio IS made right in our Independence, Virginia manufacturing facility. In fact, our new Nautilus? K2 IS the ONLY vertical climber brand that IS MADE IN THE a perfect ?t for a US governmental ?tness facility! We would love it if you could put us in contact with Gen. Patraeus. We would like to offer to assist him and his staff in the selection of appropriate training equipment from our GSA schedule Our Director of Government Sales can utilize space planning tools that are custom built with sealed Nautilus? commercial equipment. This will assure the CIA maximum ef?ciency and functionality of equipment within their available space. 2 At some point in the near future, when communications with Gen. Patraeus are under way, would you consider doing an update on this story? We believe that Wall Street Journal readers would ?nd the Nautilus? story- riches to rags and back to riches again of great interest. Of special note is that the iconic American brand of over 40 years has been able to resurrect during the current dif?cult economic climate! Credited, in part, with the widening of our appeal and the revitalization of the Nautilus? brand has been non-stop innovation and expansion in our catalog of commercial products. In 2010, Med-Fit Systems, a twenty-four year old physical therapy and senior care products provider, acquired the commercial ?tness equipment division from a struggling Nautilus? Inc. Since that acquisition, our company has seen pro?t each quarter in commercial ?tness equipment sales. Med? Fit Systems has enjoyed 24 straight years of pro?t, since inception. 7 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012659 1 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012659 Mr. Gorman, it is not only our domestic sales that are increasing each quarter. Countries around the globe are going ga?ga for American-made Nautilus? commercial equipment! In fact, recent agreements with prominent Indian and Chinese distributors promise to deliver many millions of dollars worth of American-made ?tness equipment to Asian ?tness clubs! Regarding the Chinese deal, our owner and CEOE recently commented, ?It?s truly a unique situation in the commercial ?tness industry. Since the acquisition 0_ cm i us? commercial division, we have spent the past two years bringing all of our commercial products from overseas to our Virginia manufacturing facilities, and now we will be doing a good deal of business in China again- this time from a supplier perspective.? Mr. Gorman, there is real heart behind this story. The couple that owns Med-Fit Systems talks the talk and walks the walk. They are health and ?tness enthusiasts who could (and do) model in their own brochures. They donated fitness equipment to a school gymnasium that was demolished in Hurricane Katrina. Besides demonstrating their dedication to providing jobs for Americans by insisting on manufacturing in the USA, every car and that they have owned over the past decade has deliberately been an all-American brand! (Harley Davidson, Ford Mustang, and so on.) I would very much appreciate the opportunity to communicate with you regarding our story, as well as to be put in contact with the Gen. Petraeus. I hope to hear from you soon to exchange more information. Thank you, Marketing Manager Med-Fit Systems, Inc. 543 East Alvarado Street Fallbrook, CA 92028 [p 800.831.7665 [direct] 760.451.3039 760.451.8995 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012660 ClAAct From: Sent: %y,ullgust 10, 2012 1:46 PM To: 'Gorman, Siobhan' Subject: RE: Call Hi Siobhan, i did not get a message this am but I've been away from my desk the last couple of hours. I?ll call you in just a few minutes. Best, Todd From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailto @wsj.com] Se t: Fridav August 10, 2012 1.40 PM ClAAct Su ject: RE: Call Hi Todd, Just wanted to make sure you got my message this am. Best, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman . Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862-9234 me??w [mailto @uciagov] Sent: ursday, August 09, 2C 1 PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Call Hi - I?ll definitely be around. Please ring at your convenience. From: Gorman, Siobhan [mailto: @wsj.com Sent: Thursday, August 09, 201 5:52 PM ME ,Subject: Hi Todd, I just got your message. I'm running out to pick up my daughter. Are you around tomorrow morning? Maybe I can ring you then? Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012660 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012661 . From: German, Siobhan m@ wsj.com] Sent: Monday, August 1 To: Subject: "tour group" Yes, it is a lot of back and forth. Certainly suggests IRGC wants their guys out of there. Really appreciate your looking into it. Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) Fromw Sent: Monday, August 13, 201 2 PM To: German, Siobhan Subject: RE: IRGC "tour group" - Hi Siobhan, Off the record, that? a lot of back and forth but let me look into this one and PH get back to you soonest. Best, Todd From: German, Siobhan [memo?mm Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 2:39 PM ClAAet Subject: IRGC "tour group" Hi Guys, Looks like we?re returning to our friend Qasem Soleimani. With regard to these 48 IRGC guys on their "tour," we?re told Soleimani asked Assad to'use Syrian army resources to free the 48. But we?re told Assad refused, saying they have more urgent priorities in the war. Soleimani then said he was going to send Quds force. in to free the 48. Assad also refused saying that because the Syrians are denying that IRGC is involved, they cannot send in commandos. After that refusal, the Iranian government went to Turkey asking for help in freeing the 48 operatives. Turkey has been non responsive. Wondering what guidance you might be able to provide on the above. Any sort of wave would be very helpful. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Jaumal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012661 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012662 ClAAot From: Gorman, Siobhan?wsj.com] Sent: Monday, August 13. 2012 6:28 PM To: Cc. Subject: Re: Response - Iranian Hostage Question Thanks so much. This is very helpful guidance. I appreciate your looking into it. Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. (202) 862?9234 [mailto ?lucia.gov] . ClAAct Sent: Monday, August 13, 201;. at? PM To: Gorman, Siobhan Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: Response - Iranian Hostage Question Hi Siobhan, Off the record, we can?t corroborate what you're hearing about the alleged ping-pong match between Soleimani and Assad. Without getting into the affiliation of the Iranian hostages, we think it?s natural that Iran would consider a variety of options for freeing its citizens who remain in captivity. I would steer you off the idea that the Turks??who as everyone knows have good connections to the opposition?haven't tried to help Tehran free the hostages peacefully. Hope this helps! Best, Todd Todd D. Ebitz Media Spokesperson Office of Public Affairs SW Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012662 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012663 From: German, Sent: Tuesda August 14, 2012 4:08 PM To: . Subject: ama 5 me In prison Hi Todd, I Were you able to get any clarity on the fact?checking qus I had on'JamaI in terms of arrest and reiease? Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan German Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Releaee: 2017/05/12 C06012663 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06012665 From: Gorman, Sent: Frida ,August 17, 2012 1:33 PM . To: Subject: ec mg in HiTodd, just wanted to circle back on my query form a couple days ago. I rang you, but you were out. Not sure when you?ll be back. I?ll be out of the office for a meeting this afternoon, so you can ring my cell after 2:30 or so. Thanks, Siobhan Siobhan Gorman Intelligence Correspondent The Wall Street Journal. 1025 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 862-9234 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006012665 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013340 From: Dilanian,Keri Elatimescom] Sent: pn :41 AM To: Subject: i realize i have a lot of queries - this is lowest priority, but when you have time, I wonder if you can tell me whether CIA knows if these names are accurate and whether they were militants or non combatants. In Waziristan, though, many take those assurances with skepticism. On a visit to Islamabad last week, Noor Magul, a farmer from North Waziristan, spoke of his anger at the death of three relatives who were killed last Oct. 30 when a drone struck the car in which they were traveling. Naming the men as Khastar Gul, Mamrud Khan and Noorzal Khan, Mr. Magul insisted they had no militant links but worked in a local chromite mine. have revenge in my heart,? said the 64-year-old, ?ngering his ash-colored beard. just want to grab a drone by the tail and smash it into the ground.? n?tries-to-mend-us- ties.html? Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(2o2) 824 8328? Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013340 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013341 7 From: Dilanian, Sent: pril 12, 2012 4:24 PM To: Subject: RE: regarding this reported strike Thanks man. Thought you were skiing in aspen or something. Original From: @ucia.gov [mailtol @ucia.gov] Sent: urs ay, April 12, 2012 . - To: Dilanian, Ken Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: regarding this reported strike Ken, Off the record, Wahishi has been in Yemen for years now where he has led AQAP. There's really no question on that. I'd steer you off of the conclusion the article makes that AWahishi was the subject of the action. Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs W. Original Message-??-- (t0(6) From: Dilanian, Ken [mailtoz 1atimes.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 9:25 AM To: Subject: regarding this reported strike Hi, Preston. This one sounds like you guys. Can you tell me whether indeed Al-wahishi was the target and/or does CIA have evidence he left Pakistan for Yemen? Do you agree that a civilian was killed? Ken April 1 - One Yemeni civilian was killed and six others were? injured in a US drone strike at 4pm on Friday in Azzan of Shabwa governorate, east Yemen, eyewitnesses told the Yemen Times. The drone fired two missiles at a Hyundai vehicle thought to belong to militants with connections with Al-Qaeda. Locals who hurried to the scene of incident found the torn bodies of seven people scattered over the road. Saleh Ali Ba Zyad, Saleh Abdulfatha Hamid, Abdullah Mohamed Hamid, Hamza Khaled Ba Zayad, Ali Hassan and another unidentified man were wounded during the strike after shrapnel showered the neighboring area. Mohamed Saleh Al?Suna, 55 from Al-Hawta city in Shabwa died from - injuries sustained from shrapnel in the strike. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013341 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013341 Local security sources said that the strike attempted to target the leader of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, Naser Al?wahishi. Pakistani officials have previously said that Al?wahishi was killed on Dec. 28 2010 when two American missiles were fired at a militant camp in North Naziristan in Pakistan. Al-wahishi has also previously been reported killed by a drone strike in an area of Shabwa, Yemen. Al-Qaeda has not confirmed the reported death of Al-wahishi, and still publishes his articles and statements in their Sada Al-Malehim Magazine. At 10:00 pm on Friday armed men from the group Ansar Al-Shariah blew up Yemen's liquefied natural gas pipeline in revenge for the US drone strike. The group took control of Azzan city in June 2011 and last week seized the Al-Rudum district in the governorate. The sabotage has suspended gas production and expert, according to the Yemen LNG Company. "Yemen LNG confirms the sabotage of the 38 inch gas pipeline that links block 18 to the Balhaf terminal on the Gulf of Aden," reads the statement poSted on website of the company. ?The explosion occurred at 22:00 on 30 March 2012 in a desert zone 40km North of the Balhaf Liquefaction Plant. It caused no victims," the company explained. It added that production was suspended, ?but the loss of production is expected to be limited to four cargoes as the LNG Plant was due to shutdown on April 15 for annual maintenance." The French Total Company owns 40 pertent of Yemen's LNG, followed by Hunt Oil and the Yemen Gas Company each owning 17 percent, the South Korean Company owning 10 percent, six percent for Korea Gas Corporation, about six percent for Hyundai Corporation and five percent for the General Authority for Social Insurance and Pensions. A security officer in Abyan said in earlier statement to the Yemen Times that drone strikes often result in human causalities and panic local communities. "We can arrest Al-Qaeda affiliated persons without committing crimes against civilians," the security officer assistant said. US airstrikes in Yemen date back to Nov. 4th 2002, when they targeted Abu Ali Al?Harethi, a Yemeni jihadist accused of plotting the bombing of the destroyer USS Cole on Oct. 12, 2000. A similar air-raid killed over 42 civilians including women and children on Dec. 17, 2009 in the village of Al-Ma'jala in Abyan, south Yemen. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013341 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013342 ClAAct From: Dilanian, Sent: Tuesda A ril 17, 2012 8:06 PM To: Subject: Re: Out of the Office Original message--?-- a. nun-n- 'l {1 Ken, I?m going to be away on leave until early next week. Please use the alias as I won?t be responding to emails. Take care and I'll talk to you when I get back. Take care, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs Bucia.gov ClAAct Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013342 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013343 From: Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 1 1 :15 AM To: Dilanian. Ken Cc: ucia.gov) Subject: RE: Hey Ken, That was Todd trying to call. We?re about to head into a meeting. We?ll get back to you a little later. Thanks, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson Office of Public Affairs DEM-EM ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken [mailto @latimes.corn Se April 24, 2012 11:08 AM To: Subject: that you? l'm on the line. was that yemen strike they announced today you guys? Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(2o2) 824 8328i Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013343 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013344 ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ke @Iatimes.com] Sent: Frida A ril$ PM . i ClAAct Subject: this is where we are headed preston, tell me if you guys want to push back on any of this. not running this weekend. we can talk Monday. ken of CIA officers, private contractors and special operations troops have been inserted in southern Yemen to work with local tribes on gathering intelligence for U.S. drone strikes against militants, U.S. officials and others familiar with the secret operation said. The development marks a significant escalation in the U.S. effort to deal with what officials say is a growing threat from al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and to help the Yemeni government regain control of southern provinces that have fallen under militant control. But the operation also draws the U.S. into a deeper direct military role in Yemen, 3 country that President Obama said in 2012 that he had ?no intention of sending U.S. boots on the ground.? The teams have begun operations in the south earlier this year, the officials said, after President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi gave what one official described as ?tacit approval" for the U.S. presence. His predecessor as president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, rebuffed U.S. proposals to put troops in the country. State Department officials were concerned about the plans, arguing that it is dangerous to develop ties to tribal militants who are not necessarily loyal to the government. They were overruled by the White House after officials received alarming intelligence reports about gains being made by extremists in Yemen's south. "This makes me queasy,? one senior State Department of?cial said. ?This is a high risk, low reward proposition." Also this month, the White House also approved an expansion of targeting guidelines for CIA and military airstrikes in Yemen The combination of small American teams working closely with local proxies and clandestine airstrikes is an approach that special operations commanders are proposing as a model not only in Yemen, but in other countries where al Qaeda poses a threat, officials say. Yemeni counterterrorism units have helped the U.S. teams forge relationships with local tribal leaders, one official said. On March 1, AQAP claimed to have assassinated a CIA officer working in Yemen. The U.S. Defense Department disputed that, but it acknowledged that gunmen opened fire on a security training team? operating in southern Yemen. David Cloud The Los Angeles Times Pentagon Correspondent latimes.com o: 202 824 8376 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013344 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013347 ClAAct ClAAct From: Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 4:38 PM To: Dilanian, Ken Cc: . Media ?Subject: RE: any luck? Off the record, should have you something shortly. Thanks Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs Cam From: Dilanian, Ken [m Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 4:04 PM Tm: ClAAct SubJect: any luck? here's what we're One of the major go betweens for U.S. negotiations with the Taliban in Afghanistan had also been in communication with Osama bin Laden about a possible safe haven Al Qaeda senior leaders in Afghanistan after a U.S. military withdrawal, according to Osama bin Laden?s personal notes and letters. The documents??seized in the U.S. raid on his compound in Pakistan last year-- show that Bin Laden had discussions with the Taliban leadership council, known as the Quetta Shura, and the Haqqani network, that controls the North Waziristan tribal agency, about the best strategy for overthrowing Afghan President Hamid Karzai after the U.S. departs, said a former U.S. official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the intelligence. One of the points of contact between Bin Laden and the Taliban was Mohammad Tayeb Agha, an aide to Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar, who met?with U.S. officials at least three times in the spring of 2011 during an effort to negotiate an end to the war. The intelligence haul of documents, hard drives and flash drives -- large enough, officials say, to ?ll a college library -- show a leader wanting a role in shaping the future of Afghanistan, but, at the same time, struggling to manage an organization fractured by a campaign of CIA drone assassinations and increasingly frustrated with the new, inexperienced generation of managers who were rising in the ranks. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013347 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013347 ClAAct From: Dilanian, Kenmlatimescom] Sent: Tuesday, May 7PM To: Subject: RE: any luck? hon?? blur-u nun?? Original nun-luv Ken, Off the record, here?s one piece of important context. Tayeb Agha is the head of the Political Committee for the Taliban. He?s basically a go-between for Mullah Omar and variety of entities and groups?to include al- Qaeda in the past. It?s no surprise, that he has a dirty rolodex and has been involved in passing along some messages with some unsavory characters. It doesn?t mean he?s out any secret deal with al-Qaeda. On background as a of?cial?: ?Tayeb Agha has been a go-between for Mullah Omar, the Taliban, and a variety of entities, including al-Qaeda leaders over the past few years. So it isn?t a surprise to anyone that he has a less than clean rolodex. This doesn?t necessarily mean he has made any secret deals with al-Qaeda.? ?Everyone has their eyes wide open when dealing with reconciliation issues. It is worth exploring the basic notion whether any Taliban elements are willing to give up violence and abandon al-Qaeda.? Hope this helps, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken [mailtoj @latimes.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2012 4:04 PM . To: Subject: any luck? here's what we're One of the major go betweens for U.S. negotiations with the Taliban in Afghanistan had also been in communication with Osama bin Laden about a possible safe haven Al Qaeda senior leaders in Afghanistan after a U.S. military withdrawal, according to Osama bin Laden?s personal notes and letters. The documents--seized in the U.S. raid on his compound in Pakistan last year-- show that Bin Laden had discussions with the Taliban leadership council, known as the Quetta Shura, and the Haqqani network, that controls the North Waziristan tribal agency, about the best strategy for overthrowing Afghan President Hamid Karzai after the U.S. departs, said a former U.S. official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the intelligence. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013347 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013347 One of the points of contact between Bin Laden and the Taliban was Mohammed Tayeb Agha, an aide to Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar, who met with US. officials at least three times in the spring of 2011 during an effort to negotiate an end to the war. The intelligence haul of documents, hard drives and flash drives -- large enough, officials say, to fill a college library -- show a leader wanting a role in shaping the future of Afghanistan, but, at the same time, struggling to manage an organization fractured by a campaign of CIA drone assassinations and increasingly frustrated with the new, inexperienced generation of manag Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013347 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013347 ClAAot From: Dilanian, Sent: Thursda March 29, 2012 5:18 PM To: Subject: any uc . even if you don't get the name, anything on who this guy was and why he was important would be good for you and for me. Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Ti 824 8328 Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013347 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013348 From: . Dilanian, Ken :@latimes.com] Sent: Thursda May 03, 2012 1:42 PM To: Subject: Fw: Samir Khan's cell phone u?m?u?n?t?u?nmnm?h hum-h. message Did the CIA grab Samir Khan?s cell phone? When Samir Khan first arrived in Sana?a he lost his phone which was his only connection to the Al Qaeda operatives he was meeting. He was "heartbroken,? according to the story, written under the name Abu Yazeed. Some time later, Khan was praying in a mosque in Sana?a when he was tapped on the shoulder and asked if he was Samir. It was his contact. .Brian Bennett Staff Writer Los Angeles Times/Tribune Co. Washington Bureau Office: (202) 824-8368 Celt: (W6) :m?m (W6) Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013348 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013349 - From: Dilanian, Sent: Vlay 03, 2012 10:41 AM To: - Subject: RE: does this look better? Just as an aside, my understanding is that there are JSOC guys on these teams, but that they are tasked to CIA. We are grappling with how to word that. meigp?m (W3) Sent: urs ay, May 03, 2012 1 . To: Dilanian, Ken Cc: Subject: RE: does this look better? Off the record Ken, you mean to tell me the LA Times is in competition with the Abyan Daily Planet? Just kidding, we understand your point. Thanks for the heads up. Preston Golson Media Spokesperson Office of Public Affairs may From: Dilanian, Ken [mailtoi @iatimes.com Sent: Thursday, May 03,_ 2012 9:52 AM Tm? Subject: RE: does this look better? Preston, ljust learned there was a story written in a Yemeni newspaper about this, saying there is a joint JSOC CIA team in Abyan. [don't have a copy, and the paper is not online. I am told it's called al Ula (?the ?rst?) based in Aden. This obviously compresses our timetable a bit. Ken - From: Dilanian, Ken Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 2:39 PM Subject: does this look better? teams of U5. operatives and private American contractors and have been living in remote areas of Yemen under the protection of tribal security forces to gather intelligence for US. drone strikes against militants, U.S. officials and others familiar with the covert operation said. The development marks a significant escalation in the U5. effort to deal with what officials say is a growing threat from al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and to help the Yemeni government regain control of southern provinces that have fallen under militant control. The sources would not say how long the American teams have been operating in the tribal regions of Yemen, a country that President Obama said in 2012 that he had "no intention of sending U.S. boots on the ground.? Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013349 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013349 One official said President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi gave "tacit approval? for the U.S. presence, but another source said the teams were at work even while his predecessor as president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, was still in office. In 2010, Saleh rebuffed a U.S. proposal to put troops in the country, leaked State Department cables show. Last year, President Obama authorized the CIA to begin flying armed drones over Yemen, augmenting an existing U.S. military effort to target militants. Small numbers of U.S. military trainers, based mainly in the capital, Sana?a, were withdrawn last year as Salah?s government was buffeted by protests that eventually forced his ouster. But the CIA teams remained in place, hunting al Qaeda militants and developing intelligence that has led to a series of successful drone strikes this year, one source said. The U.S. military trainers have resumed Operations in recent months. Officials in some parts of the U.S. government are concerned that the presence of Americans conducting operations would engender ill will in Yemen . "This makes me queasy,? one official said. ?This is a high risk, low reward proposition. We have good intelligence cooperation with the Yemenis, and they have people on the ground. Why we would feel the need to send our own guys running around the wadis looking for bad guys, is beyond me.? Last month, the White House also approved an expansion of targeting guidelines for CIA and military airstrikes in Yemen. The strikes may now target militants whose names are not known, but who have been deemed a threat to U.S. interests. On Wednesday a U.S. strike killed 15 Al Qaeda-linked militants when missiles hit their? camp north ofJaar town in the southern province of Abyan. Al Qaeda has held Jaar for a year now. Parts of the province's capital Zinjibar are also under Al Qaeda control, but government troops fought their way into the city's center last week. Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Ange/es Times o:(202) 824 8321 Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013349 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013349 ClAAct From: Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 5:35 PM To: Dilanian, Ken Cc: Media Subject: RE: does this look better? Hey Ken, sorry for the delay. Off the record, what you?re being told about our activities still isn?t true. Take care, Preston Goison Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken [mailto @latimescoml Se t: Thursd y, May 03, 2012 10:22 AM To: Cc: Media Subject: RE: does this look better? It?s the veritable New York Times of Yemen! To: Dilanian, Ken Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: does this look better? [mailtoJ @ucia.gov Sent: urs ay, May 03, 2012 1 Off the record Ken, you mean to tell me the LA Times is in competition with the Abyan Daily Planet? Just kidding, we understand your point. Thanks for the heads up. Preston Goison Media Spokesperson Of?ce of Public Affairs From: Dilanian, Ken Sent: Thursda May 03, 2012 9:52 AM rind (bxs) Subject: RE: does this look better? Preston, i just learned there was a story written in a Yemeni newspaper about this, saying there is a joint JSOC CIA team in Abyan. I don?t have a copy, and the paper is not online. I am told it?s called al Ula (?the first?) based in Aden. This obviousiy compresses our timetable a bit. Ken From: Dilanian, Ken Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 2:39 PM Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013349 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013349 Subject: does this look better? teams of U.S. operatives and private American contractors and have been living in remote areas of Yemen under the protection of tribal security forces to gather intelligence for U.S. drone strikes against militants, U.S. officials and others familiar with the covert operation said. The development marks a significant escalation in the U. S. effort to deal with what officials say is a growing threat from al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and to help the Yemeni government regain control of southern provinces that have fallen under militant control. The sources would not say how long the American teams have been operating in the tribal regions of Yemen, a country that President Obama said in 2012 that he had "no intention of sending U.S. boots on the ground.? One official said President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi gave ?tacit approval" for the U.S. presence, but another source said the teams were at work even while his predecessor as president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, was still in office. In 2010, Saleh rebuffed a U.S. proposal to put troops in the country, leaked State Department cables show. Last year, President Obama authorized the CIA to begin flying armed drones over Yemen, augmenting an existing U.S. military effort to target militants. Small numbers of U.S. military trainers, based mainly in the capital, Sana?a, were withdrawn last year as Salah?s government was buffeted by protests that eventually forced his ouster. But the CIA teams remained in place, hunting al Qaeda militants and developing intelligence that has led to a series of successful drone strikes this year, one source said. The U.S. military trainers have resumed operations in recent months. Officials in some parts of the U.S. government are concerned that the presence of Americans conducting operations would engender ill will in Yemen . ?This makes me queasy,? one official said. "This is a high risk, low reward proposition. We have good intelligence cooperation with the Yemenis, and they have people on the ground. Why we would feel the need to send our own guys running around the wadis looking for bad guys, is beyond me.? Last month, the White House also approved an expansion of targeting guidelines for CIA and military airstrikes in Yemen. The strikes may now target militants whose names are not known, but who have been deemed a threat to U. S. interests. On Wednesday a U.S. strike killed 15 Al Qaeda?linked militants when missiles hit their' camp north of Jaar town in the southern province of Abyan. Al Qaeda has held Jaar for a year now. Parts of the province's capital Zinjibar are also under Al Qaeda control, but government troops fought their way into the city's center last week. Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent - Los Ange/es Times o:(202) 824 8328i Twitter: @KenDIlanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013349 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013350 ClAAct From: Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 5:26 PM To: 'Diianian, Ken' Subject: RE: la times biog item You too. By the way, I heard you on C-SPAN a while back handling queries on a recent unfortunate event down south. Thought you did a nice job with that. Todd From: Dilanian, Ken Sent: Friday, May 04,2012 5:21 PM To ClAAct Su la times blog item Ok, have a nice weekend. Ken Dilanian Los Angeles Times . . 202 824 8328 Ori inal From: @ucia.QOV" ii@ ucia.CIov> T0: anian, Ken" "Media@ucia.qov" Sent: Fri, May 4, 2012 21:14:09 Subject: RE: la times blog item . Hi Ken, Off the record, we appreciate your giving us the chance to take a look before you file. We won't be weighing on this one. Best regards, Todd Todd D. Ebitz Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs SW ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken [mailtoi @latimes.com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 To: Media Subject: la times blog item Guys, I'm about to ?le this if anyone wants to weigh in. CIA mentioned. Dilanian U.S. intelligence operatives on the ground in Afghanistan believe the Taliban is_ stronger than it was before President Obama sent 30, 000 additional troops to the country in 2010, the chairman of the House intelligence committee said Friday after returning from a three day trip there. ?My biggest take away from the trip was the huge difference between what the military believes the state of affairs Is and what our intelligence community believes the state of affairs Is, Rep. Mike Rogers Michigan. "Folks on the intelligence the Taliban is stronger today than it was even a couple of years ago.? Taliban fighters who are captured are more determined than ever, Rogers was told. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013350 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013350 "The general theme there is, ?lt?s not if, it's when we?re gonna win.? Their recruiting is strong.? The ground-level intelligence assessments, Rogers said, contrast with the sentiments expressed by military commanders, a disconnect that has persisted in recent years. Defense secretary Leon Panetta, a former CIA director, said in a speech Friday that he Taliban have been weakened, their momentum has been broken.? Yet Rogers said he was told by CIA of?cers in Afghanistan that worsening corruption among Afghan government officials is driving new recruits to the Taliban, which he said now has a shadow governor in every Afghan province. ?We've seen a lot more violence in the north that we haven't seen before,? Rogers said. "There's been an increase in political assassinations." The Taliban?s goal is to avoid major battles with superior U.S. forces and simply persist until those forces withdraw, Rogers said. Rogers?s Senate counterpart, Dianne Feinstein, a California Democrat who chairs the Senate intelligence committee and was also on the trip, was less pessimistic about the strength of the Taliban, saying she had seen evidence of significant military and intelligence successes. She acknowledged, though, that there is ?a difference of opinion? between the military and the intelligence community over the basic assessment of war progress. Feinstein and Rogers said the intelligence community and military agree that the biggest source of the Taliban?s strength comes from its safe haven in Pakistan, where extremist networks and factories producing bomb ingredients are beyond the reach of U.S. forces. But there are no realistic options to address that problem, they both said, as U.S.-Pakistan relations with Pakistan continue to worsen. - In a speech in ?Kabul May 1, Obama detailed the troop withdrawals he has ordered in Afghanistan. ?Last year, we removed 10,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan._Another 23,000 will leave by the end of the summer. After that, reductions will continue at a steady pace, with more of our troops coming home. And as our coalition agreed, by the end of 2014 the Afghans will be fully responsible for the security of their country." An agreement between the U.S. and the government of Hamid Karzai allows for an unspecified U.S. military presence after 2014, and many have speculated that special operations troops will remain to hunt for Taliban and al Qaeda leaders, much as they do now. But Rogers warned that those operations will become infinitely more difficult without the logistical and intelligence and security support that comes with a large conventional troop presence. The Taliban earns as much as $120 million a year from the country?s heroin trade, Feinstein said. ?My big concern is that the Taliban ends up as a narco cartel, candidly, which is quite possible,? she said. Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times 02(202) 324 8328i (W6) Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013350 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013352 ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken:blatimes.com] Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 4:15 PM To: Media 1 Subject: ap bulletin Hi, just seeking info on this AP thing that just went Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(2o2) 824 8328 (W5) Twitter: @KenDilanIanLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013352 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013354 :From: Dilanian, Keri @latimes.com] Sent: Monda May 7 PM To: Media Subject: RE: al quso Fromm [mailtd @uciagov] . Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 To: Dilanian, Ken; Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: al quso Ken: No. Off the record, he may have been the chief but we can't say with certainty. John Chief, Media Relations Office of Public Affairs From: Dilanian, Ken Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012'7:31 PM To: Media Subject: al quso are you guys confirming on background he was the operational leader of aqap? Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(2o2) 824 aszal Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013354 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013354 ClAAot From: - Dilanian, Sent: ay 07, 2012 7:44 PM Subject: FIE: al quso Looking forward to it, John. Ken [mailto: @ucia.gov] Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 7:12 PM . To: Dilanian, Ken Subject: RE: a! quso Ken: Haha, you?re certainly not senile. No, I haven?t had the pleasure of meeting you yet. We only been on board for two months and my position was dormant for over a year. I'm the new Chief, Media Relations overseeing the spokespersons and entertainment liaison. Hope to meet you soon. All the best, iohn From: Dilanian, Ken [mailtol @latimescom] Sent: Monda May 07, 2012 7:37 PM m?l Subject: RE: al quso forgive my senility, but we haven?t met, have we? Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 7:36 PM (W3) To: Dilanian, Ken; Subject: RE: al quso Ken: No. Off the record, he may have been the chief but we can?t say with certainty. John Chief, Media Relations CIA Office of Public Affairs From: Dilanian, Ken [mailtoi @latimescoml Sent: Monday, May 07, 201 To: Media Subject: al quso 60 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013354 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013354 are you guys confirming on background he was the operational leader of aqap? Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles o:(202) 824 832% 5 Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT 61 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013354 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013354 ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken :@Iatimes.com] Sent: Tuesda May 08, 2012 11:59 AM To: Subject: RE: aI quso ClAAct MM riginal 1:5" . - 1" Ken: Off the record, we are not reading out additional details on the AQAP bomb device. If you need .to, you may say CIA declined to comment. John Chief, Media Reiations CIA Office of Public Affairs From: Dilanian, Ken [mailto @latimes.com Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 11:35 AM ClAAct Subject: RE: al quso John, obviously eager to know if abc news report is true. Ken Ken Dilanian Los Angeles Times 202 824 8328 Original From: @uciaoov" @ucia.qov> To: "Di aman, Ken" Wlatimeseom> Sent: Mon, May 7, 2012 23:41 :12 Subject: RE: al quso Ken: Haha, you?re certainly not senile. No, haven?t had the pleasure of meeting you yet. I?ve only been on board for two months and my position was dormant for over a year. I?m the new Chief, Media Relations overseeing the spokespersons and entertainment liaison. Hope to meet you soon. All the best, John 56 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013354 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013354 From: Dilanian, Ken [mailtd @latimes.com Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 7:37 PM Tm: . Subject: RE: al quso forgive my senility, but we haven't met, have we? Fromm [mailtd @uciagov] Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 7:36 PM To: Dilanian, Ken; Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: al quso Ken: ClAAct ClAAct No. Off the record, he may have been the chief but we can?t say with certainty. John, Chief, Media Relations CIA Office of Public Affairs From: Dilanian, Ken [mailto @latimescoml Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 7:31 PM To: Media Subject: al quso are you guys confirming on background he was the operational leader of aqap? Ken Dilanian . National Security Correspondent 57 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013354 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013354 ClAAot From: Dilanian, Ken :@latimes.com] Sent: ay 08, 2012 4:57 PM To: ClAAct Subject: :a quso .- John, also, this is what We are planning to report, and I want to make sure you wouldn't push back against any of it. Thanks. Ken 1. The ClA?s successful Yemen operation didn't amount to failing an al Qaeda bomb plot that had already been underway, U.S. officials say. It wasmore like an international sting operation, with the spies tricking the terrorists into showing their cards. I 2. Saudi Arabia?s intelligence agency, working with the GA, got an informant in Yemen to pose as a would?be suicide bomber. He then convinced al Qaeda to hand over the sophisticated underwear bomb that is now being analyzed at the FBI bomb laboratory at Quantico, Va, U.S. officials said. The informant has left Yemen, added the officials, who would not speak publicly about classified information. 3. Officials say the bomb bears the signature of feared ai Qaeda munitions expert Ibrahim Hassan Asiri, but the informant apparently never got close to Asiri. The operation did, however, develop information that helped the U.S. locate the senior Al Qaeda operative Fahd al Quso, who was killed in Yemen Sunday in a CIA drone strike, according to Rep. Peter King 4. The nature of the sting operation is why U.S. officials have continually stressed that there was no "active" plot, even as they said the al Qaeda bOmb was intended to be used on an American airliner. Sent: ues ay, May 08, 2012 11:52 AM To: Dilanian, Ken Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: ai quso Ken: 4 . Off the record, we are not reading out additional details on the AQAP bomb device. If you need to, you may say CIA declined to comment. John Chief, Media Relations Office of Pubiic Affairs From: Dilanian, Ken Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 11:35 AM Tag Subject: RE: al quso John, obviously eager to know if abc news report is true. Ken Ken Dilanian Los Angeles Times 202 824 8328 54 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013354 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013354 inal message From: uciaoov" ucia.gov> To: "Dilanian, Ken" 1 @latimes.com> Sent: Mon, May 7, 2012 23:41 :12 Subject: RE: al quso Ken: Haha, you're certainly not senile. No, haven?t had the pleasure of meeting you yet. I?ve only been on board for two months and my position was dormant for over a year. I'm the new Chief, Media Relations overseeing the spokespersons and entertainment liaison. Hope to meet you soon. Ali the best, John From: Dilanian, Ken [mailtd @latimes.com Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 7:37 PM ng Subject: RE: al quso forgive my senility, but we haven?t met, have we? FromQng [mailtq @ucia.gov Sent: Mon ay, May 07, 2012 7:36 PM To: Dilanian, Ken; Subject: RE: al quso Ken: No. Off the record, he may have been the chief but we can?t say with certainty. John Chief, Media Relations CIA Office of Public Affairs From: Dilanian, Ken [mailto @latimescom] Sent: Monday, May 07, 201 7: 1 To: Media Subject: al quso are you guys confirming on background he was the operational leader of aqap? Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(2o2) 824 83281 1 Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT 55 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013354 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013355 From: Dilanian, Ken @latimes.com] Sent: Wednesda ay 11:08 AM To: Subject: ore - Can you say anything about this new activity observed on the Parchin do you guys think it is? My colleague is doing a blog item on it. isis?online.or isis?re orts detail new-satellite-ima e-shows-activi archin-site-in-iran Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(202) 824 8328 Twitter: @KenDilanIan Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013355 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013356 Rapp mm: ClAAct - Sent: nesday, May 09, 2012 5:19 PM . To: Dilanian, Ken Cc: Media Subiect: DNI Review Hi Ken, I hope all is well with you. Off the record, Preston will get back to you on the crime report matter. On the review, you can use the following comment on the record, as a CIA Spokesperson: ?The entire intelligence community should be concerned about recent unauthorized disclosures, and CIA will participate fully in the DNl's internal review.? Best regards, Todd Todd D. Ebitz Media Spokesperson CIA Of?ce of Public Affairs - ClAAct Em ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken [mailtoi blatimescoml Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 3:09 PM To: Subject: leak probe Preston, can you confirm on background that the CIA has been asked to participate in this, and what about the crime report. Ken 02:08 PM ET ?py chief orders review of bomb plot leaks By Barbara Starr Director of National Intelligence James Clapper has ordered an internal review across the intelligence community to determine if leaks regarding a Saudi mole who in?ltrated an Qaeda af?liate in Yemen came from any of the 16 intelligence agencies he oversees. Recommended: Mole in?ltrated al Qaeda plot The move comes after revelations this week that a mole helped foil a plot to blow up a U.S.-bound plane by penetrating al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013356 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013356 "We are looking internally to determine whether or not there were unauthorized disclosures of unclassi?ed information," said a US. intelligence of?cial, who has direct knowledge of the review but declined to be named and was only authorized to discuss it if no name was used. Watch: Rep. Peter King on why the leaks 'put a lot at risk' The review will not include the White House or the national security staff, which technically is not part ?of the intelligence community. At this point, Clapper's general counsel staff will conduct the review. It is not a formal investigation and does not involve the inspector general. "We aren 't there yet, the of?cial said, noting that an investigation is a process with legal procedures and rami?cations for disciplinary action. Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(202) 824 83281 1 (W6) Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013356 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013357 From: Dilanian, Ken latimes.com] Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 2:12 PM To: Media Subject: today's strikes . any readout coming? Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(2o2) 824 83281 Twitter: @KenDiIanianLAI Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013357 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013359 ClAAct From: Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 5:33 PM To: 'Dilanian, Ken' Subject: RE: story moving Ken pls. give me two minutes if you can. From: Dilanian, Ken [mailtgl @latimes.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 5:14 PM Tel: ClAAct Subject: story moving Todd, 1 am about to pull the trigger. What 1 most need now is that stuff about why the new policy. Because we are doing a broader piece on the 15. The Patneau stuff can wait, because will do a separate item on it, tomorrow if need be. Ken Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(202) 824 8328i Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013359 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013360 ClAAct From: ClAAct Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 6:41 PM To: 'Dilanian, Ken' Cc: 'media@ ucia.gov' Subject: RE: Patneau Wiping my brow. Ok_, will be in touch. Have a great afternoon, Todd From: Dilanian, Ken [mailto @latimescom] Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 201 WE ClAAct - Subject: Re: Patneau Ken Dilanian . Los Angeles Times ClAAct Original message-?-?- Frommw l@ ucia.gov> ClAAct To: "Dilanian, Ken" 6 Co: "Media@ucia.qov" Sent: Tue, May 22, 2012 22:16:06 Subject: Patneau Hi Ken, Working on that. Were you still thinking about publishing tonight on Patneau or can that hold until tomorrow? From: Dilanian, Ken [mailgl @Iatimes.com Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 6:12 PM TIME ClAAct Subject: RE: the country of georgia, By the way, still interested in patneau stuff if you can get it. Ken Dilanian. Los Angeles Times 202 824 8328 ClAAct Original message--?-- From: ucia.oov" ucia.qov> To: "Dilanian, Ken" 1 @Iatimes.com> Sent: Tue, May 22, 201222:00:16 Subject: RE: the country of georgia, Yes, the country of Georgia. From: Dilanian, Ken [mailto @latimes.com Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 20] ClAAct Su . country of georgia, Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013360 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013360 Freddie R. Woodruff was a gifted linguist who had mastered German, Turkish, Greek and Russian. He was killed in Georgia in August 1993 after volunteering for a temporary assignment. meisw (W3) Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 5:39 PM To: Dilanian, Ken Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: story moving Hi Ken, This is what I can offer, on the record, from me as a CIA spokesperson: "The Agency doesn't discuss the specifics of internal procedures, but we do periodically review the names of those who have stars on the wall to determine when or if an identity should be declassified.? From: Dilanian, Ken [mailto latimes.com Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 201 T01: ClAAct Subject: story moving Todd, I am about to pull the trigger. What I most need now is that stuff about why the new policy. Because we are doing a broader piece on the 15. The Patneau stuff can wait, because I will do a separate item on it, tomorrow if need be. Ken Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(202) 824 83221 Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT . Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013360 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013360 . ClAAct From: Sent: nesday, May 23, 2012 12:27 PM . To: 'Dilanian, Ken' . Cc: Media Subject: RE: Patneau That?s very helpful to know. I?ll let you know soonest what we might be able to offer beyond the information in the release. Best, Todd From: Dilanian, Ken [mailto I @latimes.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:24 PM To Cc: Me ia Subject: RE: Patneau Thanks, Todd, and thanks again for all your help. My plan is to do a short item, based on the interview with rthe dad, but I may not have time to file it today. I don?t have much, so whatever you could come up with would be appreciated. Ken megmgm Sent: nesday, May 23,2012 12:03 PM To: Dilanian, Ken - Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: Patneau Hi Ken, I enjoyed reading your story on the ceremony. Are you still planning to write on Jeffrey Patneau today? Thanks in advance for letting me know. Best, Todd Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013360 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013364 ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken @latimes.com] Sent: Wednesday, ay 23, 2012 11:01 AM To: Rapp Cc: Media Subject: . request for help, cia hollywood story Didi, The release of these Bigelow/Boal documents gives me a news peg to the larger story We been wanting to do for some time, which is to look at how CIA interfaces with Hollywood. i wonder if you could help by making Ian available to talk about his job. My angle on this is that, Pete King?s rhetoric aside, this was a pretty routine effort to cooperate with filmmakers, the sort of thing CIA has been doing for 15 years, as depicted in Tricia Jenkins book, the CIA in Hollywood. This is a storyline that is in your interest, I would think, and to the extent you could provide information about how routine it is to offer guidance to entertainment people who seek it out?including ones who aren't would show that this latest episode is hardly a scandal. i realize you don?t necessarily want the world to know all the mechanics, but aleudicial Watch showed, it's hard to keep this stuff secret. So you may as well try to influence how people think about it, and I?m offering that chance. i am writing for the weekend, so my deadline would be tomorrow by 4pmish. As always, I am happy to accept information on background. Best, Ken Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(202) 824 8328i Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013364 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013365 ClAAct From: Sent: nesday, May 23 2012 5- 54 PM (W3) To: 'Dilanian, Ken? Cc: 'media@ucia. gov? subject: Your CIA/Hollywood Story Hi Ken, 0 Please ?nd below some on the record (from me, as a CIA spokesperson) comments on our general interaction with the entertainment industry: "The has been open about our engagement with writers, documentary filmmakers, movie and TV producers, and others in the entertainment industry. Our goai is an accurate portrayal of the men and women of the CIA, their vital mission, and the commitment to public service that defines them. The protection of national security equities is always paramount in any engagement with the entertainment industry." "Since the mid,19905, a number of officers have served speci?cally in the roIe of entertainment industry liaison officer on our public affairs staff?when that speci?c position has been vacant, other public affairs officers necessarily fill that role. Since 2007, we have provided the contact information for this of?cer?and a description of this part of our mission?as well as ideas for potential storylines?on our website." "The nature of our interaction varies and depends on many factors, including the speci?cs of the project and of the request. Always keeping in mind our duty to protect sources and methods, our standard practice is to answer questions by authors or script writers and debunk about the Agency. On some occasions, when appropriate, we arrange visits to the Agency for unclassi?ed meetings with Some of our officers. Rarely, we have allowed ?lming on our premises under very tight parameters." You can find the letter from the CIA Inspector General?s office to Rep. King on this issue here: CIA Letterpdf Ihope this perspective is useful. Best, Todd Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013365 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013367 fl ClAAct From: Dilanian, Kemlatimescom] Sent: Wednesday, ay 6:26 PM To: ClAAct Subject: question on documents In: um.? whirl-uh? Original Ken, Off the record,as I think you know, it wouidn't have been unusual for to have been introduced with his first name, but I can tell you categorically that he was not introduced in full name. Todd From: Dilanian, Ken Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 5:33 PM To: Media Subject: question on documents Folks, I just noticed in the Boal documents that it appears they met with chief CTC. Can you tell me whether his name was disclosed to them, and if not, how was he introduced? As you know, I think this is a bogus controversy and nothing new (and our story to that effect is slated for the front page Friday), but that one seems like an important question. Ken Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(202) 824 8324 (W5) Twitter: @KenDilanIanLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013367 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013434 . From: David Ignatiu-washpost.com] (W6) Tumdav pm 24, 2012 6:34 PM Subject: FIE: Invitation to Speak at 24 May CIA DI Political Islam Conference-- "Political Islam's Future: Challenges, Choices, and Uncertainties" Smaller roundtable would be great. RE: Invitation to Speak at 24 May CIA DI Political Islam Conference-- "Political Islam's Future: Challenges, Choices, and Uncertainties" to: - . (W5) 64/24/2012 06:19 PM Cc: Media Fr'om ucia. ov> To: ash ost.com> Cc: Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013434 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013434 Thank you David, we appreciate your willingness.; Perhaps next time the schedules will align. Perhaps we can have you by for a smaller roundtable with our PISAP folks sometime in the future. Take care, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs 1 Original I) 6 From: David Ignatius [mailtoi Bwashpost.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 6:13 PM To: Subject: Re: Invitation to Speak at 24 May CIA DI Political Islam Conference-? "Political Islam's Future: Challenges, Choices, and Uncertainties" I would be pleased and honored to do this, Preston, but unfortunately I will be in Europe on May 24. Invitation to Speak at 24 May CIA DI Political Islam Conference-- ?Political Islam's Future: Challenges, Choices, and Uncertainties' to: 04/24/2012 04:01 PM Cc: Media From ucia . ov> Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013434 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013434 T0: :kmm> Cc: David, Our colleagues in the Directorate of Intelligence?s Political Islam Strategic Analysis Program (PISAP) asked us to check your availability to speak at their off-the-record annual conference the morning of 24 May 2012 in Arlington, VA. The theme of this year?s conference is ?Political Islam?s Future: Challenges, Choices, and Uncertainties.? The conference organizers would like you to draw upon the insight from your field experience, reporting, and broad network of contacts during the lead up to the Arab Spring to share how journalists sense that major political, social, or religious changes are in the making. The conference is open to US government intelligence and policymakers. They would ask you to speak formally for 30-46 minutes followed by time for discussion. If you are interested in accepting the invitation please let me know and the conference organizers will contact you with further details. . Thank you very much for your consideration, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ClAAct ?Cia- ClAAct Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013434 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013436 3 ClAAct 3 ClAAct From: Sent: Tues May 08, 2012 9:50 PM To: ?washpostcom' Cc: Media Subject: Re: Your Column Thanks David, Off the record, if it were a normal day we would have. Please don?t hesitate to ping us again or call if we haven't responded soon enough. We were the focus of the media world today, so the prompting would have helped. Normally of course, your queries need no additional prompting. I really can?t speak for why your sources didn't feel welcome coming to CIA, but their method may have been an impediment to the information actually reaching us. The fact they? push for a column before contacting us directly is frankly odd in my opinion. If we don?t know who we?re talking about here or what their information is, it is a challenge to run this to ground. If you have additional information your sources would like to share with us, we will of course be happy to forward it to the appropriate CIA or IC element for investigation. We?re committed to tracking down leads on this matter. Have a good night, Preston From: David Ignatius [mailtd? Fwashpostcoml Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 201 WE Subject: Re: Your Column Preston: Thanks for this. I did try to get comment, and I would have re?ected it in the piece. I think it would be for the agency to follow up the trail I describe in my article. The reason that these former of?cers went to the FBI in the ?rst place with the information is that they felt they weren't welcome at CIA--but believed the info should be communicated the the USG. There's a thread worth following here, imho. David David Ignatius The Washington Post en rom my ackBerry Handheld ClAAct From: @ucia. gov] Sent: 05/08/2012 08:34 PM AST To: David Ignatius Cc: Subject: Your Column David, Off the record, I wish you had called earlier today. We have two people out of the office today (we're already a small staff as you are aware) and you know we're being pinged from all over on this Yemen story. However, we understand you have deadlines. I asked for some context internally and the fact of the matter is we have chased down a lot of Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013436 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013436 MANPADS reports. We?ve even moved more MANPADS expertise into CT from other offices to plus up the cadre of existing experts there looking at this problem. We are constantly looking at reports of possible MANPAD bleed out from Libya. Our assessment is we can?t rule out this is happening, so we take all reports seriously. Continuing off the record, to be honest We find your column somewhat puzzling. So far, I haven't been able to verify the story you presented by the unnamed former CIA officers. i would suspect that most former CIA officers would reach out to CIA contacts, not FBI if they wanted us to look into their reports. Also, I think the piece leaves the false impression we don?t care about MANPADS reports, or that because someone says they?ve heard something, it must then be true. I am sure you understand?that for matters such as these?there are dozens or even hundreds of reports, and rumors coming from all over, some are potentially legitimate, some are from people peddling stories, and others are from well- meaning sources who are just misinformed. It is incredibly hard to get to the bottom of these, but we try each time. We will check internally to make sure we?re not missing anything here. You know the Agency takes threats seriously; we just wonder why you were so quick to believe here that we didn?t? Thanks for the opportunity to weigh in, Preston Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013436 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013437 From: David gnatius_0washpost.com] (MG) Sent: - Tuesda May 29, 2012 4:39 PM To: Subject: Re: Quick additional question I have to be done done about 5:00. Re: Quick additional question to, 05/29/2012 04:11 PM Cc: Media From To: @washpost.com> (t0(6) Cc: Off the record I had to go home early today, My colleagues are checking on your request? right now. When is your cut off? Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013437 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013439 From: 7 Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 1:27 PM To: 'David lgnatius' Cc: - Media Subject: . Comments will be coming shortly, David, Off the record, just wanted to let you know we have several comments coming your way shortly. Thank you for your patience. Preston Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013439 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013441 From: David Ignatiumwashpostcom] Sent: Tuesda May :22 PM To: i (bxs) Subject: Re: Follow up question on Afridi Okay, many tks. David Ignatius The Washington Post 1 (W6) Sent from my BlackBerry Handheld From:@ucia. gov] Sent: 05/29/2012 05:15 PM AST To: David Ignatius Subject: FW: Follow up question on Afridi Fromi: Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 5:14 PM To: @washpost.com Cc: Media Subject: Follow up question on Afridi DaWd: Since Preston is out of the office, I'm responding to your most recent query. Off the record we'd prefer not to mention the General Counsel was in a private meeting with a private organization. Our on the record quote summarizes our response to the concerns raised by the group. All the best, John Chief, Media Relations CIA Office of Public Affairs Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013441 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013443 From: Apuzzo, Sent: Thursday, Aprl 1:34 PM To: :Goldman, Adam Subject: RE: Question for you Perfect. And let?s try to get something with the IG in May? Maybe after we're done with that tour we?ve talked about? We'd love to do it, at your convenience. [mailto @ucia.gov] Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 1: To: Apuzzo, Matt; Goldman, Adam Subject: RE: Question for you Thanks Matt 4 we?ll reach out to NPR. From: Apuzzo, Matt Imailto bagorg] Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 11:30 AM TEE Goldman, Adam Subject: RE: Question for you' ClAAct Those quotes are my quotes, summarizing what the report said. i don?t think NPR got something wrong, per se. I think what happened is, they grabbed this quote from an hourlong radio interview. And in context, it makes sense. But when you pull it out and put it in print (particularly with the "he said" parenthetical) it isn?t as clear. Let me know if you think we should clarify this by sitting down with the at his convenience. I believe Adam has a request in on that? I don't know about you, but that seems to me to be the best course of action going forward. Thanks for the very nice note. Good to hear from you. How have you been? Things have been nutty but great here, as you can imagine. -Matt mailtoj ucia.gov Sent: urs ay, April 19, 2012 11:25 AM To: Apuzzo, Matt; Goldman, Adam Subject: Question for you Matt and Adam, Off the record, I know yOu are busy (new Pulitzer you guys really know how to multitaski), but I wanted to ask a quick question on something that I noticed in the below piece that NPR posted. The highlights below suggest that Inspector General gave that quote on the record somewhere, and I must confess that I don?t remember and neither does he. Did NPRget something out of context? Appreciate your help figuring this out. And, I hope your little ones are doing well! Congratulations Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013443 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013446 Rapp From: Apuzzo, Matt @?aporg] Sent: Monday, May 6:37 PM To: Rapp; Goldman, Adam; MARIACO Cc: Subject: Re: meeting with DDCIA Thank you for setting this up today. It was a pleasure meeting you and the DDCIA. I know that there were some strained conversations between our bosses this evening, but as far as Adam and I are concernEd, I hope you found the story fair, accurate and responsible. Thank you again. Matt Original Message From: [May] Sent: Monday, May 67, 2612 65:55 AM CIAAcths) To: Apuzzo, Matt; Goldman, Adam; Lcia.gov bcia.gov> Cc: @ucia.gov 4 ?ucia.gov>; L6ucia.gov 4 l?ucia.gov> Re: meeting DDCIA 3 3 Matt, Adam: could you make it in for a 9:36 appointment? Original Message From: Apuzzo, Matt [mailtoz @ap.org] (t0(6) Sent: Sunday, May 66, 2612 61:34 PM To: Goldman, Adam @ap.org>; Rapp Cc: Subject: Re: - Thanks for setting this up! My info is below: Following up on Adam's point, if this meeting is just the one the DDCIA suggested, to offer some details to the story we agreed to hold for a few days, then just Adam and I will be Coming. We would only need to bring Sally along if there's been a change in those plans and we need to re-discuss something. Thank you again. See you soon. Matt Apuzzo Original Message From: Goldman, Adam .Sent: Sunday, May 66, 2612 61:27 PM To: ucia.gov' ucia.gov>; Apuzzo, Matt Cc: @ucia.gov' L?ucia.ggv> Subject: Re: ClAAct 1 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013446 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013446 Thanks Matt Apuzzo and I are available to come tomorrow morning. I don't think there's a need to bring a senior AP manager. I believe we're on all on the same page after that last chat with the DDCIA. My info is below. Matt will provide his too. Adam Michael Goldman~ Regards, Adam Original Message [mailto: bucia.gov] Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2612 12:61 PM To: Goldman, Adam @ucia.gov bucia.gov> 3? ClAAot Adam - wanted to let you know that DDCIA will be able to speak with you tomorrow; he'd like you to come into our building. We are still working on a time, but I understand that his schedulers are trying to find a morning time slot. I presume you will be available, but please let us know if you'd like to bring Sally or another AP senior as well. We'll obviously need your full name, 008, and SSN to get you cleared in. I'll follow up when the appointment has been firmed up. Regards, Didi The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify The Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1?212-621?1898 and delete this email. Thank you. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013446 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013447 Rapp From: Goldman, Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 6:14 AM To: Raoo: Aouzzo, Matt: Cc: Subject: Re: meeting with DDCIA Great. Thanks. Adam. k) 3 CHINA Original From: ucia.gov [mailto @ucia.gov] Sent: Monday, May 97, 2912 06:11 AM - To: Goldman, Adam; Apuzzo, Matt; b?ucia.gov b?ucia.gov> Cc: 1@ucia.gov @ucia.gov>; @ucia.ggy @ucia.gpv> Subject: Re: meeting with DDCIA . t) 3 will meet you in the lobby. Stand by for parking instructions?-we have an event this morning that may complicate things. Original Message (t0(6) From: Goldman, Adam ClAAct Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 06:05 AM To: hi uzzo, Matt 3 .or Cc: Subject: Re: meeting with DDCIA (b0(6) Yes. C'A??ks) [Onieinil Message From: @ucia.gov [mailtoi Ducia.gov] Sent: Monday, May 67, 2912 95:55 AM To: Apuzzo, Matt; Goldman, Adam; Bucia.gov CC: magma SW ucia. ov> Subject: Re: meeting with DDCIA Matt, Adam: could you make it in for a 9:30 appointment? Original Message (t0(6) From: Apuzzo, Matt [mailtol @aQ.org] Sent: Sunday, May 06 2012 1: 4 PM - Rapp Cc: Subject: Re: 3 Thanks for setting this up! My info is below: Following up on Adam's point, if this meeting is just the one the DDCIA suggested, to offer some details to the story we agreed to hold for a few days, then just Adam and I will be coming. We would only need to bring Sally along if there's been a change in those plans and we need to re-discuss something. Thank you again. See you soon. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013447 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013447 Matt Apuzzo I Original Message From: Goldman, Adam Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 01:27 PM To: Iucia.gov' @ucia.gov>; Apuzzo, Matt Cc: ?ucia.gov' mpg); S?ucia.gov' l?ucia.gov> Sub'ect: Re: 3 (MB) Thanks Matt Apuzzo and I are available to come tomorrow morning. I don't think there's a need to bring a senior AP manager. I believe we're on all on the same page after that last chat with the DDCIA. My info is below. Matt will provide his too. Regards, Adam Original Message From: 1?ucia.gov [mailto/ F?ucia.ggy] Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2612 12:61 PM To: Goldman, Adam Bucia.gov>; 10ucia.gov @ucia.gov> Sub'ect: Adam - wanted to let you know that DDCIA will be able to speak with you tomorrow; he'd like you to come into our building. We are still working on a time, but I understand that his schedulers are trying to find a morning time slot. I presume you will be available, but please let us know if you'd like to bring Sally or another AP senior as well. He'll obviously need your full name, DOB, and SSN to get you cleared in. I'll follow up when the appointment has been firmed up. Regards, Didi The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify The Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1-212-621?1898 and delete this email. Thank you. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013447 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013448 Rapp . From: Apuzzo, Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 8:52 AM To: Rapp Subject: Re: Rep King Sorry. Unintended. We aren't in office together and didn't know each other was asking on it._ From @ucia.gov [mailt-ucia.gov] Sent: ues ay, May 08, 2012 08:50 AM To: Apuzzo, Matt Cc: Goldman, Adam; Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Rep King Guys - you are double-teaming here. Give me a chance to research this a bit. Didi From: Apuzzo, Matt [mailto @ap.org] Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 8:30 A To: Rapp Subject: Rep King See Rep King's comment below, which seems to con?ict with what our understanding is. Can you offer any clarity on that front? Matt From: Scott, Van '[mailto @turner.com] Sent: Tuesday, Ma 08 1AM - 6 To: Scott, Van Subject: Rep. King: Drone attack and terrorist plot linked starting with . SOLE DAB - - 0?3 EN Rep. Peter King tells Soledad O?Brien that there is a link between the drone attack that killed Al Qaeda operative Fahd Al-Quso and the foiled terrorist plot in the United States. 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S.3H 83J.3d M3N W083 O.L 38.3M "0'0 W083 380W 38OI-IONV NNO 0V031OS uo J3 wee-L s?ugwow AepxeaM sue uaugo pepelos (mm Juyod ?amms 81717910900 LOZ 39599 98 J04 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013448 BRIEN: TALK MORE ABOUT THIS GUY BEFORE GET BACK TO CONGRESSMAN KING. NON- IT SET OFF THE DETECTORS AS YOU WALK THROUGH THE AIRPORT TOWNSEND: AL QAEDA IS KNOWN FOR PETN, THE EXPLOSIVE VERY DIFFICULT TO DETECT, IT CAN BE A PUDY TYPE SUBSTANCEPTED TYPE OF COMPONENTS SO NO ONE CONCERNED PETN BUT PETN IS A .NON-METALLICSUBSANS IS A SUBSTANCESUBST A DRONE ATTACK WAS HELD TO KILL AL QUSO. THE DRONE ATTACK WAS SUCCESSFUL IN FOILING THIS KING: YES, I WAS TOLD BY THE WHITE HOUSE THEY ARE CONNECTED, PART OF THE SAME OPERATION, AND WHY I SAID THIS OPERATION IS STILL ONGOING. EVERYTHING THAT FRAN TOWNSEND SAID IS USUAL, MAKES A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF SENSE. NOT IN A POSITION TO SAY ALL OF THE THINGS THAT FRAN DOES BECAUSE OF THE RESTRICTIONS THAT I HAVE BUT IF YOU LISTEN TO FRAN TOWNSEND GETTING A PRETTY GOOD IDEA OF WHAT HAPPENED. WE FULLY UNDERSTAND, SIR. GO BACK TO FRAN FOR A MOMENT. TELL ME THE CONNECTION THEN. WE KNOW THERE IS THIS CONNECTION BETWEEN THE DRONE ATTACK THAT TOOK OUT QUSO AND THIS FOILED PLOT. TOWNSEND: QUSO WAS THE HEAD OF EXTERNAL OPERATIONS FOR AL QAEDA AND THE ARABIAN PENINSULA. AS THE HEAD HE WOULD HAVE BEEN AWARE AND DIRECTING ANY ONGOING PLOTTING SO THEY HAVE A TARGET OF OPPORTUNITY OVER THE WEEKEND, TAKE HIM OUT IN A DRONE ATTACK AND YOU SEE THE DISRUPTION OF THIS PLOT ALSO IN TIME RELATED. IT WAS DESCRIBED AS A ONE-TWO PUNCH. YOU TAKE OUT THE EXTERNAL CHIEF, OPERATIONS CHIEF, AND YOU DISRUPT A PLOT AND THROW THE ORGANIZATION INTO A LITTLE BIT OF CHAOS, WHICH EXPLAINS CONGRESSMAN REMARK THAT THIS IS REALLY, REMAINS AN ONGOING OPERATION. CONGRESSMAN KING BEFORE I LET YOU GO, WHEN WE WERE TALKING ABOUT THIS TREASURE TROVE, FOR LACK OF A BETTER WORD OF INFORMATION THAT WAS COMING OUT AFTER OSAMA BIN LADEN WAS KILLED AND ALL THAT MATERIAL HAD BEEN VETTED, AND WE TALKED A LOT ABOUT THE DRONES AND THE PANIC ALMOST THAT BIN LADEN HAD ABOUT THE DRONES AND ON THE ONE HAND IT SEEMED THERE WAS A TREMENDOUS VULNERABILITY AND ON THE OTHER HAND SEEING TREMENDOUS FLEXIBILITY ESPECIALLY AS AL QAEDA IN THIS REGION CONTINUING TO COME BACK HARD AND FLEXIBLY CHANGING THEIR PLANS AND STRATEGIES. WHERE DO WE STAND TODAY IN TERMS OF SAFETY AND KING: WELL IN MANY WAYS SAFER THAN WE WERE ON 9/11. HOWEVER, AL QAEDA AND ITS AFFILIATES CAN METATHESIS AND MORPH. THEY FIND A NEW METHOD, THEY ARE VERY ABLE SCIENTISTS, AND DOCTORS WORKING FOR THEM, THESE ARE SOPHISTICATED PEOPLE, THEY NEVER STOP. WHY WRONG WHEN PEOPLE IN THE NATIONAL ARENA SOMEHOW SAY THE WAR ON TERRORISM IS OVER OR QAEDA IS CERTAIN PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES QUESTION NEVER LET OUR GUARD DOWN. PEOPLE ARE NOT SURPRISED, THEY CAN USE ALL THE DRONES THEY WANT AND THEY ARE EFFECTIVE. AL QAEDA WILL FIND OTHER WAYS AND TO CONSTANTLY STAY WITH THEM AND AHEAD OF THEM. The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that you have received this communication in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify The Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1-212-621-1898 and delete this email. Thank you. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013448 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013448 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013448 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013450 ClAAot From: Goldman, AdanW? ap.org] Sent: Thursday, Marc :20 PM To: Cw?hbl_Rapp Cc: . Subject: RE: Help Has Arrived! Welcome, I look forward to having lunch one of these days. Adam From: t@ucia.gov @ucia.gov] Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2012 4:49 PM To: l?ucia.gov Cc: @ucia.gov; @ucia.gov Subject: Help Has Arrived! )ClAAct (b)(3)ClAAot Colleagues in the media: happy to announce two new additions to our media relations team at CIA. (You have no doubt noticed that we have been short- handed for a while, and we appreciate your forbearance.) We hope to arrange a get?together for you all to meet them in person sometime this spring. John and Todd below are joining and me as spokespersons. Please include all of us~or use our new group address, media?ucia. gov? o_n your emails to us. Off the record, here is a little more background on our new officers: John R. is the new chief of the media relations branch, a post that's been vacant for a while. A manager of John has also worked for the Deputy Director of CIA. Before joining the Agency in 2605, he built and managed a television station in Lebanon that broadcast to a potential audience of 12 million people. He?also served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Interface Media Group in Washington, D.C., and the General Manager 7 of the Northeast Radio Network in New York state. John holds a BA from University of Pittsburgh and has studied at Stanford University and the Pedagogical Institute in Moscow. Todd Ebitz joins the staff as a media spokesperson. Todd?s 15?year Agency career has focused on producing and managing political analysis on various regions, intluding most recently the Middle East. He holds a Master?s from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and was a Fulbright scholar. Regards, L. Rapp Director of Public Affairs Central Intelligence Agency ClAAot The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013450 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013450 If you have received this communication in error, please notify The Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1-212-621-1898 and delete this email. Thank you. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013450 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013451 From: Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2012 5:29 PM To: 'Goldman, Adam' Cc: Cyn??al_Rapp Subject: RE: Congratula Ions! Now -- note to self, leave earlier for the hospital. Original (t0(6) From: Goldman, Adam Sent: Thursday March n1 2012 5:27 PM To Cc: Rapp; Subject: RE: Congratu1at10ns: Thanks, ?(typo was my fault after baby was born) is doing great. He's at home with his mother. One story: We arrived at hospital at 5:38 p.m. Tuesday. The baby was born 6:18 p.m. . Adam. Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2012 5:22 PM To: Goldman, Adam Cc: ucia. bucia. gov; @ucia.gov Subject: Congratulations. (b (b (b Adam, We hear that congratulations are in order! We?re so happy to hear of the arrival of Gideon Ezekial, and hope mother and son are healthy and happy. Take care - and we hope you can get some sleep! ClAAct The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify The Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1-212-621-1898 and delete this email. Thank you. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013451 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013452 ClAAct From: ClAAct Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 8:55 PM TO: :@ap.org' Subject: Re: greetings Hi adam, Welcome back! I hope the little guy is healthy and happy. l'm out on medical leave until next week. I can have or John cail if you want to chat woth someone sooner. Sorry, l'm not checking the bb often and just saw this. From: Goldman, Adam [m Sent: Monday, March- 26, 2012 10:34 AM To:: ClAAot Subject: greetings Hi You got a minute to chat? I am back from paternity leave and not well rested. was at Gridiron on Saturday. I walked down memory lane. saw GL and also bumped into P4 who seemed in excellent spirits. Adam Adam Goldman Reporter The Associated Press Washington, DC Bureau (w)202-641-9570 we The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that you have received this communication in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify The Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1-212-621- 1898 and delete this email. Thank you. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013452 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013454 I From: Goldman, AdamS?ap.org] (W6) Sent: Th March 29, 2012 4:26 PM T?i . Subject: - greetings You there? Adam Adam Goldman Reporter The Associated Press Washington, DC Bureau (wl202-641-9570 The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that you have received this communication in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify The Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1-212-621-1898 and delete this email. Thank you. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013454 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013455 ClAAct - From: Goldman, Adammaporg] Sent: Thursday, March :30 PM To: Media Subject: anybody have time to chat? Adam Adam Goldman Reporter The Associated Press Washington, DC Bureau (w)202-641-9570 (W6) The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this . communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that you have received this communication in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify The Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1?212-621-1898 and delete this email. Thank you. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013455 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013456 From: Goldman, Adam @ap.org] Sent: Frida March 30, 2012 1:11 PM To: . Subject: RE: greetings from inside the DC bubble Let?s do it Monday or Tuesday. No rush. Who?s point on We're getting chatter from our folks in Yemen that al- Wahishi died in a strike. We?re being cautious and waiting. The bodies were pretty charred. From' @ucia.gov @ucia.gov] Sent: rnuay, tarch 30, 2012 1:08 PM To: Goldman, Adam Subject: RE: greetings from inside the DC bubble Hey Adam Off the record, if you can wait, Monday probably would be better. You know how Fridays are; everyone is trying to wrap up their stories for the week. However, if you need to talk to today, this afternoon is fine but I haven?t had a chance to do all the homework i would have liked to do on Vinas. Preston Golson Media Spokesperson - CIA Of?ce of Public Affairs (W3) @801 ClAAct From: Goldman, Adam Mm] Sent: Frida March 30, 2012 12:58 PM de ClAAct Subject: greetings from inside the DC bubble Better to talk this afternoon or Monday? Adam Adam Goldman Reporter The Associated Press Washington, DC Bureau (w)202-641-9570 The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this . communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that you have received this communication in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify The Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1-212-621-1898 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013456 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013456 and delete this email. Thank you. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013456 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013457 ClAAct From: Goldman, Adam:@ ap.org] Friday, March 30, 2012 2.22 PM (3) ClAAct Subject: RE: greetings from inside the DC bubble Attachments: ClAAct We can chat about the video too. From @ucia.gov [mailtol @uciagow Sent: Fri ay, March 30, 2012 1:08 PM To: Goldman, Adam Subject: RE: greetings from inside the DC bubble Hey Adam Off the record, if you can wait, Monday probabiy would be better. You know how Fridays are; everyone is trying to wrap up their stories for the week. However, if you need to talk to today, this afternoon is fine but I haven?t had a chance to do all the homework I would have liked to do on Vinas. Preston Goison Media Spokesperson CIA Of?ce of Public Affairs ClAAct From: Goldman, Adam - 0, 2012 12:5 3 8 PM ClAAct Sub] greetings from inside the DC bubble Better to talk this afternoon or Monday? Adam Adam Goldman Reporter The Associated Press Washington, DC Bureau (w)202-641-9570 we The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that you have received this communication in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. 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If you have received this communication in error, please notify The Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1-212-621-1898 and delete this email. Thank you. 16 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013481 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013486 ClAAot From: - Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 3:18 PM To: 'Dilanian, Ken' Cc: 'media@ ucia.gov' Subiect: RE: hollywood Hi Ken I just called you on this. Please call me back and l'll clarify. Todd From: Dilanian, Ken [mailto @Iatimes.com] Se t: Thurs ay, May 24, 2012 2:25 PM 7? ClAAot Su ject: ho lywood Todd, quick on Hollywood story. What?s the best way to characterize the vault referenced in the emails. There is more than one vault at cia, right? is this just a scif? where some planning for the op took place? Ken Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Tim 824 832d Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/051712 C06013486 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013487 ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ker-latimes.com] Sent: Wednesda May 30, 2012 6:27 PM To: Subject: e: renovations dead? will defer to him on that one. Was wondering if he had dropped it.? Ken Dilanian Los Angeles Times 202 824 8328 MB) ClAAct Original From: @uc a.qov" @uciagow To: "Dilanian, Ken" - @latimesconb Cc: "Medi_a@ ucia.qov" Sent: Wed, May 30, 2012 21:23:11 Subject: Re: renovations dead? Ken, Off the, record, happy Wednesday to you. Unfortunately you are probably too late to the party on this one. One of your competitors already has a fairly comprehensive story on the that is written and will come out any day now. Just letting you know this as you determine which leads you are going to pursue. Best wishes, Preston From: Dilanian, Ken lmailto @latimescoml Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:09 PM Tel: (bxs) Subject: renovations dead? - Hey, Preston, Happy Wednesday. just heard that the director?s proposal to build a new fitness center (or overhaul the old, if that is more correct) has been killed, in light of the crappy budget situation. Is that true? What?s the current are two, right. and how big and old are they? No daily deadline. Ken Ken Dilanian Nationai Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(202) 824 8328? Twitter: @KenDilanIan - Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 008013487 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013487 From: Sent: rI ay, une 01, 2012 2:19 PM To: 'Dilanian, Ken' Subject: RE: renovations dead? Not him, but close it going? Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ucia. ov From: Dilanian, Ken [mantd?blatimescoml Saw?y, May 30, 2012 6:25 PM To Subject: Re: renovations dead? Entous! Ken Dilanian Los Angeles Times 202 324 8328 Original Fromi @ucia.qov" @ucia.qov> To: "Dilanian, KenV??g?gatimescom> Cc: "Media@ucia.qov" Sent: Wed, May 30, 2012 21:23:11 Subject: Re: renovations dead? Ken, Off the record, happy Wednesday to you. Unfortunately you are probably too late to the party on this one. One of your competitors already has a fairly comprehensive story on the that is written and will come out any day now. Just letting you know this as you determine which leads you are going to pursue. Best wishes, Preston - From: Dilanian, Keri @Iatimescom] Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 04:09 PM To Subject: renovations dead? Hey, Preston, Happy Wednesday. just heard that the director?s proposal to build a new fitness center (or overhaul the old, if that is more correct) has been killed, in light of the crappy budget situation. Is that true? What's the current are two, right. and how big and old are they? No daily deadline. Ken Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013487 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013487 Los Angeles Tim 02(202) 824 8328: (W6) Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 7906013487 Approved for Release:l2017/05/12 C06013489 ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken @latimes.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 06 90 11:41 AM TO: Dilanian, Ken Subject: RE: thanks and question PS., Brachman told me Abu Musab al-Suri was the next most dangerous guy after 31 Libi. Do you guys believe he was in fact released from prison in Syria? any idea where he is now? From: Dilanian, Ken Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 11:24 AM To: @ucia.gov' - Sub] anksand question Preston, thanks for your help yesterday. 00 your peeps have an idea who a likely successor might be? Or is there no logical successor, which in itself says something about the state of core al Qaeda? I?m trying to gin up a daily on this. Ken Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(202) 824 8328i Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013489 . Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013495 ClAAct From: Dilanian, Kenmlatimescom] Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 4:05 PM ClAAct Cc: Media Subject: RE: questions about congressional oversight No doubt they would. I was surprised to see that a member of HPSCI and two members of armed services signed that letter. Thanks. Ken ClAAct me?uciagov Sent: nesday, June 13, 2012 4:04 PM To: Dilanian, Ken Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: questions about congressional oversight Ken, Off the record, I suppose members of and SSCI would probably differ with the letter from their colleagues and would assert their jurisdictional prerogatives. We?ll take a look at your questions and get back to you. Take care, Preston Golson . Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ?lm From: Dilanian, Ken [mailt?Iatimes.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 2:56 PM TO 3 ClAAct Cc: a Subject: questions about congressional oversight Hi, Preston, l?m working on a story about Congressional oversight of drone strikes that i think presents a good opportunity for you guys. In the letter beiow, a number of lawmakers assert that there is no meaningful oversight of the drone programs. I am told differently by people I trust, and I am trying to craft a story that explores that and puts some meat on the bones. Not only would such a story be reassuring to the public, wouid think, but it would also be an opportunity to explore the misinformation about strikes that sometimes comes out of local media reports. it?s one thing for you to say three kilied instead of 15, and it's another for Congressional aides from both parties to back you up. Part of what this story will do, if you can help be bring it to fruition, is quote Congressional of?cials saying that great care is taken to avoid collateral damage and that the reports of widespread civilian casualties are simply wrong. Here are some questions. I?d like to try to put this to bed by the end of next week. I understand you may want to answer some of this on the phone. I am hoping that in the wake of the John Brennan speech, these questions can be answered, since they are about the program in general, which has been publicly acknowledged. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013495 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013495 Oversight committee staffers now regularly review videos of strikes, something that was not happening as of early 2009. When did Congressional staff begin watching videos of strikes? Was there debate within the agency about letting that happen? - Other than lawmakers and their aides, who outside the agency regularly sees those videos? I am told that list is small. Will the videos someday be declassi?ed? I Has the imagery gotten better over the last three years? Military drone footage on the web would suggest it would be dif?cult for untrained people to know what they are seeing. But it?s my understanding that high def video is now common in many of the sensors, meaning the images are much clearer. Is that accurate? Sen. Feinstein has said the committee reviews all ?strike records?. My understanding is that that includes the targeting package, after action reports and battle damage assessments. Could you give examples of other sorts of documents it would include? Has congressional oversight led to any changes, formal or informal, in policies or procedures? If so, can you give me an - idea of what they are without revealing sources and methods? Have the oversight committees conducted investigations into strikes that became controversial, such as the March 17, 2011 one in Datta Khel? FYI, want to make sure you are aware of Sen. Feinstein?s letter to the editor on this, and the transcript of her comments after the bin Laden raid. Letters: Sen. einstein on drone strikes May I 7, 2012 Re "Coming clean on drones, Opinion, May 6 Doyle McManus raised some excellent questions about congressional oversight of U. S. drone strikes. The Senate Intelligence Committee, which I chair, has devoted signi?cant time and attention to the drone program. We receive noti?cation with key details shortly after every strike, and we hold regular brie?ngs and hearings on these operations. Committee sta? has held 28 in-depth oversight meetings to review strike records and question every aspect of the program including legality, e?ectiveness, precision, foreign policy implications and the care taken to minimize noncombatant casualties. ?The use of the drones, or the Predator, by the intelligence community is very carefully done. And as part of our oversight, we have a team of staff that goes out there periodically, Spends time out there, looks at the intelligence, watches what is happening, just to be able to provide a measure of oversight that real care is being taken to avoid collateral or civilian damage. And I think they have done a very good job. That's been a concern of mine from the beginning. I asked that this effort be established. It has been. And I think the ?nding is that the intelligence is very solid, that the procedural chain of approval is very solid, and the way in which this is being done is very careful.? Ken From: White, Nathaniel [maiito i@mail.house.gov] 7' Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 11:28 AM Subject: 26 Members of Congress Demand Answers About Combat Drone Program Click here to View this email in your browser Share this email: a a lil' Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013495 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013495 PRESSRELEASE a a a a June 13, 2012 For Immediate Release Nathan.White@ mail.house.gov (202)225-5871 26 Members of Congress Demand Answers About Combat Drone Program Bipartisan Letter Calls for Legal Justi?cation of ?Signature? Drone Strikes Washington DC. (June 13, 2012) Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) and twenty-?ve fellow Members of_ Congress today wrote to President Obama demanding the White House?s legal justi?cation for ?signature? drone strikes, which could signi?cantly increase the risk of killing innocent civilians or those who have no relationship to a potential attack on the U.S., further en?aming anti?US. sentiment abroad. See a signed copy of the letter here. See CongressmanKucinich speaking about the letter here. In the letter Members of Congress demand ?the process by which ?signature? strikes are authorized and executed (drone strikes where the identity of the person killed is unknown); mechanisms used by the CIA and SOC to ensure that such killings are legal; the nature of the follow-up that is conducted when civilians are killed or injured; and the mechanisms that ensure civilian casualty numbers are collected, tracked and analyzed.? The effort to gain greater transparency and accountability over the US. combat drone program has already been endorsed by Amnesty International, CIVIC and the Center for Constitutional Rights. ?We are concerned that the use of such ?signature? strikes could raise the risk of killing innocent civilians or individuals who may have no relationship to attacks on the United States,? write Kucinich et a1. ?Our drone campaigns already have virtually no transparency, accountability or oversight. We are further concerned about the legal grounds for such strikes under the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military ForceApproved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013495 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013495 - may? m- ,1 2 (gag, are faceless ambassadors that cause civilian deaths, and are frequently the only direct contact with Americans that the targeted communities have. They can generate powerful and enduring anti-American sentiment.? The letter has been signed by John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-IL), Rush Holt Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), Charles Rangel (D-NY), Fortney Pete Stark (D-CA), Raul M. Grijalva (D-AZ), Michael M. Honda (D-CA), Barbara Lee Bob Filner (D-CA), Henry C. ?Hank? Johnson (D-GA), C. Woolsey (D-CA), Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL), Ron Paul (R-TX), James P. McGovern (D-MA), John Lewis (D-GA), George Miller (D-CA), Jim McDermott (D-WA), Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), Peter A. DeFazio (D-OR), Peter Welch Jerrold Nadler (D- NY), Keith Ellison (D-MN) Walter B. Jones and Donna Edwards (D-MD). Congressman Kucinich has led the Congress in opposing the use of combat drones against suspected terrorists abroad since the ?rst known attack in 2004. In February m, he asked the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency to suspend the use of Predator drones citing the ?high toll in innocent civilian life.? In the 111th Congress, he sponsored a bill to prohibit the extrajudicial killing of US. citizens abroad in response to revelations that the Administration included US. citizens on its targeted killing list. Lakewood Office 14400 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107 I Phone (216) 228-8850 Fax (216) 228-6465 Parmatown Mall 7904 Day Drive, Parma, Ohio 44129 1 Phone (440) 845-2707 Fax (440) 845-2743 Washington Office I 2445 Rayburn HOB. Washington, DC 20515 Phone (202) 225-5871 Fax (202) 225-5745 Click Here to View this email in your browser Click Here to be removed from this list Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013495 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013497 3 .: (W6) From: Dilanian, Ken latimes.com] Sent: Tuesda June 19, 2012 2:24 PM To: i Subject: RE: re klaidman: this one? ClAAct From: @ucia.gov [maiito @uciaaov] Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 2:25 PM To: Dilanian, Ken Subject: RE: re klaidman: this one? Off the record, the link is below. Perhaps the LA Times will start doing these opvids soon beastcom videos 2012 06 07 Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken Sent: Tuesdav, June 19, 2012 2:15 PM To Su :re aidman: this one? ClAAct meet-the- ress 47660208#47660208 Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent LOS Angeles Times o:(2o2) 824 8328i Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013497 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013518 ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken @latimes.com] (W6) Sent: Tuesdav. June 19, 2012 4:36 PM To: ClAAct Subject: so wnat's the real number here. about50? ProPublica: Obama-administration?s drone death ?gures don?t add up By JUSTIN ELLIOTT ProPublica Published: June 19, 2012 Last month, a ?senior administration of?cia said the number of civilians killed in drone strikes in Pakistan under President Obama is in the ?single digits.? But laSt year ?U.S..of?cials? said drones in Pakistan killed about 30 civilians in just a yearlong stretch under Obama. Both claims can?t be true. A centerpiece of President Obama?s national security strategy, drones strikes in Pakistan are credited by the administration with crippling Al Qaeda but criticized by human rights groups and others for being conducted in secret and killing civilians. The underlying facts are often in dispute and claims about how many people died and who they were vary widely. So we decided to narrow it down to just one issue: have the administration?s own claims been consistent? We collected claims by the administration about deaths from drone strikes in Pakistan and compared each one not to local reports but rather to other administration claims. The numbers sometimes do not add up. (Check out interactive graphic to explore the claims.) I Even setting aside the discrepancy between of?cial and outside estimates of civilian deaths, our analysis shows that the administration?s own ?gures quoted over the years raise questions about their credibility. There have been 307 American drone strikes in Pakistan since 2004, according to a New America Foundation count. Just 44 occurred during the Bush administration. President Obama has greatly expanded the use of drones to attack suspected members of Al Qaeda, the Pakistani Taliban, and other groups in Pakistan?s remote northwest region. Obama of?cials generally do not comment by name on the drone strikes in Pakistan, but they frequently talk about it to reporters (including us) on condition of anonymity. Often those anonymously sourced comments have come in response to outside tallies of civilian deaths from drone attacks, which are generally much higher than the administration?s own ?gures. rmfr-rw-m-I . A. .3 . - 74?ea-ah New . . tibia: .., u. 23.12:.? Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013518 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013518 ?1.7 .. 7.7m. ?Hum?17Prowdes useful p, 7 I tipsfornewcomers . information for it; mammary? 7 Lmembers stationed 1:111 Europe. $15" . Sci?; 4 . W- m, 1230The outright contradiction we noted above comes from two claims made about a year apart: April 22, 2011 McClatchy reports that US. of?cials claim ?about 30? civilians died in the year between August 2009 and August 2010. May 29, 2012 The New York Times reports that, according to a senior Obama administration of?cial, the number of civilians killed in drone strikes in Pakistan under president Obama is in the ?single digits.? As we also show in our interactive graphic, other anonymous administration claims about civilian deaths are possible but imply conclusions that seem improbable. Consider: April 26, 2010 The Washington Post quotes an ?internal CIA accounting? saying that ?just over 20 civilians? have been killed by drones in Pakistan since January 2009. Aug. 11, 2011 The New York Times reports that CIA of?cers claim zero civilians were killed since May 2010 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 906013518 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013518 Aug. 12, 2011 CNN quoted a U.S. of?cial saying there were 50 civilians killed over the years in drone strikes in Pakistan. If this set of claims is assumed to be accurate, it suggests that the majority of the 50 total civilian deaths occurred during the Bush administration when the drone program was still in its infancy. As we?ve noted, in the entire Bush administration, there were 44 strikes. In the Obama administration through Aug. 12, 2o 11, there were 222. So according to this set of claims more civilians died in just 44 strikes under Bush than did in 222 strikes under Obama. (Again, the graphic is helpful to assess the administration assertions.) Consider also these three claims, which imply two periods when zero or almost zero civilians were killed in drone strikes: - September 10, 2010 Newsweek quotes a government estimate that ?about 30? civilians were killed since the beginning of 2008. April 22, 2011 McClatchy reports that_U.S. of?cials claim ?about 30? civilians died in the year between August 2009 and August 2010. July 15, 2011 Reuters quotes a source familiar with the drone program as saying bout 30? civilians were killed since July 2008. It?s possible that all these claims are true. But if they are, it implies that the government believes there were zero or almost zero civilian deaths between the beginning of 2008 and August 2009, and then again zero deaths between August 2010 and July 2011. Those periods comprise a total of 182 strikes. The administration has rejected in the strongest terms outside claims of a high civilian toll from the drone attacks. Those outside estimates also vary widely. A count by Bill Roggio, editor of the website the Long War Journal, which bases-its estimates on news reports, m1_ts the number of civilian killed in Pakistan at 138. The New America Foundation estimates that, based on press reports, between 293 and 471 civilians have been killed in the attacks. The London-based Bureau of Investigative Journalism, which draws on a wider array of sources including researchers and lawyers in Pakistan, puts the number of civilians killed at between 482 and 832. The authors of the various estimates all emphasize that their counts are imperfect. There are likely multiple reasons for the varying counts of civilian deaths from drone strikes in Pakistan. The attacks are executed remotely in often inaccessible regions. And there?s the question of who U.S. officials are counting as civilians. A my last month in the New York Times reported that President Obama adopted a policy that ?in effect counts all military-age males in a strike zone as combatants.? - There are also ongoing debates in the humanitarian law community about who the U.S. may legitimately target with drone strikes and how the CIA is applying the principle of proportionality which holds that attacks that might cause civilian deaths must be proportional to the level of military advantage anticipated. In a rare public comment on drone strikes, President Obama told an online town hall in January that the drones had not caused ?a huge number of civilian casualties.? When giving their own ?gures on civilian deaths, administration of?cials are often countering local reports. In March 2011, for example, Pakistanis including the army chief accused a U.S. drone strike of hitting a peaceful meeting of tribal elders, killing around 40 people. An unnamed U.S. official rejected the accusations, telling Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013518 Approved for Release: the AP: "There's every indication that this was a group of terrorists, not a charity car wash in the Pakistani hinterlands." Unnamed US. of?cials t_o_l_d the Los Angeles'Times last year that ?they are con?dent they know who has been killed because they watch each strike on video and gather intelligence in the aftermath, observing funerals for the dead and eavesdropping on conversations about the strikes.? UN. High Commissioner for Human Rights Naw' Pillay during a visit to Pakistan this month that there should be investigation of killings of civilians by drones and that victims should be compensated. The US. has gm compensation to victims of airstrikes in Afghanistan but there are no reports of victims of drone strikes in Pakistan being compensated. Since the various administration statements over the years were almost all quoted anonymously, it?s impossible to go back to the of?cials in question to ask them about contradictions. Asked about the apparent contradictions, National Security Council spokesman Tommy Vietor told ProPublica: simply do not comment on alleged drone strikes.? Additional reporting by Cora Currier. ProPublica '3 website Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(2o2) 824 8325i (W6) Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013518 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013519 From: Dilanian, I (WES) Sent: Wednesda June 20, 2012 9:57 AM would you quibbile with this? Occasionally a smaller explosion ends the life ofjust one person, as when a missile earlier this month crashed into a room in Pakistan's tribal areas and killed Abu Yahya al Libi, al Qaeda?s number two, officials say. Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times . o:(2o2) 824 8328l . . Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013519 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013520 From: Dilanian, Ken @latimes.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 201 3:23 PM To: Subject: CIAACtmultiple choice a. This wasn?t us. b. Hussein Salah was actually working for the bad guys. 0. It was us, he really was Red Cross worker, and we screwed up. ICRC worker killed in Yemen air strike GENEVA (Reuters) A Yemeni aid worker for the International Committee of the Red Cross was killed by an air strike in Abyan province on Wednesday while carrying out humanitarian work, the agency said. "The International Committee of the Red Cross is deeply shocked and dismayed by the death of one of its staff members, Hussein Saleh, who was killed this morning while on duty in the north of Abyan governorate,? it said in a statement. - "It was an air strike. We have no additional details whatsoever," ICRC spokesman Hicham Hassan told Reuters in Geneva. (Reporting by Stephanie Nebehay; Editing by Kevin Liffey) Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(202) 324 8328? Twitter: @KenDilamanLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013520 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013521 From: Dilanian, Ken @latimes.com] Sent: Frida June 2, 2012 7:2 PM To: - i mom Subject: RE: Late request from Chicago 1 Original a tuna?w Yes Ken, you can report we declined comment. Have a nice weekend! Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs :lmiegm From: Dilanian, Ken [mailto: @iatimes.com (6) Sent: Frida June 22, 2012 5:09 PM ClAAct Subject: Late request from Chicago You guys are a no comment on poland black site, correct? Ken Dilanian Los Angeles Times 202 824 8328 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013521 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013523 ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken @latimes.com] Sent: Friday, June PM (W3) Subject: RE: top ten proliferators Priceless. "Off the record, no comment.? You know, when I first got on this beat, you guys used to say a few things about a few things. Happy weekend. HOWEJQLcia-mmailt ucia. ov Sent: r: ay, une729, 2012 2:3 To: Dilanian, Ken; Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: top ten proliferators Ken, Off the record, we're not reading out any details on the list Figliuzzi refers to, or on who may have been arrested. Thank you for asking. Have a great weekend, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs SW ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken [mailtd @latimes.coml Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 12:20 PM To: Media Subject: top ten proliferators Hi, folks, FBI counterintellchief Frank Figliuzzi testified yesterday that the FBI over the past year has arrested a number of people on the Top Ten Proliferators List. Is this a public list? Can one of you chat with me about who is on it now, and who are the big fish who have been taken down in recent years? %20Fi liuzzi. df Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent . Los Angeles Times (6) 824 8328i Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013523 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013524 . . From: Dilanian, Ken @latimes.com] Sent: - Monda July PM To: Subject: RE: sexual harassment FYI, the manager I mentioned was? yhough I see no reason to name him. anC?uciagov [mailt @ucia.gov] Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 4: To: Dilanian, Ken Subject: RE: sexual harassment Ken, Just tried calling you and you were on the other line. Give me a ring. Thanks! Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs :lw ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 4:26 PM Tm: Subject: sexual harassment Preston, As I bet you have heard, I have been working on a story about Director Petraeus? new sexual harassment policy. I have now gathered enough to write, so I am hoping to talk to you about it. I am going on vacation, so my intention is to ?le this story by close of business tomorrow. l?ll be writing about his recent memo, the new "zero tolerance? policy, and some of the things that led up to it, including a senior officer who was forced to retire under Panetta for having an affair?with a subordinate. l'm hoping that since this does not involve national security secrets, you will be able to engage on this. Thanks. Best, Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times 0:(202) 824 8328 Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013524 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013530 . i From: Dilanian, Ken?Olatimescom] Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2012 10:Subject: RE: Your story This is way over the top. I filed a 35 inch story that did use the quote in full and did some of the other things you are complaining were omitted. The story was cut for space to 20-something inches -- that's the way it goes sometimes. That said, the story as it ran is fair, accurate and balanced.? It leads with the director taking action, when it could have led with the fact of the problem -- which is not something you guys were publicizing. If I reported half the things I have been told by former officers about sexual improprieties at CIA, the story would have been a lot tougher than it was. I find your criticisms especially astonishing given that CIA hides the details of these complaints behind a wall of secrecy, refusing to divulge what the military and any other government agency would have to about the frequency and nature of sexual harassment complaints. The surveys mentioned in this story and other statistical information about employee complaints, properly redacted, have nothing to do with national security and ought to be a public record, as they would be at any other government agency. In reporting this story, I encountered a great deal of skepticism that zero tolerance will be enforced. So I would say you guys have a long way to go on this issue, and your problem is not my story -- it is decades of experiences like the one Ilana Greenstein described, I and unpunished. Ken @ucia.gov] Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2012 9:01 PM Dil ni C: Mediagcgagov (b)(3)ClAAot (b)(3)ClAAct . Subject: Your story Ken, Off the record, you should know that we are extremely disappointed with how you and your editors handled this story. I recognize that we provided you a lot of information -- we hoped that would be a signal to-you how important this issue is to us. You used almost none of what we provided in particular, your failure to use the one quote that we asked be used, your failure to note that the problem hasn't worsened, and your failure to note that we declined to verify any locations demonstrate to us that neither you nor the LA Times had any interest in seriously treating this important issue. . Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013530 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013531 ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken @latimes.com] Sent: uly 03, 2019 4-. 7 PM To: Subject: it?s never simple, is Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times . o:(2o2) 824 83281 1 (W6) Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013531 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013532 ClAAct me: Dilanian, Ken @latimescom] (W6) Sent: Tuesda July 03, 2012 10:30 AM . - i ClAAct Subject: RE: thanks. Sent: ues ay, July 03,2012 10:23 AM To: Dilanian, Ken Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: I?ll give you a call after your conference call, around midday. Thanks! Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Of?ce of Public Affairs item?egg . ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken [mailtq @latimes.com Sent: Tuesda July 03, 2012 9:46 AM - To: Sub] interesting story. I have an 11 am conf call, free other than Bloomberg.com July 2, 2012 Navy To Combat Sexual Assault With New Training Video By David Lerman, Bloomberg News The Navy is turning to professionalactors to help teach the ?eet to be on guard against sexual-assault crimes. A new two-hour training course on sexual assault prevention includes a 40?minute video ?lmed on a ship that depicts situations of improper conduct. ?We used actors and actresses to give it a real feel,? said Rear Admiral Martha Herb, the deputy of Navy Personnel Command, in a conference call with reporters today. ?It looks at decisions the people on the ship have to make to determine whether they need to intervene? The number of reported sexual assaults in the military increased by 1 percent is ?scal 2011 over the previous year, according to a Pentagon report released in April. There were 3,192 reports of sexual assault involving service members as either victims or subjects, the report found. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013532 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013532 ?This is a focused effort by the entire force to eliminate this crime from our ranks,? Herb said. The Air Force said last week it is investigating 12 male military training instructors for alleged sexual misconduct with female cadets. Herb said the Navy?s new training effort had no connection to the Air Force probe. - All Navy leaders those with ranks of E-7 and above with receive the new training by the end of September, said Captain Scott Seeberger, who heads a Navy task force on sexual? assault prevention and joined Herb in the conference call. The rest of the ?eet will be trained by the end of the year, he said. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta in April announced plans to create a ?special victims unit? in each military service branch to help curb sexual assaults. Trained investigators, prosecutors and other personnel would collect evidence and assist Victims of assault. Panetta also issued a directive to ensure the most serious assault offenses, such as rape and forcible sodomy, will be elevated to a higher level of command. Those cases will be handled at a minimum by an of?cer at the colonel or Navy captain level, according to a Pentagon statement. There were 237, 401 women serving in the U. S. military in 2011, making up about 14.5 percent of the force, according to Pentagon ?gures. Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times 0:(202) 824 83281 1 Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013532 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013533 ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken @latimes.com] (W5) Sent: Tuesday. July 03, 201271211 PM To: Cc: Media Subject: RE: just this one case, that?s all - if you know whatever happened. memuciagov (6) Sent: ues ay, July 03, 2012 12:11 PM To: Dilanian, Ken Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: ClAAct Ken, Off the record, if you?re story is going to delve into the historical?especially drawing on legal cases?then we?re not going to be able to wrap this up today. We have every intention of cooperating fully with you on this story. We don?t have anything to hide here and look forward to explaining ourselves and making it clear that the Agency does not tolerate harassment. Realize you are going onkvacation, would you prefer we wrap this up after you return to ensure all your questions get the full treatment? If we stick to the present issue at hand it is more doable to get this done today, however, if you?re looking at more exhaustive history then I think it is fair for us to ask for more time. Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs glucragov From: Dilanian, Ken Sen July 03, 2012 11:31 AM ClAAct Subject: As part of our'chat, can you tell me what happened with this EEOC complaint, and whether any internal policies were changed as a result? . Does the CIA have a double standard when its spies cozy up to foreigners? Veteran female officers speak out. An exclusive report. By David E. Kaplan Posted 4/22/07 -htt It was not your usual beltway gathering of eagles. In the summer-of 2004, the 10 women 'who gathered in a downtown Washington law office arrived with aliases, classified r?sum?s, and tales of a secret bureaucracy run amok. They came toycompare notes, soothe long- Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013533 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013533 frayed nerves, and launch what may be the latest challenge to the embattled Central Intelligence Agency-a class action lawsuit on how America?s premier intelligence agency treats its female spies. LAWYER. Veteran CIA officer Janine Brookner asserts that the agency long has given male spies a pass on relationships. JEFFREY MACMILLAN FOR :The group ranged from young recruits to some of the CIA's most experienced, most decorated female case officers. All agreed on one thing: They had been driven out of the agency for intimate affairs and close friendships with foreign nationals, while male counterparts in similar situations had gotten off scot free. Their complaint, now pending at the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, has flown below the radar?until now. But it has CIA officials on edge, alleging that the suit, if green-lighted by the EEOC, will open old wounds, expose classified data, and unfairly tar the agency with the complaints of disgruntled ex-staffers. The women say they are indeed embittered, angry that the agency to which they entrusted their careers and. safety had turned on them. Twenty-five have now joined the complaint, and attorneys expect at least 50 to eventually sign on. The EEOC will decide later this year if . the case should move forward, but the proposed suit has already galvanized the women behind it. Until now, none have spoken out. US. News has interviewed five of the women at length and talked to many of their former colleagues. All but one of the fiveinsisted on anonymity, concerned over violating secrecy pledges and possible agency retribution. While careful not to disclose classi?ed material, they each offered detailed accounts about friendships and love affairs overseas, while battling an agency they say employs unjustifiable double standards. They describe falling into Kafkaesque nightmares of rumor and innuendo, abusive polygraph operators, and secret hearings from which they were banned. "You have two organizations," says one, a veteran spy who once ranked among the CIA's top female operatives. "There's the organization I worked in and thrived in, but there's a dark underbelly that nobody knows about unless you have a run?in with it. Nobody knows about it because you're not allowed to talk about it." The case could revive an image of a CIA that its leaders have long sought to erase?of a brainy club of macho mandarins, many with Ivy League pedigrees, who ran secret operations and briefed presidents but had little use for women and minorities, except in back-office support jobs. The suit revolves around what are known at the agency as "close and continuing relationships," in which staffers must report all regular contact with foreign Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013533 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013533 nationals?be they friends, cleaning ladies, car mechanics, or, most of all, lovers. The rules 5are explicit, if not always observed in practice. And that, say the women, is the problem. At . the heart of their complaints are the CIA's Centers for Security and Counterintelligence. The centers function, in effect, as the agenCy's internal affairs division, rooting out moles and safeguarding secrets. But the Security Center, in particular, they say, is dominated by . tradition-minded men who believe women are too vulnerable to get emotionally entangled with foreigners. As a result, they claim, the center is driving out some of the most talented female officers. Nonsense, says the CIA. Agency officials, citing privacy restrictions, declined to respond directly to individual complaints, but they are adamant that the women have no case. "As a matter of course, we don't comment on pending litigation," says Mark Mansfield, the CIA's chief spokesman, but he insists that today's CIA plays no favorites. ?Our code of conduct- and the very high standards to which CIA officers are'held-apply to all our officers regardless of their gender." Some familiar with the CIA's handling of these matters, given anonymity, are more frank. ?It's so easy to claim that there?s a double standard," says one, who points out that many of the women were fired not for having affairs but for being insubordinate or concealing their relationships. decision to terminate someone's employment is not made hastily or the source says. "Invariably there's a darn good reason." Others stress that intimate relationships with foreigners have led to serious security breaches in the past and that the agency can't afford to be lax. In their conversations with US News, however, none of the women suggested that the CIA let down its guard. What they argue is not that their records were perfect?they are not-but that men in similar situations have been treated far more leniently. Consider, for one, the case of Sherry Norris. Bright future. Norris (an alias) was part of a new generation of American spies. Fresh out of Boston University, she joined the CIA in 1996. After working to interpret top-secret imagery of terrorist sites, she made an unusual jump from analysis to operations and went off on a two-year tour in a South Asian country. By all accounts, Norris performed well as a young case officer, recruiting one spy in particular who turned heads at her CIA "station" inside the US. Embassy. Herjob evaluations were strong and, as she neared the end of her tour, the future seemed wide open. Then she fell in love. At a party, Norris met a Middle Eastern diplomat, an economics officer from a close US. ally. The attraction was immediate. They began to date, and Norris dutifully advised CIA headquarters of the relationship. A cable came back from her bosses approving the contact, .but she recalls that male friends in the agency warned her to be careful. "They?re tougher on women," one told her. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013533 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013533 The relationship soon turned serious, and Norris told headquarters everything-even when they first made love. "You have to report it all," she explains. "It was pretty embarrassing." To cover herself, Norris also wrote a cable listing all the people her friend worked with. didn't know what I was getting into," she now says. The response was chilling: One of the persons, based on years?old data, might have ties to that nation's intelligence service. This would hardly be unusual-in any embassy?but the CIA's security people came down hard. Norris, they said, needed to end the relationship. Norris couldn?t believe it. Other embassy staffers were embroiled in romantic affairs both inside and outside the office, she says, including several male CIA officers who were actively dating foreigners-with few questions asked. But her tour Was nearly up and, unwilling to jeopardize her job, Norris promised she?d break things off when she left for America in three weeks. Heartbroken, she returned to New York for home leave. said to myself, if he contacts me, I'll respond," she recalls. It took only a day. On her return was an E?mail from him-wanting to come visit. "We were really in love," she says. It was the-summer of 2002. As Norris tells it, days after her lover'sarrival, they traveled to Washington, and she reported everything to the chief of counterintelligence in her division. "This stuff happens all the time," the man reassured her. With an otherwise spotless record, Norris figured she'd probably just get a letter of reprimand-that's what happened to the men she'd heard about. But in October, the agency's Counterintelligence Center called and said the matter had been reviewed; Norris would need to end the relationship after all. The officials were adamant. "There's no working with you on this," one told her. Forced to choose between love and the CIA, Norris reluctantly picked her career. She even had to run her excuse for breaking up by the counterintelligence people. But her lover kept calling and writing, prompting Norris to change herphone number and block his E-mail. Secret panel. Still, it wasn't enough for the CIA's Security Office, which launched a formal investigation. Officials there'grilled Norris for hours on a polygraph machine, asking if she'd disclosed classified information. Then they told her that she had failed the test and referred the matter to the FBI. She let investigators into her house and allowed them to download everything on her home computer. Norris's case dragged on for another year. By then she had become one of a precious few at the CIA fluent in Arabic and was hoping for a promised next assignment to the Middle East. Her relationship had been over for two years, and the FBI, she says, had cleared her. But then came word that a Personnel Evaluation Board-a secret panel dominated by Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013533 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013533 ,counterintelligence and security officers-was examining her case. The board found her seeing her lover again-and voted to fire her. Norris was never allowed to- meet with the board. was shocked," she says. "Shocked wasn't even the word. I did everything right, and I still got screwed.? Security officials took away her badge and escOrted her off the grounds. was told not to talk to anyone or I'd go to jail," she recalls. Higher-ups even suggested she leave Washington. Norris, now 34, has stayed in the nation's capital, where she works with a prominent think tank. She remains bitter about her experience. "Why did I break up with this guy when none of it mattered?" she asks. "There?s no happy ending. I lost him, and I lost my job." I The CIA has been down this road before. In 1995, the agency paid out nearly $1 million to over 400 women in a class action case involving sex discrimination. The complaints back then: lack of promotion, harassment on the job, dead-end assignments. Months before that settlement, the agency handed $410,000 more to one of its most senior female officers, Janine Brookner-also for sex discrimination. A 24-year CIA veteran, Brookner was a rising star at the agency until she became its first female chief of station in Latin America. Agency investigations, relying on staffers she had disciplined for wife-beating and drunkenness, smeared her as a lush and sexual provocateur. With the money she won from the CIA, Brookner put herself through law school, and, since - 1999, she has represented some 40 clients against the CIA. Brookner is the lead attorney in the current class action case. "Women started coming to me around 2002, complaining about double standards," she says. wondered how I could help them?appeals within the system just don't work." The. earlier cases pushed the CIA to change, but within limits, says Kent Harrington, a former senior official who ran the public affairs office at the time. "There clearly was plenty of movement by women, but the attitude and dominant culture didn?t change that much," he says. don't think the system corrected itself through 1998, when I left." Agency officials insist they?ve made progress since then and cite personnel data to support their case: 39 percent of the CIA's espionage branch-the National Clandestine Service-is female, including more than a fifth of its case officers or spies; the number of women in the CIA's senior intelligence service-its executive cadre-grew from 14 percent in 1996 to 25 percent in 2006; and during the same time, the number of female station chiefs-the coveted top jobs overseas?rose from 12 percent to 17 percent. ?Right thing." Diversity is a hot topic within the current CIA leadership, which has been under fire for turning away potential recruits because they have foreign relatives or spent time overseas that can?t be fully__ vetted. On Martin Luther King Day this year,,Director_ Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013533 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013533 Michael Hayden acknowledged the importance of diversity-and equality-in the ranks. "There . is no second-class officer here," he told his troops. "We must continue to strive for a workforce that reflects our diverse world?not only because it is theright thing to do but because it is essential to our success." Notably, the new class action complaint aims to include not only current and past female staffers but also female job applicants, who Brookner believes have been turned away at a higher rate than men. As in the 1995 case, she hopes to use the courts to force the CIA to cough up personnel data, broken down by gender. Brookner and her clients believe the statistics will show a 'bias in favor of men. CIA officials believe otherwise, but they are nonetheless pushing hard to keep the case out ?of court. They have argued to the EEOC that the complaints are not about sex discrimination but about the agency's internal security measures, which federal judges have ruled cannot be challenged in court. They have also moved to classify key filings in the proceedings. Lora Griffith, a 19-year veteran of the CIA, is Brookner's lead plaintiff in the case. Griffith worked at the Pentagon on counterterrorism before joining the CIA in 1987. Among her early tasks was tracking Russian shipments to the Sandinistas in Nicaragua. Eager to go abroad, she learned Farsi, the language of Iran, then worked on Middle Eastern targets in western Europe and South Asia. It was in Europe that Griffith's trouble began. In the anxious days after 9/11, she was teamed with an intelligence officer from a close US. ally. Their job was liaison-exchanging information and making sure their respective agencies had the latest intel on terrorism. "We became good friends," Griffith says. "He came to our house, he knew our kids, we socialized. We were very close." Too close, according to the CIA. After returning to headquarters in 2003, Griffith found - herself under investigation bythe Security Center-even though the relationship had been short term and ended months earlier. Griffith tells of how, during a particularly grueling ?interrogation session, the polygraph operator boasted that he had nailed the Robert Hanssen, the infamous KGB mole,'and then accused her of revealing secrets. It seemed absurd to Griffith, as sharing intelligence was part of her job. After hours of questioning, Griffith recalls, her interrogator shut off the polygraph and asked if she had ever shared information about embassy staffers. Of course she had, she says-her contact was interacting with them all the time. ?Is that what's bothering you?" he asked. ?Well, yes," Griffith responded, not sure what he meant. "Well," he declared, "that?s the end of the interview." Griffith claims the man misinterpreted her remarks as an admission of guilt. The next day she got a call from the Security Office asking her to stop by. There, a large woman at a round table pusheda box of tissues toward her and askedforher badge. After a ?19-year Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013533 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013533 career, Griffith was out of a job. Today, Griffith is a homemaker in Florida, where she looks .after her two kids. She still can't believe what happened. know a half-dozen cases of guys who became close to foreign nationals," she says. "All these men have been far less candid than I was, but they're still at work over there." To bolster their case, Griffith and the other women have assembled an intriguing list of male officers who they say have led rather colorful lives, with few repercussions. Topping the list is ?Rusty" (another alias). According to a plaintiffs' filing to the EEOC, Rusty was a case officer with a background in paramilitary operations. He got involved with a foreign airline . stewardess and, while based in "a dangerous Middle East country, wentAWOL." Eventually, - he turned up somewhere in the Middle East?stewardess in tow-after allegedly having broken his cover and revealing his alias. Rusty's overseas tour was cut short, but he soon received approval to marry the woman. His position now, according to the EEOC brief: chief of station at one of the CIA's largest posts overseas. There are many Rustys out there, CIA veterans say. The problem, they explain, is that Rusty and his brethren come out of a long?standing tradition. Historically, the prestige jobs of station chief have gone mostly to men, some of whom engaged in escapades that many a retired old spook will launch into after a cocktail or two. More than one former case officer told US. News how staffers used agency safe houses for affairs-complete with condoms stashed in dresser drawers. "Guys could go out and get laid, and who's going to talk about that?" says veteran officer Milt Bearden, who started in 1964. "Guys couldn't get pregnant, 'and there were fewer marriages then with foreigners." "Look, in the late 19605 and early '705, most of the men fooled around," adds attorney .Brookner, who started as a case officer in 1968. ?They'd hire women, put on sex shows, take turns with hookers at a hotel. Everybody was having an affair with everyone else. If you slept with foreigners, you didn't report it. The guys were mostly married?of course they didn't report it." Nonetheless, tough questions continued to be asked about long-term relationships with foreigners. For Bearden, who ran offices in a dozen countries over his long career, it was the "shoes in the closet" test for case officers. "If you look in the closet and her shoes are there, that's when I need to deal with this," he recalls. In 1984, when Bearden himself met a French woman in Nigeria he wanted to marry, he had to offer his resignation and submit to an investigation and polygraph. Attitudes hardened in the mid?'905, with revelations of the Aldrich Ames case. Ames, the agency's most notorious traitor, had an affair in Mexico City with an agent he was supposed to runand then concealed plans to marry her. It was but one sign of many that CIA security Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013533 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013533 officers failed to heed. In the end, Ames compromised some 100 operationsand led to the execution of at least 10 agents working for the West. The crackdown that followed his 1994 arrest devastated CIA morale and forced many good officers out. A key culprit, agency I veterans say, was the Security Center's overreliance on the polygraph, the widely disputed ?lie detector" machine that measures stress, not deception. The crackdown also gave unprecedented power to the Security Office, which few at the agency are willing to cross even today. As one insider explained, "No one wants another Ames." But the secrecy of its work and a'series of questionable cases have left the Security Center open to charges of lack of accountability. Making matters worse, say critics, is that security officers have a financial incentive to extract admissions from CIA staff?in theform of bonuses and performance awards of as much as $3,000. Overblown? Agency officials respond that such charges are overblown and that the Security, Center is subject to oversight from CIA management, the agency's inspector general, and congressional intelligence committees. Even some sympathetic to Brookner?s current case say the office is evenhanded. think there's a tendency to overlook men, but on the other hand I've seen men fired for close and continuing relationships," says CIA veteran Robert Baer, on whose career the movie Syriana was based. "In my 21 years, I've never seen - Security gratuitously go after somebody." Bearden, who ran the Russian/East European division during the fall of the Soviet Union, suggests that women have gotten into more trouble simply because the intelligence world is' full of men. "The main difference is that so many of the women's relationships were operational and liaison, and they developed into something," he says of the cases he saw. "Guys didn?t bring home an intelligence contact because most of the people they were dealing with were male.? That, indeed, is the biggest problem with the women's EEOC case today, argue those close to the agency. "If a CIA officer has a romantic relationship with a foreigner and is honest and forthright about it, that's one thing," explains a knowledgeable source. "If an agency officer continues the relationship after being told to end it, is disingenuous, or conceals it altogether, that's another thing. It's a different matter altogether if an agency officer is having a romantic relationship with his or her recruited agent or with someone recruited from a foreign intelligence service. The counterintelligence and ethical concerns raised by either of these are obvious and serious.? Security concerns aside, the women's case falls short of the standards required for it to be certified a class action, the CIA has argued before the EEOC. The agency has scoured its records going back to 1995, officials say, and found only four women forced to leave, at Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013533 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013533 least in part, because of unauthorized contact with foreigners. But that's not how it works, 'say the women U.S. News interviewed. Most are pushed out, they claim, on other charges. Words like unsuitability, lack of candor, insubordination, and security violations fill their personnel files-all because, they say, of their having flings and friendships that male officers. routinely enjoyed. The impact is far-reaching: Security clearances are revoked, and the person is in effect blacklisted from work at the Pentagon, the FBI, or other agencies that do classified work. That's why key among the lawsuit's demands is expunging of their files. "It means more than money to the women," says Brookner. jBy summer this year, an administrative judge at the EEOC's Washington field office will decide whether Norris, Griffith, and the others will get their day in court. If their class action suit goes forward?and if the CIA's personnel records indeed Show a pattern of bias?the agency may well move to settle out of court. And if the case fails, the women say they at least will have shone some needed light on one of the darker corners of the CIA. With Monica M. Ekman This story appears in theApril 30, 2007 print edition of U.S. News, World Report Ken Dilanian. National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times (6) 8328 Twitter: @KenDilanian - Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013533 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013534 ClAAct From: Dilanian, Sent: Tuesda July 03, 2012 12:48 PM To: i Subject: RE: ClAAct Preston, is the agency wiliing to provide statistics and outcomes on sexual harassment compiaints? I?m not suggesting you can produce it today, but I'm just asking what your policy is. From @ucia.gov [mailtoE@ucia.gov] Sent: ues ay, July 03, 2012 12:11 PM ClAAct To: Dilanian, Ken .Cc: Media@ucia.gov ClAAct Subject: RE: Ken, Off the record, if you?re story is going to delve into the historical?especially drawing on legal cases?then we?re not going to be able to wrap this up today. We have every intention of cooperating fully with you on this story. We don?t have anything to hide here and look forward to explaining ourselves and making it clear that the Agency does not tolerate harassment. Realize you are going on vacation, would you prefer we wrap this up after you return to ensure all your questions get the full treatment? If we stick to the present issue at hand it is more doable to get this done today, I however, if you?re looking at more exhaustive history then I think it is fair for us to ask for more time. Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs mid?am! ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken [mailto @latimes.com] 6 I Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 201% Tm: Subject: As part of our chat, can you tell me what happened with this EEOC complaint, and whether any internal policies were changed as a result? - Does the CIA have a double standard when its spies cozy up to foreigners? Veteran female officers speak out. An exclusive report. By David E. Kaplan ?Posted 4/22/07 'It was not your usual beltway gathering of eagles. In the summer of 2004, the 10 women who gathered in a downtown Washington law office arrived with aliases, classified r?sum?s, and tales of a secret bureaucracy run amok. They came to compare notes,_s_oothe long- Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013534 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013534 frayed nerves, and launch what may be the latest challenge to the embattled Central Intelligence Agency-a class action lawsuit on how America's premier intelligence agency treats its female spies. LAWYER. Veteran CIA officer Janine Brookner asserts that the agency longhas given male spies a pass on relationships. JEFFREY MACMILLAN FOR The group ranged from young recruits to some of the CIA's most experienced, most decorated female case officers. All agreed on one thing: They had been driven out of the agency for intimate affairs and close friendships with foreign nationals, while male counterparts in similar situations had gotten off scot free. Their complaint, now pending at the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, has flown below the radar?until now. But it has CIA officials on edge, alleging that the suit, if green?lighted by the EEOC, will open old wounds, expose classified data, and unfairly tar the agency with the complaints of disgruntled ex-staffers. The women say they are indeed embittered, angry that the agency to which they entrusted their careers and safety had turned on them. Twenty-five have now joined the complaint, and attorneys expect at least 50 to eventually sign on. The EEOC will decide later this year if the case should move forward, but the proposed suit has already galvanized the women behind it. Until now, none have spoken oUt. U.S. News has interviewed five of the women at length and talked to many of their former colleagues. All but one of the five insisted on anonymity, concerned over violating secrecy pledges and possible agency retribution. While careful not to disclose classified material, they each offered detailed accounts about friendships and love affairs overseas, while battling an agency they say employs unjustifiable double standards. They describe falling into Kafkaesque nightmares of rumor and innuendo, abusive polygraph operators, and secret hearings from which they were banned. "You have two organizations," says one, a veteran spy who once ranked among the CIA's top female operatives. "There's the organization I worked in and thrived in, but there's a dark underbelly that nobody knows about unless you have a run?in with it. Nobody knows about it because you're not allowed to talk about it." The case could revive an image of a CIA that its leaders have long sought to erase?of a brainy club of macho mandarins, many with Ivy League pedigrees, who ran secret operations and briefed presidents but had little use for women and minorities, except in back-office support jobs. The suit revolves around what are known at the agency as "close and continuing relationships," in which staffers must report all regular contact with foreign Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013534 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013534 nationals?be they friends, cleaning ladies, car mechanics, or, most of all, lovers. The rules are explicit, if notalways observed in practice. And that, say the women, is the problem. At the heart of their complaints are the CIA's Centers for Security and Counterintelligence. The centers function, in effect, as the agency's internal affairs division, rooting out moles and safeguarding secrets. But the Security Center, in particular, they say, is dominated by tradition-minded men who believe women are too vulnerable to get emotionally entangled with foreigners. As a result, they claim, the center is driving out some of the most talented femaleofficers. Nonsense, says the CIA. Agency officials, citing privacy restrictions, declined to respond directly to individual complaints, but they are adamant that the women have no case. "As a matter of course, we don't comment on pending litigation," says Mark Mansfield, the CIA's chief spokesman, but he insists that today's CIA plays no favorites. ?Our code of conduct- and the very high standards to which CIA officers are held?apply to all our officers regardless-of their gender." Some familiar with the CIA's handling of these matters, given anonymity, are more frank. ?It?s so easy to claim that there's a double standard," says one, Who points out that many of the women were fired not for having affairs but for being insubordinate or concealing their relationships. decision to terminate someone?s employment is not made hastily or the source says. "Invariably there's a darn good reason." Others stress that intimate relationships with foreigners have led to serious security breaches in the past and that the agency can't afford to be lax. In their conversations with US. News, however, none of the women suggested that the CIA let down its guard. What they argue is not that their records were perfect-they are not-but that men in similar situations have been treated far more leniently. Consider, for one, the case of Sherry Norris. Bright future. Norris (an alias) was part of a new generation of American spies. Fresh out of Boston University, she joined the CIA in 1996. After working to interpret top?secret imagery of terrorist sites, she made an unusual jump from analysis to operations and went off on a two-year tour in a South Asian country- By all accounts, Norris performed well as a young case officer, recruiting one spy in particular who turned heads at her CIA "station" inside the US. Embassy. Herjob evaluations were strong and, as she neared the end of her tour, the future seemed wide Open. Then she fell in love. At a party, Norris met a Middle Eastern diplomat, an economics officer from a close US. ally. The attraction was immediate. They began to date, and Norris dutifully advised CIA headquarters of the relationship. A cable came back from her bosses approving the contact, but she recalls that male friends in the agency warned her to be careful. "They?re tougher on. women," one told her. 1 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013534 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013534 :The relationship soon turned serious, and Norris told headquarters everything-even when they first made love. "You have to report it all," she explains. "It was pretty embarrassing." ,To cover herself, Norris also wrote a cable listing all the people her friend worked with. didn't know what I was getting into," she now says. The response was chilling: One of the persons, based on years?old data, might have ties to that nation's intelligence service. This would hardly be unusual?in any embassy-but the security people came down hard. Norris, they said, needed to end the relationship. Norris couldn't believe it. Other embassy staffers were embroiled in romantic affairs both inside and outside the office, she says, including several male CIA officers who were actively dating foreigners-with few questions asked. But her tour was nearly up and, unwilling to jeopardize her job, Norris promised she?d break things off when she left for America in three weeks. Heartbroken, she returned to New York for home leave. said to myself, if he contacts me, I'll respond," she recalls. It took only a day. On her return was an E?mail from him?wanting tocome visit. "We were really in love," she says. It was the summer of 2002. As Norris tells it, days after her lover's arrival, they traveled to Washington, and she reported everything to the chief of counterintelligence in her division. -"This stuff happens all the time," the man reassured her. With an otherwise spotless record, Norris figured she'd probably just get a letter of reprimand?that's what happened to the men she'd heard about. But in October, the agency's Counterintelligence Center called and said the matter had been reviewed; Norris would need to end the relationship after all. The officials were adamant. "There's no working with you on this," one told her. Forced to choose between love and the CIA, Norris reluctantly picked her career. She even had to run her excuse for breaking up by the counterintelligence people. But her lover kept calling and writing, prompting Norris to change her phone number and block his E-mail. Secret panel. Still, it wasn't enough for the CIA's Security Office, which launched a formal investigation. Officials there grilled Norris for hours on a polygraph machine, asking if she'd disclosed classified information. Then they told her that she had failed the test and?referred - the matter to the FBI. She let investigators into her house and allowed them to download everything on her home computer. Norris's case dragged on for another year. By then she had become one of a precious few at the CIA fluent in Arabic and was hoping for a promised next assignment to the Middle East. Her relationship had been over for two years, and the FBI, she says, had cleared her. But then came word that a Personnel Evaluation Board-a secret panel dominated by Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013534 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013534 ?counterintelligence and security officers?was examining her case. The board found her - "insubordinate"?for seeing her lover again?and voted to fire her. Norris was never allowed to meet with the board. was shocked," she says. "Shocked wasn't even the word. I did everything right, and I still got screwed." Security officials took away her badge and escorted her off the grounds. was told not to talk to anyone or I'd go to jail," she recalls. Higher?Ups even suggested she leave Washington. Norris, now 34, has stayed in the nation's capital, where she works with a prominent think tank. She remains bitter about her experience. "Why did I break up with this guy when none .of it mattered?" she asks. "There's no happy ending. I lost him, and I lost my job." The CIA has been down this road before. In 1995, the agency paid out nearly $1 million to over 400 women in a class action case involving sex discrimination. The complaints back then: lack of promotion, harassment on the job, dead-end assignments. Months before that settlement, the agency handed $410,000 more to one of its most senior female officers, Janine Brookner-also for sex discrimination. A 24-year CIA veteran, Brookner was a rising star at the agency until she became its first female chief of station in Latin America. Agency investigations, relying on staffers she had disciplined for wife-beating and drunkenness, smeared her as a lush and sexual provocateur. With the money she won from the CIA, Brookner put herself through law school, and, since 1999, she has represented some 40 clients against the CIA. Brookner is the lead attorney in the current class action case. "Women started coming to me around 2002, complaining about double standards,? she says. wondered how I could help them-appeals within the system just don't work." The earlier cases pushed the CIA to change, but within limits, says Kent Harrington, a former senior official who ran the public affairs office at the time. "There clearly was plenty of movement by women, but the attitude and dominant culture didn't change that much," he says. don't think the system corrected itself through 1998, when I left." Agency officials insist they've made progress since then and cite personnel data to support their case: 39 percent of the CIA's espionage branch-the National Clandestine Service?is female, including more than a fifth of its case officers or spies; the number of women in the CIA's senior intelligence service-its executive cadre-grew from 14 percent in 1996 to 25 percent in 2006; and during the same time, the number of female station chiefs-the coveted top jobs overseas-rose from 12 percent to 17 percent. "Right thing." Diversity is a hot topic within the current CIA leadership, which has been under fire for turning away potential recruits because they have foreign relatives or spent time overseas that can't be fully vetted. On Martin Luther King Day this year, Director Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013534 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013534 'Michael Hayden acknowledged the importance of diversity?and equality-in the ranks. "There is no second-class officer here," he told his troops. ?We must continue to strive for a 7 workforce that reflects our diverse world-not only because it is the right thing to do but because it is essential to our success." Notably, the new class action complaint aims to include not only current and past female staffers but also female job applicants, who Brookner believes have been turned away at a higher rate than men. As in the 1995 case, she hopes to use the courts to force the CIA to cough up personnel data, broken down by gender. Brookner and her clients believe the statistics will show a bias in favor of men. CIA officials believe otherwise, but they are nonetheless pushing hard to keep the case out ?of court. They have argued to the EEOC that the complaints are not about sex discrimination but about the agency's internal security measures, which federal judges have ruled cannot be challenged in court. They have also moved to classify key filings in the proceedings. 'Lora Griffith, a 19-year veteran of the CIA, is Brookner's lead plaintiff in the case. Griffith worked at the Pentagon on counterterrorism before joining the CIA in 1987. Among her early tasks was tracking Russian shipments to the Sandinistas in Nicaragua. Eager to go abroad,lshe learned Farsi, the language of Iran, then worked on Middle Eastern targets in western Europe and South Asia. It was in Europe that Griffith's trouble began. In the anxious days after 9/11, she was teamed with an intelligence officer from a close U.S. ally. Their job was liaison-exchanging information and making sure their respective agencies had the latest intel on terrorism. "We became good friends," Griffith says. "He came to our house, he knew oUr kids, we socialized. We were very close." Too close, according to the CIA. After returning to headquarters in 2003, Griffith found herself under investigation by the Security?Center-even though the relationship had been short term and ended months earlier. Griffith tells of how, during a particularly grueling interrogation session, the polygraph operator boasted that he had nailed the FBI's Robert EHanssen, the infamous KGB mole, and then accused her of revealing secrets. It seemed absurd to Griffith, as sharing intelligence was part of her job. After hours of questioning, Griffith recalls, her interrogator shut off the polygraph and asked if she had ever shared information about embassy staffers. Of course she had, she says-her contact was interacting with them all the time. "Is that what's bothering you?" he asked. "Well, yes," Griffith responded, not sure what he meant. "Well," he declared, "that's the end of the interview." Griffith claims the man misinterpreted her remarks as an admission of guilt. The next day she got a call from the Security Office asking her to stop by. There, a large woman at a round table pushed a box of tissues toward her and asked for her badge. After a 19-year Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013534 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013534 career, Griffith was out of a job. Today, Griffith is a homemaker in Florida, where she looks ?3 after her two kids. She still can't believe what happened. know a half4d02en cases of guys who became close to foreign nationals," she these men have been far less candid 1 than I was, but they're still at work over there." To bolster their case, Griffith and the other women have assembled an intriguing list of male officers who they say have led' rather colorful lives, with few repercussions. Topping the list i is ?Rusty" (another alias). According to a plaintiffs? filing to the EEOC, Rusty was a case officer with a background in paramilitary operations. He got involved with a foreign airline stewardess and, while based in "a dangerous Middle East country, went Eventually, he turned up somewhere in the Middle East-stewardess in tow-after allegedly having broken his cover and revealing his alias. Rusty's overseas tour was cut short, but he soon received approval to marry the woman. His position now, according to the EEOC brief: chief .of station; at one of the CIA's. largest posts overseas. There are many Rustys out there, CIA veterans say. The problem, they explain, is that Rusty and his brethren come out of a long?standing tradition. Historically, the prestige jobs of station chief have gone mostly to men, some of whom engaged in escapades that many a retired old spook will launch into after a cocktail or two. More than one former case officer told U.S. News how staffers used agency safe houses for affairs-complete with Condoms stashed in dresser drawers. "Guys could go out and get laid, and who's going to talk about that?" says veteran officer Milt Bearden, who started in 1964. "Guys couldn't get pregnant, and there were fewer marriages then with foreigners." "Look, in the late 19605 and early '705, most of the men fooled arbund," adds attorney Brookner, who started as a case officer in 1968. "They'd hire women, put on sex shows, take turns with hookers at a hotel. Everybody was having an affair with. everyone else. If you slept with foreigners, you didn't report it. The guys were mostly married?of course they :didn't report it.? Nonetheless, tough questions continued to be asked about long?term relationships with foreigners. For Bearden, who ran offices in a dozen countries over his long career, it was the. "'shoes in the closet" test for case officers. "If you look in the closet and her shoes are there, that?s when I need to deal with this," he recall-s. In 1984, when Bearden himself met a French woman in Nigeria he wanted to marry, he had to offer his resignation and submit to 3an investigation and polygraph. Attitudes hardened in the mid-?905, with revelations of the Aldrich Ames case. Ames, the agency's most notorious traitor, had an affair in Mexico City with an agent he was supposed to run and then concealed plans to marry her. It was but one signof many that CIA security Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013534 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013534 officers failed to heed. In the end, Ames compromised some 100 operations and led to the execution of at least 10 agents working for the West. The' crackdown that followed his 1994 arrest devastated CIA morale and forced many good officers out. A key culprit, agency veterans say, was the Security Center's overreliance on the polygraph, the widely disputed 7"lie detector? machine that measures stress, not deception. The crackdown also gave unprecedented power to the Security Office, which few at the agency are willing to cross even today. As one insider explained, "No one wants another Ames." But the secrecy of its work and a series of questionable cases have left the Security Center open to charges of lack of accountability. Making matters worse, say critics, is that security officers have a financial incentive to extract admissions from CIA staff?in the form 3of bonuses and performance awards of as much as $3,000. Overblown? Agency officials respond that such charges are overblown and that the Security Center is subject to oversight from CIA management, the agency's inspector general, and congressional intelligence committees. Even some sympathetic to Brookner's current case say the office is evenhanded. think there's a tendency to overlook men, but on the other hand I've seen men fired for close and continuing relationships," says CIA veteran Robert Baer, on whose career the movie Syriana was based. ?In my 21 years, I've never seen Security gratuitously go after somebody.? Bearden, who ran the Russian/East European division during the fall of the Soviet Union, suggests that women have gotten into more trouble simply because the intelligence world is full of men. "The. main difference is that so many of the women's relationships were operational and liaison, and they developed into something," he says of the cases he saw. ?Guys didn't bring home an intelligence contact because most of the people they were dealing with were male." 4 That, indeed, is the biggest problem with the women's EEOC case today, argue those close to the agency. "If a CIA officer has a romantic relationship with a foreigner and is honest and forthright about it, that's one thing," explains a knowledgeable source. "If an agency officer continues the relationship after being told to end it, is disingenuous, or conceals it altogether, that's another thing. It's a different matter altogether if an agency officer is having a romantic relationship with his or her recruited agent or with someone recruited from a foreign intelligence service. The counterintelligence and ethical concerns raised by either of these are obvious and serious.? Security concerns aside, the women's case falls short of the standards required for it to be. certified a class action, the CIA has. argued before the EEOC. The agency has scoured its records going back to 1995, officials say, and found only four women forced toleave, at Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013534 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013534 least in part, because of unauthorized contact with'foreigners. But that's not how it works, say the women U.S. News interviewed. Most are pushed out, they claim, on other charges. Words like unsuitability, lack of candor, insubordination, and security violations fill their personnel files?all because, they say, of their having flings and friendships that male officers routinely enjoyed. The impact is far-reaching: Security clearances are revoked, and the person is in effect blacklisted from work at the Pentagon, the FBI, or other agencies that do classified work. That's why key among the lawsuit's demands is expunging of their files. ?It means more than money to the women," says Brookner. .By summer this year, an administrative judge at the EEOC's Washington field office will decide whether Norris, Griffith, and the others will get their day in court. If their class action- suit goes forward-and if the CIA's personnel records indeed show a pattern of bias?the agency may well move to settle out of court. And if the case fails, the women say they at least will have shone some needed light on one of the darker corners of the CIA. With Monica M. Ekman This story appears inthe?April 30, 2007 print edition of News 35 World Report, Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times 6 o:(2o2) 824 8328 Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013534 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013538 ClAAct From: Dilanian, I (W6) Sent: Tuesda July 17, 2012 4:12 PM To: i ClAAct Subject: RE: syria Thanks Ken Dilanian Los Angeles Times 202 824 8328 ClAAct Original message?--?- . From: uciaoov" ucia.qov> 'To: "Dilanian, Ken"l "Media@ucia.qov" Sent: Tue, Jul 17, 2012 20209256 Subject: RE: syria Ken, Off the record, sorry we can?t help with this. Please feel free to report that we declined comment. Thanks, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Of?ce of Public Affairs 1 SW ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 2:20 PM To: Media Subject: syria? Hi, folks. I am looking for guidance on Syria?s chemical weapons. Have they indeed been moved? Does CIA have a handle on where they are, how much, etc? Thanks. Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times 824 832 1 Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013538 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013538 ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken :@latimes.com] Sent: W, July 18, 2012 12:21 PM To: Media ClAAct Subject: RE: syria Also, any comment or background on the ACLU Awlaki lawsuit? Am filing a blog item on that. I am particularly interested in the suit?s claim that an attempt should have been made to capture him given that he had been under surveillance. Obviously this goes to an issue that has been percolating for a iong time is there a policy. have the political constraints made it difficult to capture anybody. if you can say, for example, that a decision was made that no capture option was feasible, that would be helpful. From: Dilanian, Ken Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 12:17 PM Media?uriannv Subject: RE: syria Trying again on Syria, can you offer anything on how the rebels pulled off today?s attack and what it might portend for the conflict going forward? Ken Fromm [mailto? @ucia.gov Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 4: To: Dilanian, Ken; Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: syria Ken, Off the record, sorry we?can't help with this. Please feel free to report that we declined comment. Thanks, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson . l' Aff . CIA Office of Pub ic airs(b)(3) mm From: Dilanian,.Ken [mailtq @latimes.com Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 2:20 PM To: Media Subject: syria Hi, folks. I am looking for guidance on Syria?s chemical weapons. Have they indeed been moved? Does CIA have a handle on where they are, how much, etc? Thanks. Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(2o2) 824 8328 Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013538 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013539 From: Dilanian, Sent: Wednesdn r, July 18, 2012 4:18 PM To: Subject: iran spy ring in yemen somehow I bet you guys had something to do with cracking uk.reuters.com article 2012 07 18 uk- emen-s -rin Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times 824 8328 Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013539 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013541 ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken mutimescom] (W6) Sent: Tuesda July 2 AM . To: ClAAct Subject: syria -- la times El?- w? . Off the record, we?ll engage on this tomorrow, but in short, there's a lot wrong here. Talk to you tomorrow, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Of?ce of Public Affairs Sm From: Dilanian, Ken [mailtd @latimes.com Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012 6:41 PM To: Media Subject: syria -- la times Hi, guys, I am working on a story about Syria that I am aiming for Wednesday's newspaper, and hoping you will engage. I?m preparing to report that according to my sources the CIA has little if any presence on the ground in Syria because agency leaders are unwilling to risk the death or capture of American officers. I?m going to say that until recently, the CIA has left face to face contacts with Syrian rebels largely to Turkish, Qatari, Saudi and other intelligence services who are willing to put operatives into Syria. CIA officers in recent weeks have met with Syrian opposition leaders in Turkey near the Syrian border, officials said, they communicate by secure links with paid assets inside Syria. But the CIA has have largely avoided entering Syria or traveling to the front lines of the conflict. CIA personnel at the US. embassy in Damascus left the country when the facility was evacuated in February because of security concerns, officials said. Critics in my story will call it a missed opportunity that will leave the US. in a difficult position if Assad falls. ?We should be on the ground with bucket loads of money renting the opposition groups that we need to steer this in the direction that benefits the United States,? said a former CIA officer who spent years in the Middle East. "We?re not, and good officers are extremely frustrated.? Andrew Tabler, Syria expert at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, a think tank, agreed, adding, "What are we going to do--just allow the Turks the Qataris and the Saudis to have relations with opposition groups, and we not have direct relations? That doesn't make?any sense. Those countries don?t always have our interests at heart." Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013541 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013541 I'm going to point out that several journalists have embedded with rebel groups in Syria, living and traveling with them for several days. But the CIA as a rule has been unwilling to let its officers do that, said current and former officials with knowledge of the situation who would not be quoted talking about covert intelligence gathering. Officials say CIA leaders fear a climate of hyper sensitivity to US. casualties, citing the criticism leveled at the CIA after 7 officers were killed by a double agent-turned-suicide bomber in Khost Afghanistan in December 2009. CIA officers were forced to leave Libya during that country?s rebellion, when the U5. embassy in Tripoli was closed in February 2011. Libya-based CIA operatives decamped to a five?star hotel in Dubai, according to a former CIA officer who ran into them there. Several months later, however, CIA operatives returned to Libya by traveling to Benghazi, home to the headquarters of the Libyan rebels. They then began coordinating with opposition fighters who, with the help of a NATO bombing campaign, ousted dictator Muamar Kadafy. - In Syria, the rebels have no geographic base, and have seized territory sporadically. Syria?s military and police are arguably more sophisticated than Libya?s. There is no international military campaign to help the rebels. It?s a far riskier climate for American spies seeking to infiltrate the country. But ?it?sa manageable risk,? the former CIA officer said. ?You have to be willing to send your people into harms' way and the agency?s value to the president is being the 9?11 service. We should be going in and living with opposition fighters. - I've been contacted by a number of my Syrian friends who would take us in there if we wanted to go.? Understand this is sensitive and there is a limit to what you can say, but I want to give you every opportunity. Thanks a lot. Best, Ken Dilanian . To: aman, en" "Media@ucia.gov" Sent: Mon, Jul 23, 2012 22:5 4 6 Subject: RE: syria -- la times Ken, Off the record, we?ll engage on this tomorrow, but in short, there?s a lot wrong here. Talk to you tomorrow, Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013541 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013541 Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Of?ce of Public Affairs SW ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken imailtd l@latimes.com] Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012 6:41 PM To: Media Subject: syria -- la times Hi, guys, I am working on a story about Syria that I am aiming for Wednesday?s newspaper, and hoping you will engage. I'm preparing to report that according to my sources the GA has little if any presence on the ground in Syria because agency leaders are unwilling to risk the death or capture of American officers. I?m going to say that until recently, the CIA has left face to face contacts with Syrian rebels largely to Turkish, Qatari, Saudi and other intelligence services who are willing to put operatives into Syria. CIA officers in recent weeks have met with Syrian opposition leaders in Turkey near the Syrian border, officials said, they communicate by secure links with paid assets inside Syria. But the CIA has have largely avoided entering Syria or traveling to the front lines of the conflict. CIA personnel at the U.S. embassy in Damascus left the country when the facility was evacuated in February because of security concerns, officials said. Critics in my story will call it a missed opportunity that will leave the U.S. in a difficult position if Assad falls. ?We should be on the ground with bucket loads of money renting the opposition groups that we need to steer this in the direction that benefits the United States," said a former CIA officer whospent years in the Middle East. ?We're not, and good officers are extremely frustrated.? Andrew Tabler, Syria expert at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, a think tank, agreed, adding, ?What are we going to do--just allow the Turks the Qataris and the Saudis to have relations with opposition groups, and we not have direct relations? That doesn? make any sense. Those countries don? always have our interests at heart." going to point out that several journalists have embedded with rebel groups in Syria, living and traveling with them for several days. But the CIA as a rule has been unwilling to let its officers do that, said current and former officials With knowledge of the situation who would not be quoted talking about covert intelligence gathering. Officials say CIA leaders fear a climate of hyper sensitivity to U.S. casualties, citing the criticism leveled?at the CIA after 7 officers were killed by a doubie agent-turned-suicide bomber in Khost Afghanistan in December 2009. CIA officers were forced to leave Libya during that country? rebellion, when the U. S. embassy in Tripoli was closed in February 2011 Libya- -based CIA operatives decamped to a five- star hotel? In Dubai, according to a former CIA officer who ran into them there. Several months later, however, CIA operatives returned to Libya by traveling to Benghazi, home to the headquarters of the Libyan rebels. They then began coordinating with opposition fighters who, with the help of a NATO bombing campaign, ousted dictator Muamar Kadafy. . Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013541 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013541 In Syria, the rebels have no geographic base, and have seized territory sporadically. Syria's military and police are arguably more 50phisticated than Libya's. There is no international military campaign to help the rebels. It's a far riskier climate for American spies seeking to infiltrate the country. But "it's a manageable risk,? the former CIA officer said. "You have to be willing to send your people into harms? way and the agency's value to the president is being the 9?11 service. We should be going in and living with opposition fighters. I've been contacted by a number of my Syrian friends who would take us in there if we wanted to go." Understand this is sensitive and there is a limit to what you can say. but I want to give you every opportunity. Thanks a lot. Best, Ken Dilanian To: "Di anian, Ken" @latimes.com> Cc: "MedijaQ ucia.qov" Ialucia.qov> Sent: Sat, Jul 28, 2012 00:48:52 Subject: Fte: is this a real cia twitter feed, by the way? Hey Ken, it is a fake. We don't operate a CIA Twitter account. Enjoy Aspen, Preston From: Dilanian, Ken [mailtg @latimes. com] Se uly 27. 2012 06:04 PM (b cm Subject: is this a real cia twitter feed, by the way? @us_cia Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times Washington Bureau (202) 824 8328 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013547 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013548 From: (bxs) Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 10:18 AM To: 'Dilanian, Ken' Cc: Media Subject: RE: spain Good morning Ken, Off the record, we?ve noted the Spanish arrests but we?re not commenting on any assistance Spanish authorities may have been offered from the outside. Take care, Preston Goison Media Spdkesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs _(b)(3)ClAAct ClAAot From: Dilanian, Ken Sent: Frida August 03, 2012 10:06 AM To: Sub] spaln Any readout on ClA's role in cracking this case? By Associated Press, Published: August 2 MADRID Police have arrested three suspected members of al-qaeda who amassed explosives and may have been plotting attacks in Spain or elsewhere in Europe, Spain?s interior minister said Thursday. Authorities found evidence suggesting they were experimenting with ultralight planes and remote?controlled planes. The three a Russian, 3 Russian of Chechen descent, and a Turk, according to Spanish police were detained Wednesday. The Turk was arrested in the southern city of La Linea bordering the British colony of Gibraltar, while the other two were picked up near the central city of Ciudad Real as they traveled toward a northern Spanish town near the border with France. Enough explosive material was found in the house in La Linea where the Turk lived to blow up a bus, and the material could have been especially dangerous if combined with shrapnel, Interior Minister Jorge Fernandez Diaz said. Investigators found no indications that the three Were targeting Gibraltar, he said, declining to offer specifics on possible targets, except that "there are clear indications they could have been planning an attack in Spain and/or another country.? ?This is one of the most important operations carried out against al-qaeda,? Fernandez Diaz told reporters. He said the operation involved close collaboration with intelligence services from ?Spain?s allies,? without identifying any of the countries. The arrests came as the Summer Olympics were being held in Britain under tight security against possible terrorist attacks, including military aircraft and ground-to-air missiles. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013548 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013548 Spanish authorities had been watching the suspects for "some time,? the minister said and decided to arrest them after the two Russians took a bus toward France. They departed from the southern city of Cadiz en route to the northern town of lrun, possibly planning to cross into France, the minister said. The pair had been in Spain for about two months. Cadiz is near the large US. military base in Rota alongside the Mediterranean. "Police moved to arrest them when it became known that they planned to leave Spain,? he said. One resisted arrest and had to be subdued by authorities. Fernandez Diaz did not disclose the suspects? names, but said the Russians were suspected al-qaeda operatives while the Turk was a facilitator. Pictures of them were released by Spanish authorities, but the suspects were identified only by their initials: CV. for the Turk and A.A.A. and MA. for the other two. The mug shots showed three men who appeared to be in their 305, two with crew cuts and one with scraggly hair down to his shoulders. The minister described one operative as a key member of the terror network and said investigators also found "documentation of the use of ultralights as well as remOte controlled planes,? without providing more details or saying whether a plot may have been planned using them. Several of those detained had also "vast experience? with explosives including car bombs plus sniper training and the creation of poisonous substances, said Fernandez Diaz. Spanish police have arrested dozens of al-qaeda suspects since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in the United States and the 2004 train bombings in Madrid. Most Islamic?based terror arrests in Spain over the last several years have been of lower-level players, although officials in March arrested a suspected al?qaeda member in the eastern city of Valencia described as key to its Internet propaganda and recruiting operation. The Jordanian with Saudi citizen ship was nicknamed ?al-qaeda's librarian.? But the detention of the Russians and the Turk was especially significant because of their apparent high level of training, said Magnus Ranstorp, a terror expert at the Swedish National Defence College. The evidence about ultralight planes was troubling, he said. ?It?s always a worry that someone could get a hold of a private plane and try to do a (terror) operation against an event,? Ranstorp said. But getting to Britain during the Olympics probably would have been a challenge for the three, even if they had_ not been under surveillance. Passport-free ground travel in much of the 27?nation European Union meant they could have gone to countries on the continent without facing document checks, but getting to Britain is more difficult because passport checks for visitors are mandatory. Britain "has the tougher border control. They are almost like the United States in some sense. They triple check your name in databases,? Ranstorp said. The three will appear soon before an investigating magistrate at the National Court in Madrid and remain under detention while a judge studies the case and decides on possible charges. That process could take anywhere from days to months, and authorities are not likely to release more details about the case until the judge finishes that work. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013548 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013548 Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Ange/es Times 824 8328? Twitter: @KenDilanIanLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013548 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013550 From: Dilanian, Ken @Iatimes.com] Sent: ?g SI 4U, cur: -:01 PM TO: Cc: Media Subject: RE: obama remarks on syria chem bio Thanks, although that doesn?t quite answer the question of whether there is anything new sparking concern on this From in, ucia.gov[mailto @ucia.gov Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 3:02 PM To: Dilanian, Ken, Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: obama remarks on syria chem bio Ken, Off the record, I think the President was answering Chuck Todd?s question. It sounded to me like he expressed the long-held concerns about Syria's chemical and biological stockpiles. I don't think there was anything particularly unexpected or new in what was said. Naturally, as the conflict deepens, the concern remains high. Of course, l'd refer you to the White House for additional comment if there is any. i?ll send you something on your other question soon. Thanks, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs From: Dilanian, Ken Sent: Monda August 20, 2 To: . Sub] 0 am remarks on syria chem bio Hey, can you tell me on background whether there is anything that precipitated the president?s comments, or was it just him saying what everyone else has been saying. Is there anything new or troubling you have seen on the chemical or biological weapons? Thanks. Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(202) 824 8328i (W6), Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013550 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013605 Rapp From:V Shane, ScottS? nytimes.com] Sent: Friday, March 02, 2012 4:51 PM TO: Rapp; 3 &Mmt memw (X) - Hi and -- Apologies for taking so long on this. After a whole lot of discussion insi YT, my bosses have decided they?do not want to run any kind of clarification or correction on the Feb. 6 drone story. I went over everything with them in great detail -- the full official" statement, my story quoting part of that statement, the reactions from and Glenn Greenwald, and your point about the omission of the reference to eyewitness accounts. We considered several draft clarification statements. I think their view is that even if we had Quoted the entire statement from the US official, it would still not have been clear who exactly was being accused of helping A0, and the reaction from 31] would likely have been the same. I also think they are uncomfortable with having the NYT speak for the government in trying to explain what a government official meant. They wondered what prevents CIA from clarifying the statement with 313 or anyone else. If you want to protest or escalate to a higher level, that's absolutely fine with me. The guy to contact is Phil Corbett, the ?standards editor" in NY -- sort of a tsar of ethics and rules -- at: bn?imesxom Again, sorry for the delay and the hassle. Best Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington Bureau 202-862-0505 office 1 1 we @nytimes.com . (tn(6) Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013605 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013606 Rapp ClAAot From: Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 12:48 PM To: Shane,Sco? Cc: Mewa Subject: RE: Charges in Poland in connection with CIA program Hi Scott, I'm sorry but we can't be of much help on this one. If you need to, you can say declined to comment." Best regards, Todd Todd D. Ebitz Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs Original From: Shane, Scott [mailtoz @nytimes.com] (t0(6) Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 11:36 AM To: Media Subject: Charges in Poland in connection with CIA program Hi folks, I'd appreciate a call on cell -- or email with any comment or no comment or background for a story on the charges against Poland's former intelligence chief. Thanks Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 202-862-0305 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013606 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013607 From: Shane, Scott nytimes.com] Sent: Frida A ril 3, 2012 0:09 AM To: Cc: 1 Media Subject: RE: Info requests on CT from NYT Hi Preston -- Thanks for the call yesterday and the update. As I said, our deadline keeps slipping, so next week is fine for answers, though if some are ready today, all the better. You asked if there were any additional questions, and you may be sorry you -- Several people have suggested that strikes have gotten "more precise" over the last three years. Is this a result of improving technology? 0r changes in rules? If the rules have changed in the last three years, can you give us some idea of how? -- Is it true that the proportion of signature strikes (vs personality strikes) in the FATA gradually increased in the last three years? Any way of quantifying that? When were signature strikes suspended, and are they still suspended? -- Is it true that signature strikes have never been authorized in Yemen? Or if they were authorized, when did that happen? -- To help us understand how deaths are categorized, can you say how you categorize the deaths of Samir Khan and Abdul Rahman al-Awlaki? I understand that they were not targets, but it is unclear to me whether they would be categorized as "noncombatants." Because these deaths have been widely reported and discussed, I think they might help clarify procedures and rules. In addition, I'll just repeat what I said on the phone: that if there is information on CT in the Obama first term that I haven't explicitly asked about but you think would be relevant to our story, I'd love to hear it. For example, while there seems to be strong bipartisan support for the operations, we have heard some folks inside and outside the administration talk about the limitations of strikes in the long run. I wonder whether CIA itself has studied the tactic-vs-strategy question. Finally, please consider this a request for an interview, on any ground rules, with Director Petraeus, Deputy Director Morrell, GC Preston or any other agency official who is willing to discuss the counterterrorism programs, their legal basis and their strategic implications with us. Again, many thanks for all your help on this. Best Scott Scott Shane - Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013607 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013607 New York Times Washington Bureau 262-862-0305 office 1 1 . com Original Sent: r1 ay, April 06, 2012 4:31 PM To: Shane, Scott Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Info requests on CT from NYT Thank you Scott, We will be in touch next week. Have a great weekend in the meantime! Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs (793) 482-7778 ?ucia-gov Message From: Shane, Scott [mailto: nytimes.com] Sent: Friday, April 06, PM (t0(6) (b)C3)CH/cht Cc:\ Shane, Scott (t0(6) Subject: Info requests on CT from NYT Hi Preston -- Below are the promised requests for information or clarification for the long story 30 Becker and I are doing on the Obama CT record. A couple of these might extend beyond the agency's strict purview, so please let me know or send them along to the NSC if that's 50. All of these questions are for kinds of information that you have kindly provided before. The questions on civilian casualties should NOT be misinterpreted as suggesting that is the major focus of our much broader story -- it is not. The story will certainly note that most experts believe the rate of civilian deaths would be far higher with conventional air strikes or ground troops.' We'd be happy to have any other information that you can provide. If it's possible to get answers by a week from today, April 13, that would be terrific. -- List of important terrorists removed from the battlefield: It would be great to have an updated version of the background memo circulated to reporters after Awlaki was killed. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013607 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013607 -- Is there any way to characterize, in terms of percentages or top leaders or capability of plotting against the US, what has been done by these operations to 1) Al Qaeda central in Pakistan; 2) AQAP in Yemen? -- Total combatant/noncombatant deaths in Pakistan: Marie in 8/2011-gave me the following estimates for Pakistan: "Over the life of the effort (2001 - present), in the neighborhood of 50 noncombatants have been killed, none since May 2010. Over the life of the effort (2001 present), about 2,000 militants have been killed." I Can you give us updated estimates, 2001-present? -- As a subset of the 2001-2012 total, what are the total combatant/noncombatant deaths in - Pakistan under the Obama administration, 2009-date? -- Similar numbers or estimates for Somalia and Yemen? -- What is the definition of?a noncombatant? Several_former administration officials have expressed confusion or uncertainty about this. (Our current best guess: noncombatants include all women and children (but what is the age limit for ?child"?) plus all males on whom there is not specific intelligence showing they were noncombatants. Is this accurate?) -- For the March 17, 2011 strike that caused a flap, what is the best estimate for number killed? We were told news reports exaggerated the total. How many, if any, of those killed does the US believe was a noncombatant? -- A late October 2011 strike, according to news reports and advocates, killed Tariq Khan, aged 16, and his 12-year-old cousin. What are the facts about this strike? Does the US believe that Tariq Khan was a combatant, and that 16 is old enough to be a legitimate target (or that he was not 16)? -- Was the search for Osama bin Laden expanded or intensified in 2009? When in 2009 did this happen; why did it happen at that time; what changes were made in the ongoing hunt; and what relevance did they have to the ultimate success? Many thanks for your care and trouble in answering these questions. I think it serves our purpose, the agency's purpose and the administration's purpose to have the most accurate information possible for this story. I'd be glad to talk about anything that's unclear. Have a great weekend Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington Bureau 202-862-0305 office Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013607 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013608 From: Shane, Scott nytimes.com] Sent: Frida A ril 13, 2012 7:47 PM To: Subject: Re: In 0 requests on CT from NYT Thanks Preston -- you too. May world crises leave us both alone! Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 202-862?0305 mm? 1 1 @nytimes.com Ori inal Message Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 07:15 PM To: Shane, Scott Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: Re: Info requests on CT from NYT Scott, we'll engage with responses on Monday. Have a great weekend! Preston Original Message (t0(6) From: Shane, Scott Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 10:08 AM (t0(6) To: PRESTBG Cc:\ Media Subject: RE: Info requests on CT from NYT Hi Preston Thanks for the call yesterday and the update. As I said, our deadline keeps slipping, so next week is fine for answers, though if some are ready today, all the better. You asked if there were any additional questions, and you may be sorry you -- Several people have suggested that strikes have gotten "more precise" over the last three years. Is this'a result of improving technology? 0r changes in rules? If the rules have changed in the last three years, can you give us some idea of how? -- Is it true that the proportidn of signature strikes (vs personality strikes) in the FATA gradually increased in the last three years? Any way of quantifying that? When were signature strikes suspended, and are they still suspended? Is it true that signature strikes have never been authorized in Yemen? Or if they were authorized, when did that happen? Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013608 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013608 To help us understand how deaths are categorized, can you say how you categorize the deaths of Samir Khan and Abdul Rahman al-Awlaki? I understand that they were not targets, but it is unclear to me whether they would be categorized as "noncombatants.? Because these deaths have been widely reported and discussed, I think they might help clarify procedures and rules. In addition, I'll just repeat what I said on the phone: that if there is information on CT in the Obama first term that I haven't explicitly asked about but you think would be relevant to our story, I'd love to hear it. For example, while there seems to be strong bipartisan support for the operations, we have heard some folks inside and outside the administration talk about the limitations of strikes in the long run. I wonder whether CIA itself has studied the tactic-vs?strategy question. Finally, please consider this a request for an interview, on any ground rules, with Director Petraeus, Deputy Director Morrell, GC Preston or any other agency official who is willing to discuss the counterterrorism programs, their legal basis and their strategic implications with us. Again, many thanks for all your help on this. Best Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington Bureau 202-862-0305 office Original Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 4:31 PM To: Shane, Scott Ccz1 Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Info requests on CT from NYT Thank you Scott, We will be in touch next week. Have a great weekend in the meantime! Preston Golson Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013608 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013608 Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs (763) 482-7778 ucia.gov Original Message-?--? From: Shane, Scott Sent: Friday, April 66, 2612 3:31 PM T0: Cc:\ Shane, Scott Subject: Info requests on CT from NYT Hi Preston Below are the promised requests for information or clarification for the long story 30 Becker and I are doing on the Obama CT record. A couple of these might extend beyond the agency's strict purview, so please let me know or send them along to the NSC if that's 50. All of these questions are for kinds of information that you have kindly provided before. The questions on civilian casualties should NOT be misinterpreted as suggesting that is the major focus of our much broader story -- it is not. The story will certainly note that most experts believe the rate of civilian deaths would be?far higher with conventional air strikes or ground troops. We'd be happy to have any other information that you can provide. If it's possible_to get answers by a week from today, April 13, that would be terrific. -- List of important terrorists removed from the battlefield: It would be great to have an updated version of the background memo circulated to reporters after Awlaki was killed. Is there any way to characterize, in terms of percentages or top leaders or capability of plotting against the US, what has been done by these operations to 1) Al Qaeda central in Pakistan; 2) AQAP in Yemen? -- Total combatant/noncombatant deaths in Pakistan: Marie in 8/2611 gave me the following estimates for Pakistan: "Over the life of the effort (2661 - present), in the neighborhood of 56 noncombatants have been killed, none since May 2616. Over the life of the effort (2661 - present), about 2,666 militants have been killed." Can you give us updated estimates, 2661-present? -- As a subset of the 2661-2612 total, what are the total combatant/noncombatant deaths in Pakistan under the Obama administration, 2669-date? Similar numbers or estimates for Somalia and Yemen? -- What is the definition of a noncombatant? Several former administration officials have expressed confusion or uncertainty about this. (Our current best guess: noncombatants include all women and children (but what is the age limit for "child"?) plus all males on whom there is not specific intelligence showing they were noncombatants. Is this accurate?) For the March 17, 2611 strike that caused a flap, what is the best estimate for number killed? We were told news reports exaggerated the total. How many, if any, of those killed does the US believe was a noncombatant? A late October 2611 strike, according to news reports and advocates, killed Tariq Khan, aged 16, and his 12-year-old cousin. What are the facts about this strike? Does the US believe that Tariq Khan was a combatant, and that 16 is old enough to be a legitimate target (or that he was not 16)? 1' Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013608 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013608 Was the search for Osama bin Laden expanded or intensified in 2009? When in 2009 did this happen; why did it happen at that time; what changes were made in the ongoing hunt; and what relevance did they have to the ultimate success? Many thanks for your care and trouble in answering these questions. I think it serves our purpose, the agency's purpose and the administration's purpose to have the most accurate information possible for this story. I'd be glad to talk about anything that's unclear. Have a great weekend Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington Bureau 202-862-0305 office -nytimes . com (t0(6) Approved for Release: 2017/05/172 C06013608 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013612 3 we From: Shane, Scott :liytimescom] Sent: April 23, 2012 11:03 AM To: Subject: our call Thanks Scott Shane New York Times Washington Bureau 202-862-0305 office (W6) 1 @n?imescom From1 ucia.gov [mailtol @uciagovl Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 10:59 AM To: Shane, Scott Subject: RE: Your call Of course. That?s an easy one, Scott. We are sticking to our posture from yesterday on the Iran story. Best, Todd From: Shane, Scott [Mm] Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 10:55 AM To: Subge; Your call No rush, thanks. You had mentioned that you might have more on the lran drone claims today, so just checking in. Thanks Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 202?862?0305 @n?imescom (W6) Fromm [mailto @uciagov] Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 10:51 AM To: Shane, Scott Subject: Your call Hi Scott, Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013612 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013612 It was a pleasure to make your acquaintance yesterday. Crashing on a couple of items right now Preston is away so Shorthanded here but wanted to let you know I?ll get back with you in just a bit. Can you let me know the nature of your call so I can respond usefully? Thanks very much, Todd Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013612 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013613 ClAAct From: Sent: - Tuesday, April 24, 2012 3:21 PM To: Shane, Scott Cc: Media Subject: I'm back Good Afternoon Scott, I'm back in the office. Just checking to see if your timeline has changed for your CT story? Hope all is well, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs t? ClAAct Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013613 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013614 From: Shane, Scott nytimes.com] . Sent: Saturdav A 2 10:33 AM To: Subject: Re: Fact-checking an Afridi story -- quite urgent Thanks Preston. Well, I'd say early afternoon would be his realistic deadline, though changes could obviously be made till evening our time. If there were a solid promise of very significant cooperation, and it can't be done by deadline, conceivable that editors might consider holding till Tues paper. But at the moment plan is to go up on Web Sunday night. Crazy times, I to add to the weekend load! Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 202-862-0305 1 1 @nytimes.com Original Message Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2612 10:15 AM To: Shane, Scott; Media@ucia.gov Subject: Re: Fact-checking an Afridi story -- quite urgent Thanks Scott for the call, we got the email. Off the record, it is going to take a little bit of time to review these questions. When is Declan's cutoff time? I presume sometime on Sunday morning? Ori . - ginal Message From: Shane, Scott Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2912 99:59 AM To: Media; Shane, Scott-nytimes.com> Subject: Fact?checking an Afridi story -- quite urgent Hi Folks -- My Islamabad colleague Declan Walsh is writing, for Monday or Tuesday's NYT, a long story on Dr. Afridi and his role before UBL raid. He asked me to seek comment, confirmation or correction on his reporting before final edit. Apologies for the short notice but this has just come together and obviously editors want it to run by the anniversary. In view of the above, I'm sending the below very detailed summary of the facts as Declan understands them. It would be great either to get a written point by point set of comments or for someone to talk to Declan by phone or in person and E0 over all of this. We greatly a reciate our consideration. I'm on cell to discuss Declan is at @nytimes.com. Many thanks. Scott Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013614 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013614 BACKGROUND: . Stateside trip: Afridi Visited the United States in 2007 (and maybe in 2009 too) with his wife, apparently on some sort of medical conference jaunt. Was he a regular visitor to the Did that bring him in touch with intelligence folks? American wife: A senior ISI official and several friends say that Afridi's schoolteacher wife, Imrana Ghafoor, is a US citizen (or, most likely a dual national). True? Checkered past: Afridi had a very checkered past, having faced multiple allegations of corruption, professional malpractise and sexual harrassment. He was fired from his job as agency surgeon general (chief medical officer) in Khyber tribal agency six months before the operation, following official complaints from a nurse who alleged he had sexually assaulted her on the job. He was reinstated as agency surgeon general just a couple of weeks before May 2. Was the CIA aware of this background? Did it make any difference to the operation, for better or worse? ABBOTTABAD OPERATION The 151 says Afridi was in contact with a CIA handler named Peter, and was brought to the US embassy hidden in the back of a car in order to meet his handlers. True? UN equipment used in CIA op: In interviews in Khyber we have established that Afridi used polio vaccination kits funded by the United Nations to carry out the first round of phoney Hepatitis vaccinations in Abbotabad in March 2011. Was the agency aware of this? Would it have mattered to them? Save the Children link: A senior US official says that Afridi's wife told ISI interrogators that her husband claimed to be working for the charity Save the Children (US) at the time he was doing the vaccination campaign. The ISI, however, goes even further: it claims that Afridi had actually persuaded Save the Children to fund the vaccination program (without their knowing its true purpose), and that he even went to the extent of giving Save the Children fake invoices to keep the pretense going. Subsequently, according to aid agency sources, two senior managers at Save the Children - one Irish, one Pakistani were put on the Pakistani government's Exit Control List, preventing them from leaving Pakistan. The US and British embassies have been involved with the SC case and helped make representations stressing their innocence with the Pakistanis. Can you confirm? The phone call: US official say that Afridi didn't manage to get DNA from the OBL house, something that Pakistanis generally agree with. True? The Pakistanis also claim that, in order to confirm the identities of the people inside the house, he was given a phone number. A week or so before the raid, Afridi got one of the nurses employed.on the vaccination program to ring that number, and the courier, Abu Ahmed a1 Kuwaiti came on the line. The 151 claims the CIA used voice recognition software to confirm Kuwaiti's presence. A second version of the story has it that Kuwaiti passed the phone to bin Laden's wife, Khairee, who came on the line. Can you confirm or debunk?. Payment: Different Pakistani sources say he was paid between $10,000 and $20,000 for his part in the operation. Any comment on figures? AFTERMATH Efforts to spring him free. What efforts has the US government/CIA made to have Afridi released? What do the Pakistanis privately say about the case? Is there any chance of a deal? And if not, won't that have implications for others' willingness to help the US in the future? Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013614 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013614 Leon Panetta: I was very surprised to hear Director Panetta's comment in the 60 Minutes interview last January where he admitted Afridi was a CIA operative and appealed to the Pakistanis to let him go. Did Panetta put that out there intentionally? Inside the CIA, was this public admission considered unusual? Was it seen as furthering or hindering Afridi's cause? Aid agency blowback: In general terms, there's been a lot of criticism from western aid workers about the vaccination scheme, saying it has brought much unwelcome attention from the ISI in the past year, and endangered their humanitarian work. Despite the huge success of the overall mission, are there any regrets inside the CIA about this aspect of the operation, or any changes in rules or guidelines for cover? Capture by ISI: One thing I can't really figure out: after May 2 Afridi continued with life as normal, and didn't skip Pakistan. One of his colleagues says that he had a Saudi visa for performing Hajj in his passport, so he clearly had an option. Why didn't he leave? Did he think he would get away with it? And how, in the end, did the ISI figure out what he had been doing? Possible compromise: Pakistani officials in Peshawar tell us that Afridi may now be charged under the Frontier Crimes Regulation, which is the operative law in the tribal belt, instead of under the civil code. This effectively means that he could skirt treason charges, which carry the death penalty and instead be incarcerated under the opaque tribal belt legal system. This would, in theory, make it easier for Pakistan to have Afridi quietly released a few years hence, and traded with the US at an opportune moment. OTHER - Bin Laden's buddies: Stepping back from the small detail of the Afridi story, what's striking is that the Pakistanis put a lot of effort into catching the man who helped catch OBL but what have they done to roll up the network of people who helped OBL when he was on the run? In this story - Bin Laden's youngest wife said she changed house seven times in six months in Karachi in 2002. Has the ISI rounded up any of these people? Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 202-862?6305 pnytimes.com Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013614 From: Shane, ScottEnytimescom] Sunday, April 29, 2012 12:52 PM Subject: . Re: Fact-checking an Afridi story -- quite urgent You too! Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 262-862-6365 I 1 @nytimes.com Ori inal Message Fromig?ucia.gov Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2012 12:41 PM - To: Shane, Scott Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: Re: Fact-checking an Afridi story -- quite urgent Thanks Scott. Greatly appreciated. Enjoy your Sunday. Preston . . 0r1g1nal Message From: Shane, Scott Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2612 12:02 PM To: Subject: Re: Fact-chetking an Afridi Story quite urgent Hi Preston we're putting off the story for Tuesday's paper, as requested. info. Thanks Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau (t0(6) 202-862-0305 @nytimes.com Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013616 Grateful for all Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013616 Ori inal Message FromEnga}cia.gov Sent: a ur ay, April-28, 2012 10:20 PM To: Shane, Scott Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: Re: Fact-checking an Afridi story -1 quite urgent Off the record, one thing to clarify, I can't promise we'll meet Declan's deadline. It just may be too tough to meet such a compressed timeline on this complex issue. Could this hold until Monday if needed? Thanks! Original Message (bX6) Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 08:26 PM (t0(6) Cc: Media Subject: Re: Fact-checking an Afridi story quite urgent Off the record, we will definitely weigh in some fashion because we are concerned about the consequences for Afridi of the Pakistani version of events. Thanks, Preston 0 . . r1g1nal Message From: Shane, Scott Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 10:32 AM To:: Subject: Re: Fact-checking an Afridi story quite urgent Thanks Preston. Well, I'd say early afternoon would be his realistic deadline, though changes could obviously be made till evening our time. If there were a solid promise of very significant cooperation, and it can't be done by deadline, conceivable that editors might consider holding till Tues paper. But at the moment plan is to go up on Web Sunday night. Crazy times, I to add to the weekend load! Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 202-862-0305 1 @nytimes.com (W6) (W3) - Ori inal Message Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013616 7 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013616 Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 10:15 AM To: Shane, Scott; Media@ucia.gov Subject: Re: Fact-checking an Afridi story quite urgent Thanks Scott for the call, we got the email. Off the record, it is going to take a little bit of time to review these questions. When is Declan's cutoff time? I presume sometime on Sunday morning? 6 Original Message .From: Shane, Scott Sent: Saturday, April 28 2012 09:50 AM To: Media; Shane, (t0(6) Subject: Fact-checking an Afridi story quite urgent Hi Folks My Islamabad colleague Declan Walsh is writing, for Monday or Tuesday's NYT, a long story on Dr. Afridi and his role before UBL raid. He asked me to seek comment, confirmation or correction on his reporting before final edit. Apologies for the short notice but this has just come together and obviously editors want it to run by the anniversary. In view of the above, I'm sending the below very detailed summary of the facts as Declan understands them. It would be great.either to get a written point by point set of comments or for someone to talk to Declan by phone or in person and go over all of this. We greatly appreciate your consideration. I'm on cell to discuss . Declan is at Many thanks. . Scott (W6) BACKGROUND: Stateside trip: Afridi visited the United States in 2007 (and maybe in 2009 too) with his wife, apparently on some sort of medical cbnference jaunt. Was he a regular visitor to the Did that bring him in touch with intelligence folks? American wife: A senior ISI official and several friends say that Afridi's schoolteacher wife, Imrana Ghafoor, is a US citizen (or, most likely a dual national). Trde? Checkered past: Afridi had a very checkered past, having faced multiple allegations of corruption, professional malpractise and sexual harrassment. He was fired from his job as agency surgeon general (chief medical officer) in Khyber tribal agency six months before the operation, following official complaints from a nurse who alleged he had sexually assaulted her on the job. He was reinstated as agency surgeon general just a couple of weeks before May 2. Was the CIA aware of this background? Did it make any difference to the operation, for better or worse? ABBOTTABAD OPERATION -- The 151 says Afridi was in contact with a CIA handler named Peter, and was brought to the US embassy hidden in the back of a car in order to meet his handlers. True? UN equipment used in CIA op: In interviews in Khyber we have established that Afridi used polio vaccination kits funded by the United Nations to carry out the first round of phoney Hepatitis vaccinations in Abbotabad in March 2011. Has the agency aware of this? Would it have mattered to them? Save the Children link: A senior US official says that Afridi's wife told ISI interrogators that her husband claimed to be working for the charity Save the Children (US) at the time he was doing the vaccination campaign. The 151, however, goes even further: it claims that Afridi had actually persuaded Save the Children to fund the vaccination program (without their knowing its true purpose), and that he even went to the extent of giving Save the Children fake invoices to keep the pretense going. Subsequently, according to aid agency Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013616 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013616 sources, two senior managers at Save the Children one Irish, one Pakistani were put on the Pakistani government's Exit Control List, preventing them from leaving Pakistan. The US and British embassies have been involved with the SC case and helped make representations stressing their innocence with the Pakistanis. Can you confirm? The phone call: US official say that Afridi didn't manage to get DNA from the OBL house, something that Pakistanis generally agree with. True? The Pakistanis also claim that, in order to confirm the identities of the people inside the house, he was given a phone number. A week or so before the raid, Afridi got one of the nurses employed on the vaccination program to ring that number, and the courier, Abu Ahmed a1 Kuwaiti came on the line. The ISI claims the CIA used voice recognition software to confirm Kuwaiti's presence. A second version of the story has it that Kuwaiti passed the phone to bin Laden' 5 wife, Khairee, who came on the line. Can you confirm or debunk?. Payment: Different Pakistani sources say he was paid between $10,000 and $20,000 for his part in the operation. Any comment on figures? AF TERMATH Efforts to spring him free. What efforts has the US government/CIA made to have Afridi released? What do the Pakistanis privately say about the case? Is there any chance of a deal? And if not, won't that have implications for others? willingness to help the US in the future? Leon Panetta: I was very surprised to hear Director Panetta's comment in the 60 Minutes interview last January where he admitted Afridi was a CIA operative and appealed to the Pakistanis to let him go. Did Panetta put that out there intentionally? Inside the CIA, was this public admission considered unusual? Was it seen as furthering or hindering Afridi's cause? Aid agency blowback: In general terms, there's been a lot of criticism from western aid workers about the vaccination scheme, saying it has brought much unwelcome attention from the ISI in the past year, and endangered their humanitarian work. Despite the huge success of the overall mission, are there any regrets inside the CIA about this aspect of the operation, or any changes in rules or guidelines for cover? Capture by ISI: One thing I can't really figure out: after May 2 Afridi continued with life as normal, and didn't skip Pakistan. One of his colleagues says that he had a Saudi visa for performing Hajj in his passport, so he clearly had an option. Why didn't he leave? Did he think he would get away with it? And how, in the end, did the ISI figure out what he had been doing? Possible compromise: Pakistani officials in Peshawar tell us that Afridi may now be charged under the Frontier Crimes Regulation, which is the operative law in the tribal belt, instead of under the civil code. This effectively means that he could skirt treason charges, which carry the death penalty and instead be incarcerated under the opaque tribal belt legal system. This would, in theory, make it easier for Pakistan to have Afridi quietly released a few years hence, and traded with the US at an opportune moment. OTHER - Bin Laden' buddies: Stepping back from the small detail of the Afridi story, what' 5 striking is that the Pakistanis put a lot of effort into catching the man who helped catch OBL but what have they done to roll up the network of people who helped OBL when he was on the run? In this story - - Bin Laden's youngest wife said she changed house seven times in six months in Karachi in 2002. Has the ISI rounded up any of these people? Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013616 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013616 Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 202-862-0365 @nytimes.com Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013616 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013617 From: Shane, Scott nytimes.com] Sent: Monda A ril 30, 2012 11:24 AM if Subject: Re: Visit today I know you know I'll give the broader story a shot, if only to try to persuade him a little more help would be in the agency's interest. But I know Afridi is the urgent question -- for us too. See you shortly Scott Scott Shane New YOrk Times Washington bureau 262-862?6305 @nytimes.com - (W3) 0"?ng Or1 inal Message Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 11:11 AM To: Shane, Scott Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: Visit today Scott, Preston forwarded me your note. I'll be meeting with you and Michael at 12:15 today. Off the record, I think Michael will be focusing on the Afridi questions you provided, and the broader CT program will probably be off the table, though I recognize you will still ask. Please leave your cell phone and any recording devices in your car. See you in an hour! Original From: Shane, Scott Sent: Monday, April 30, 2612 8:35 AM To: Subject: Visit today Hi and Preston -- Looking forward to my 12:15 pm visit today to Michael Morrell on the Afridi issue. If he is willing, when we finish going over the questions raised by Declan's reporting, I'd like to see whether he might be willing to discuss the bigger story on the Obama CT record. You have the questions I sent a while ago, some of which Preston addressed in a statement. But some remain outstanding. I'd like to make a pitch to him that 10 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013617 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013617 providing more info will be good for the agency. One new wrinkle that I mentioned to Preston is that we have received a very detailed account of the process by which names get added to the DOD kill-or-capture list, while we have no such detail for the agency list. I'd like to add at least a little detail to support the agency's contention that it is careful, thorough, and fair in handling these novel and irrevocable decisions. Thanks much for the quick response on Declan's story. Please give me a shout on cell below if anything comes up this morning. best Scott Scott Shane New Times Washington bureau 202-862-0305 @nytimes.com 11 Approved? Release: 2017/05/12 C06013617 A roved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013619 pp From: Shane, Scanytimescom] Sent: Monda 3:09 PM To: Subject: Hey -- we are pushing this off a day, thank God. So it's not going uo on the web till Tues night. I'll send requests for background later today. Thanks again_ Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau (t0(6) 202-862-9305 @nytimes.com A t) 6 (W3) . Original Message Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 11:11 AM To: Shane, Scott Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: Visit today Scott, Preston forwarded me your note. I'll be meeting with you and Michael at 12:15 today. Off the record, I think Michael will be focusing on the Afridi questions you provided, and the broader CT program will probably be off the table, though I recognize you will still ask. Please leave your cell phone and any recording devices in your car. See you in an hour! 0 'nal age rigi ess From: Shane, Scott [mailto bnytimes.com] Sent: Monday, April 36, 2012 8:35 AM To: Rapp; Subject: Visit today Hi and Preston Looking forward to my 12:15 pm visit today to Michael Morrell on the Afridi issue. If he is willing, when we finish going over the questions raised by Declan's reporting, I'd like to see whether he might be willing to discuss the bigger story on the Obama CT record. You have the questions I sent a while ago, some of which Preston addressed in a statement. But some remain outstanding. I'd like to make a pitch to him that providing more info will be good for the agency. One new wrinkle that I mentioned to Preston 15 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013619 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013619 is that we have received a very detailed account of the process by which names get added to the DOD kill-or-capture list, while we have no such detail for the agency list. I'd like to add at least a little detail to support the agency's contention that it is careful, thorough, and fair in handling these novel and irrevocable decisions. Thanks muCh?for the quick response on Declan's story. Please give me a shout on cell below if anything comes up this morning. best Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 262-862?0305 @nytimes.com 16 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013619 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013624 From: Shane, Scott [shane@nytimes.com] Sent: ril 30, 2012 7:23 PM To: Subject: Re: Request for background/on record Thanks much. Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 202-862-0365 pnytimes . com Ori inal Message [mailtoj ?ucia.gov] Sent: Monday, April 30, 2612 67:22 PM . To: Shane, Scott Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Request for background/on record Got both emails Scott. Will review and be in touch tomorrow. Original (t0(6) From: Shane, Scott [mailtoi bnvtimes.com] Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 7:16 PM To: Cc: Shane, Scott Subject: Request for background/on record requests as promised: (b)C3)CH?vAct 1) On-record statement addressing criticism of CIA for using a medical worker to gather intelligence, since Save the Children and other NGOs complain that it has cast a shadow over their public health work, prompting Pakistan authorities to deny or delay visas, delay shipments of medicines, prohibit some foreign workers from leaving Pakistan, and otherwise seriously set back their efforts. Why would the same logic banning the use of journalists not also apply to medical workers, for instance? Is any change in the rules under consideration? For background or on record: 2) Basic facts you shared on Afridi's work for the agency: that he was recruited in Pakistan because he traveled freely through the FATA and not recruited in the U.S., worked with the agency for three years, did some vaccination work at the agency's request and other work on his own, reported on Arabs in the places he went, gave only real vaccination for polio and hepatitis B, was.motivated both by his strong desire to stop disease and hostility to the militants who he thought were harming his country and who had threatened him for treating women, was not told that CIA was specifically looking for Bin Laden but concluded that the strange compound might be of special interest, loaned his phone to the nurse who called Abu 24 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013624 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013624 Ahmed, was probably betrayed to ISI by the nurse and the phone number recorded in his phone, was thought by CIA to have a generally good reputation, has been tortured since his arrest, 3) That Afridi's help in the OBL hunt was "marginal" as it turned out, revealing the second set of phones that cemented the certainty that the compound's residents were acting very secretively and strangely. But how would you characterize his overall contribution, including identifying other A0 or other militant members and locations? 4) That for the Abbottabad operation, Afridi got $250,000 to buy Hep vaccine kits and $10,500 as salary. What was the total money paid to Afridi by CIA over the whole three years, with separate numbers for expenses and salary? 5) What is the CIA's understanding of his relationship with President Zardari? He was honored for his polio work at a dinner that Zardari attended, but did they really know each other? Any greater clarity on the relationship? 6) Were Hepatitis vaccines used to get blood for DNA analysis? And were the vaccines useless without the entire series? That should do it. Many thanks Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington Bureau 202-862?6365 office @nytimes.com 25 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013624 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013625 - From: Shane, Scott nytimes.com] Sent: Tuesda May 01, 2012 12:22 PM To: Subject: Request for background/on record Appreciate it Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 262?862-6365 (W5) - Ori inal Message [mailto: cia.gov] Sent: Tuesday, May 61, 2612 12:19 PM To: Shane, Scott Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Request for background/on record Off the record, someone will look into the Zeit piece. Thanks Original (t0(6) From: Shane, Scott Sent: Tuesday, May 61, 2612 12:66 PM To (b Subject: Re: Request for background/on record Thanks much. Any idea of timing? Also wanted to ask about piece on documents founf in Germany -- or should I call someone else about that? Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 262-862-6365 1 @nytimes.com (W6) (b Ori inal Message From: [gaycia. gov gov] Sent: Tues ay, May 61, 2612 11:54 AM To: Shane, Scott; Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Request for background/on record 32 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013625 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013625 Scott, Off the record, I'm still working on all of this for you. Will get back to you as soon as I can. You know, of course, from the meeting with Michael yesterday that the below is inaccurate -- there is no US nexus to the relationship. Original Message--?-? (t0(6) From: Shane, Scott Sent' Tuesda May 01, 2012 7:56 AM To: Media Subject: Re: Request for background/on record Morning Jennifer -- a couple of things that occurred to me to mention. Declan will be including appeals from Afridi's family about his plight (didn't include that in memo for you guys because it requires no response). And we would not like to run the complaints from SaVe the Children partially blaming CIA for its troubles without a full response from you. Also, can I assume that the following passage from UK Times today is wrong? I guess it doesn't quite contradict what Michael said, so just checking: It appears that Dr Afridi was recruited by the CIA while he was in the United States in 2009. The family had gone to stay with Mona?s relatives in San Jose, California, but had fallen on hard times when they were befriended by Yogi Kumar, an expatriate Kashmiri who provided the names of people who could introduce him to the CIA. Thanks. I'll be reachable anytime except during an interview roughly 2:30 to 4. Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau -?202-862-0305 (W5) @nytimes. com Ori inal Message . From: [gbucia.gov Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 07:22 PM . To: Shane, Scott Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Request for background/on record Got both emails Scott. Will review and be in touch tomorrow. Original (t0(6) From: Shane, Scott Sent: Monday, April 30, 2012 7:16 PM 33 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013625 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013625 To: Cc: Shane, Scott Subject: Request for-background/on record Hi -- requests as promised: 1) On-record statement addressing criticism of CIA for using a medical worker to gather intelligence, since Save the Children and other NGOs complain that it has cast a shadow over their public health work, prompting Pakistan authorities to deny or delay visas, delay shipments of medicines, prohibit some foreign workers from leaving Pakistan, and otherwise seriously set back their efforts. Why would the same logic banning the use of journalists not also apply to medical workers, for instance? Is any change in the rules under consideration? For background or on record: 2) Basic facts you shared on Afridi's work for the agency: that he was recruited in Pakistan because he traveled freely through the FATA and not recruited in the U.S., worked with the agency for three years, did some vaccination work at the agency's request and other work on his own, reported on Arabs in the places he went, gave only real vaccination for polio and hepatitis B, was motivated both by his strong desire to stop disease and hostility to the militants who he thought were harming his country and who had threatened him for treating women, was not told that CIA was specifically looking for Bin Laden but concluded that the strange compound might be of special interest, loaned his phone to the nurse who called Abu Ahmed, was probably betrayed to 151 by the nurse and the phone number recorded in his phone, was thought by CIA to have a generally good reputation, has been tortured since his arrest. 3) That Afridi's help in the OBL hunt was ?marginal" as it turned out, revealing the second set of phones that cemented the certainty that the compound's residents were acting very secretively and strangely. But how would you characterize his overall contribution, including identifying other A0 or other militant members and locations? 4) That for the Abbottabad operation, Afridi got $250,000 to buy Hep vaccine kits and $10,500 as salary. What was the total money paid to Afridi by CIA over the whole three years, with separate numbers for expenses and salary? 5) What is the CIA's understanding of his relationship with President Zardari? He was honored for his polio work at a dinner that Zardari attended, but did they really know each other? Any greater clarity on the relationship? 6) Were Hepatitis vaccines used to get blood for DNA analysis? And were the vaccines useless without the entire series? That should do it. Many thanks Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington Bureau 202-862-0305 office 34 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013625 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013625 -nyt imes . com 35 Approved for Re1ease: 2017/05/12 006013625 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013628 From: Shane, Scott hytimescom] Sent: Wednesda ay 01210:12 AM To: - . - Subject. Followmg up Thought I should share with you what the Save the Children guy told us on the record. Given the fact that the former CIA director confirmed the relationship with Afridi, I hope you can say something on-record defending or explaining this practice. David Wright, the-Save the Children Pakistan director, says that he is angry at the CIA, which he believes may have used Save the Children as cover for its operation. was outraged that a vaccination campaign would be used as cover for espionage - particularly in country that has more polio cases than the rest of the world combined.? He added: ?Ultimately I don't blame the 151. What they are doing is a natural outcome of what the CIA has done. If they use humanitarian activities as cover, of course there will be consequences for us.? Having previously kept a low profile, Wright said he was going public in order to expose the case. "I'm done with pussyfooting on this. If governments continue to use humanitarian activities as cover for intelligence activities, the humanitarian space across the world is going to get pretty-small, pretty quick. 50 they really should stop it.? Will call later Thanks Scott -Scott Shane New York Times Washington Bureau 202-862-6365 office -nytimes . com 36 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013628 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013629 From: Shane, Scott- nytimes.com] Sent: 1 Wednesday, May 02, 2012 2:28 PM To: Subject: Seems Afridi story is running ClAAct would be great to get a comment. Researching the limitations on cover, I'm told that CIA by policy does not use Peace Corps volunteers or Fulbright scholars and uses journalists ?accredited to US news organizations only with a waiver from director or president. (If any of this is wrong or incomplete, I'd love to know.) I recognize that Afridi was not an intel officer working under physician cover, but a physician doing intel work, but the issues and consequences appear to be the same. Thanks Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington Bureau 202-862-0305 office 1@nytimes.com 37 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013629 - Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013632 b6 (X) From: Dilanian, Ken :@latimes.com] Sent: Monday, March 05, 2012 3:04 PM To: Media; Rapp; Subject: iran ClAAct Hi, folks, I?m looking at the issue of how the US. would know, as President Obama said, if and when Iran began building a bOmb. Could someone speak to me on background about that? I haven't done a lot of reporting on this yet, but I have spoken to a few people recently, including Stephen Hadley, who expressed skepticism that US. intelligence would be able to detect such a move in time for decision makers to do anything about it. In terms of assessing whether and when Iran has made a decision to break out, Hadley said, ?The thing that would be most relevant to that judgment is what?s called leadership intelligence--what the supreme leader is saying and thinking and writinguand that is the area of intelligence that is the hardest to get." He also expressed doubts about whether intelligence agencies could detect a secret program to enrich to weapons grade. I am sure you guys could Offer an alternative view, hoWever carefully couched would you mind doing that? Best, Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(2o2) 824 3328i Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013632 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C0l6013633 From: Dilanian, Ken :@latimes.com] Sent: Monda March 05, 2012 4:52 PM To: i Subject: fyi that covert action story I was working on never ran. too thin Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times . o:(2o2) 824 83281 1 Twitter: @KenDilamanLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013633 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013635 From: Dilanian, Ken latimes.com] Sent: Thursdav. March 08, 2012 3:48 PM To: - ClAAct I guess I should also ask if you can confirm this: (AP) VIENNA Satellite images of an Iranian military facility appear to show trucks and earth-moving vehicles at the site, indicating an attempted cleanup of radioactive traces possibly left by tests of a nuclear-weapon trigger, diplomats told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(202) 824 8328 - Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT . Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013635 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013636 ClAAct ClAAct From: Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 4: 45 PM To: Dilanian, Ken Cc: Media@ucia. gov Subject: RE: iran Ken, Off the record, we cannot delve into the specifics of how we are positioned to detect the development of an lranian nuclear weapon without divulging sources and methods. l'd just say that, in addition to leadership intentions?which are hard to gauge?there are stilt a host of other activities that could provide a tip off. With iranian denial and deception, there are no guarantees, but the IC doing its best to avoid surprise. Hope this helps, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs (703) 482-7778 ucia. ov (b From. Dilanian, Ken [mailto:blatimes. com] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 11:39 AM hi: Subject: RE: iran UK. is there anything else you can talk about, in response to my query? )ClAAct From: .Qudagov [mailto:g?uciagov] Sent: urs ay, March 08, 2012 To: Dilanian, Ken, Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: iran Off the record Ken we aren ?t offering confirmation on any of the below. There" Isn ?t anything steer you off of In the piece though. Take care, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson Office of Public Affairs ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken [mailto blatimesmm] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 10:41 AM To: Sub'ect: iran Approved for Release: 2017/05/12606013636 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013636 Preston, regarding my query on Iran, the Ambinder piece had some interesting stuff I wonder if you can confirm, some of which I have heard from my own sources. It?s sort of obvious, and not revealing of sources and method: That the Open Source Center has provided some interesting insights into the ?ssures and sentiments coursing through the regime, the political factions, and the society. That you guys are ?scrutinizing and seizing cargo shipments bound for Iran, tapping the black market for nuclear supplies and buying up spare parts, and maximizing the collection of Iranian signal traf?c.? That MASINT sensors can provide some early warning (provided they are looking in the right place?my sentiments, not his) by detecting electromagnetic signatures, disturbances in the soil and geography around a hidden facility, and streams of radioactive particles that are byproducts of the uranium enrichment process. Finally: That the US. ?has a good handle on the nuclear supply chain; it knows what Iran has and doesn't have; it has a good handle on who needs to be where in order for certain things to happen; it knows. . .a lot about the daily lives and stresses of Iran's nuclear scientists.? Again, this is all obvious, and anyone who follows this stuff for a living would be shocked if it weren?t true. But it would help if I could get some continuation. Thanks. Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Tim 5 o:(2o2) 824 8328 (W6) Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013636 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013637. From: Dilanian, Ken- latimes.com] Sent: arch 08, 2012 4:46 PM To: Subject: iran lt?s officiai: You guys have gotten way more conservative under the new guy. but thanks for ClAAct From: [maiito @ucia.gov] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 4:45 PM To: Dilanian, Ken . Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: iran Ken, Off the record, we cannot delve into the specifics of how we are positioned to detect the development of an Iranian nuclear weapon without divulging sources and methods. l?d just say that, in addition to leadership intentions?which are hard to gauge?there are stili a host of other activities that couid provide a tip off. With Iranian denial and deception, there are no guarantees, but the IC doing its best to avoid surprise. Hope this heips, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Of?ce of Public Affairs E01 From: Dilanian, Ken [mailto @latimescom] Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 11:39 AM To: Sub] iran OK. is there anything else you can talk about, in response to my query? Fromm [mailtd @ucia.gov Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 11:39 AM To: Dilanian, Ken Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: iran Off the record Ken, we aren't offering confirmation on any of the below. There isn?t anything i?d steer you off of in the piece though. - Take care, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013637 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013638 ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken latimes.com] Sent: ?h 09, 2012 9:37 AM To: Subject: iran -- new stuff ClAAot Preston, I spoke to Mike Rogers and Dianne Feinstein last night. They both said that ClA?s position on whether Iran has other clandestine enrichment sites boils down to, we simply don't know. (A former senior intelligence official also told me that, though his info is obviously less current.) I want to ask if you guys would?dispute that. Rogers also said that based on the briefings he?s gotten, he is not confident that the US would learn about a secret Iranian breakout in sufficient time to stop it. I throw that out in case you guys would offer a different View. Thanks. Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(202) 824 sszal Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013638 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013640 From: Dilanian, Ken_latimes.com] Sent: . Tuesda March 13, 2012 3:46 PM To: Subject: Re: Called both your phones. 21%? message .. mm: I didn?t leave a message. I?m back in the office._..call when you have a minute. Preston Golson Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013640 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013642 From: Dilanian, Sent: Wednesda March 14, 2012 2:34 PM To: :1 Subject: assad emails if this is you guys,'nice work. if it?s real, even better. whiie Syrian protesters bled, assad?s wife shopped for a fondue set on amazon. uardian.co.uk world 2012 mar 14 Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Ange/es Tim es o:(2o2) 824 8328 Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013642 7 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013643 3 From: - Ditanian, Ken latimes.com] Sent: 16, 2012 11:55 AM To: obama/2012/03/16/gIQAwN5RGS nationai Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times 824 8326 Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013643 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013644 From: Dilanian, Sent: Frida March 16, 2012 12:45 PM To: I just saw something that said Petraeus was knighted in the Hague. was that a joke? Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Ange/es Times 824 83281 i Twitter: @KenDiIanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013644 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013645 Rapp . From: - Dilanian, Ken -latimes.com] Sent: . TUesday, March 20, 2012 11:52 AM To: Rapp Subject: RE: meet? Didi, just circling back on this. Want to schedule something? Ken From: :Qum [mailtoz @uciagov] Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 7:02 PM To: Dilanian, Ken Subject: Re: meet? Ken-4 am sorry if I didn't get around to replying on Friday. It was one crazy day. i would be happy to meet sometime for coffee. I don't have my calendar handy, so let's touch base tomorrow. Regards, (6) From: Dilanian, Ken [mailtoi @latimescoml Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 11:15 AM To: Rapp Subject: meet? Didi, Would you be willing tomeet for lunch or coffee one of these days? Ken Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(202) 824 83281 Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013645 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013646 ClAAct From: Dilanian, KenE?latimes.com] Sent: Wednesda March 21, 2012 1:10 PM To. :i Subject: north korea tidbit Thanks. From: my [maiito @uciagovl Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 1:06 PM To: Dilanian, Ken Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: north korea tidbit Ken, Off the record, we wouldn?t characterize what?s going on as a purge. There may be some isolated incidents and some people may be settling scores. There's popular speculation amongst DPRK watchers that long Un?s leadership will naturally lead to a generational shift from the oider guard that advised his dad and grandfather to his younger peers. We?ll see if this occurs. I will call you on Yemen this afternoon. Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs (703) 482-7778 ucia. ov ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken [maiito @latimescoml Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 10:25 AM Tm: 3 ClAAct Subject: north korea tidbi(t Hi, Preston, this report out of South Korea says Kim Jong Un is conducting purges to consolidate power. Could you please ask your folks if they believe this is true?including the details about the officials shot for sexual harassment and drunkenness--and whether he is the driving force behind it or is it Jang Song-thaek? Thanks. Ken Kim Jong- un 'Purged Top Brass of Dissenters' North Korean leader Kim Jong? un has purged high- ranking military officers to consolidate his grip on power after the death of his father Kim Jong-il, it emerged on Tuesday. A source familiar with North Korea said Kim Jong-un ordered officials in January to remove anyone caught misbehaving during the mourning period for Kim Jong-il. "We have information that an assistant chief of the General Staff Department was arrested and shot by firing squad on charges of sexual harassment during the mourning period," the source added. The General Staff Department takes orders directly from Kim Jong-un in wartime and commands the entire North Korean military. There are six or seven assistant chiefs under Gen. Ri Yong-ho, the chief of General Staff. It remains unclear which assistant chief was purged. A high-ranking government official here said, "To my knowledge, an assistant chief of the Ministry of the People?s Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013646 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013646 Armed Forces was also put in front of a firing squad early this year for being drunk during the mourning period." Kim Sung-min of Free North Korea Radio, a former captain in the North Korean army, recalled that Kim Jong-il also carried out a bloody purge after the death of his father Kim Il-sung in the name of restoring public order. "There is a strong chance that Kim Jong-un is doing exactly what his father did," he said. engiishnews?chosun.com Mar. 21, 2012 10:13 KST Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Ange/es Tim 824 8328 Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013646 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013648 ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken? latimescom] Sent: march 22, 2012 5:38 PM To: Subject: an or your help can you say which one of these was the yemeni gov? US drones struck yet again in the Yemeni province of Al Baydah, according to a report from the country. The strike is the fourth in Yemen in the past week. Yemeni security of?cials have told the Yemen Post that an unmanned Predator or more heavily armed Reaper struck a vehicle as it traveled in Al Baydah province yesterday, killing four al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula ?ghters. The strike took place just two hours after an AQAP suicide bomberk killed four sglgieg the Republican ggams in an attack in the city of Al Baydah. No senior AQAP leaders or operatives were reported killed in the strike. US military and intelligence of?cials contacted by The Long War Journal would neither con?rm nor deny that yesterday's strike took place. Yesterday's strike followed three other strikes in central and southern Yemen that have taken place since March 9. The last strike occurred on March 11, when the unmanned warplanes killed three AQAP ?ghters in Jaar. The target of the strike was weapons seized by AQAP during last week?s assault on a military base in Al Koud in neighboring Abyan province. In that assault, AQAP overran a Yemeni mechanized base in Al Koud, killing 185 troops, wounding over 150, and capturing at least 55 more. On March 10, AQAP "hideouts" in Jaar were targeted; 10 AQAP fighters were reported to have been killed. And on March 9, the Predators and Reapers hit an AQAP hideout in a rural area near AI Baydah. Abdulwahhab al-Homaiqani, an AQAP commander in the city, and 16 of his ?ghters were reported to have been killed in the strike. Read more: drone strike Kill Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Las Angeles Ti o:(202) 824 8328 Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013648 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013648 From: Dilanian, Ken ?.Iatimes.com] Sent: Frida March23, 2012 1:48 PM i ClAAct Preston, based on this statement, wouldn't it follow that any AQAP fighter would be fair game for the has two main goals: to attack the West and solidify a safehaven and extremist state in Yemen,? said a third American official familiar with the intelligence on Yemen. "Because of the political unrest in 2011, they had more success at the latter. AQAP will try to use any space it can get to plan external attacks.? Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times 83281 Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013648 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013648 From: Dilanian, Ken latimes.com] Sent: ch 23, 2012 4:51 PM To: Do you think this bears any resemblance to reality? htt: wwaon multimedia emen code emen-strike. Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Ange/es Times o:(202) 824 8323 Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013648 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013649 ClAAct From: Dilanian, Ken S?latimes.com] Sent: Wednesda March 28, 2012 5:05 PM To: Subject: RE. yemen ok, thanks. I will get back to you tomorrow to tell you exactly what we are writing about the vastly expanded effort in Yemen (just kidding. sort of.) From: buciagov [mailtol buciagovI Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 5:05 PM To: Dilanian, Ken Cc: Media@ucia.gov - Subject: RE: yemen - Hey Ken, Off the record, yes, no Americans were killed, or injured in that failed attack. Have the speci?c perpetrators been targeted since the failed attack? Not to my knowledge. Preston Golson Media Spokesperson Of?ce of Public Affairs (W3) ucia. ov FrOm: Dilanian, Ken [mailto Elatimes.com Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 4:13 PM To: Subject: yemen This attack on Americans happened, but-no American was killed, is that correct? Can you say if the people behind it have been targeted? - 2012-03-03 10:57 ADEN, Yemen, March 2-- The Yemen-based al-Qaida wing said Friday that it had killed a US. intelligence officer in the southern port city of Aden. . "Our brave fighters opened fire at a team of US. intelligence officers in the southern city of Aden on Thursday. killing a CIA officer," the al-Qaida said in a text message received by Xinhua. "We killed the officer after we monitored'him and made sure that he was cooperating with the Sanaa government in the war against terrorism," the message said. The group did not gave more details about the attack or elaborate how it conducted the operation against the U.S. team. A close source to the al?Qaida militants told to Xinhua that we saw a team of US. senior officers patrolling in the aI-Mulia district in downtown Aden in a small military car." "The officers? car came under attacks, which also injured a number of them," the source said. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013649 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013649 On Thursday, a Yemeni security official told Xinhua that a brigade of Yemen's special forces were dispatched from Sanaa to Aden for an anti-terror training course conducted by a US. security team. He said on condition of anonymity that the Yemeni special forces were preparing to engage next month in battles against al- Qaida militants in the neighboring restive province of Abyan. The Yemeni government has given the militants ultimatum to quit captured cites in Abyan. Taking advantage of one-year anti-government protests, the resurgent al?Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), known locally as Ansar al-Sharia (Partisans of lslamic Law), has taken control of several cities across the restive southern provinces. The Yemeni government forces have been battling the AQAP militants in the south, leaving hundreds of people killed and thousands displaced. The AQAP, entrenching itself mainly in Yemen's southern provinces of Abyan and Shabwa, is on the terrorist list of the United States. Newly?elected President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi vowed to strengthen security and intelligence cooperation with the United States in combating the AQAP that threatened the daily oil shipping routes in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Ti 02(202) 824 8328 Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013649 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013649 From: - Dilanian, Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 2:54 PM To: Sumac? Hey, what say you about the numbers quoted today by the ?bureau of investigative journalism?? -rise-in-us-attacks?on? emen-militants ates.com 2012 03 29 arab-s rin Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013649 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013650 From: Dilanian, Ken-latimes.com] Sent: Thursda March 29, 2012 5:28 PM To: Subject. . just found this ClAAct Officials in Bayda said Friday night?s raids targeted a stronghold of local al-Qaeda leader Abdulwahhab al-. Homaiqani. He was among the dead, a government source told Reuters. One official told AFP the dead were mostly, "new recruits. youths from the region, taken by surprise by the raids which struck as they were dining In training camps". SAUDIARABIA -- armorial: The militants were reported to have equipment, weapons and vehicles in order to carry out attacks. Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles 17% (.202) 824 8328 Twitter. Ken Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013650 . Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013650 From: Dilanian, Ken @Iatimescom] Sent: Thursda March 29, 2012 5:36 PM To: Subject: and this Sources said that AQAP militants came from Qaefa district with their heavy weapons, gathering in Wadi Al-Makhneq district, AI-Baydha province in a readiness to fight against Yemen government forces in an attempt to expand its hold over province. Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times - o:(2o2) 824 8328 W6) Twitter: @KenDiIanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013650 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013651 From: Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 To: Dilanian, Ken Subject: RE: Abdulwahhab al-Homaiqani? Off the record Ken, sorry that name doesn?t ring a bell as the subject/target of that activity. Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs (703) 482-7778 ucia. ov From: Dilanian, Kenl @latimes.com] Sent: Thursda March 29, 2012 4:08 PM To: Subject: Abdulwahhab aI-Homaiqani? on March 9, the Predators and Reapers hit an AQAP hideout in a rural area near Al Baydah. Abdulwahhab al-Homaiqani, an AQAP commander in the city, and 16 of his ?ghters were reported to have been killed in the strike. Read more: wa 'ournal.or archives 2012 03 us drone strike ill 2. XRV bR but this was not just drones, right? Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(2o2) 824 8328? Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013651 8 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013652 . W6) From: Dilanian, Ken ?.latimes.com] Sent: Thursda April 05, 2012 3:50 PM To: Subject: FW: from Ansar Alshariaa in Yemen to Mr Ken Dilanian David Dloud Thinking of accepting. Any advice, and could you brief us before we go? Better yet, could you implant us with tracking devices? Original (t0(6) From: ansar alshariaa Sent: Thursday, April 65, 2612 3:44 PM To: Dilanian, Ken; Cloud, David Subject: from Ansar Alshariaa in Yemen to Mr Ken Dilanian &_David Dloud -To Mr Ken Dilanian David Dloud We'd like to express our admiration of the latest article of both of you about Yemen with the name of In Yemen, lines blur as U.S. steps up airstrikes which has a number of realistic points and facts about the current situation in Yemen, and the unfair u.s war on "terrorism We Ansar Alshariaa - invite you to come to our territories in southern Yemen and give your ears 3 chance to listen to our point of view about this war also to watch how we rule these lands with islamic law shariaa as a result of that visit insha' Allah you'll have the full picture of the situation here. So if you're interested about this visit please reply to this mail so we can arrange it insha' Allah. We also want you to be sure that you won't get hurt with any level insha' Allah as you'd be our guests, plus it's not our policy to target journalists, don't forget that if you accept our invitation to visit us, you won't be the first American journalists to do that because Mr Casey Coombs visited Naqar previously Jiaar in Abyan last month. You can check it out in these two links; of the black flag Awaiting for your reply, Ansar Alshariaa Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013652 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013653 . From: Dilanian, Ken-latimes.com] Sent: Thursday. April 05, 2012 3:55 PM To: do We know who is the leader of ansar al sharia? Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times 824 8328 Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT . Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013653 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013655 ClAAct From: - Dilanian, Ken latimes.com] Sent: Wednesda April 11, 2012 3:56 PM To: Subiect: reduest for yemen backgrounder Preston, I ran into Peter Clement today at a State Department thing, and I mentioned to him that i would love a backgrounder on Yemen. I told him that I am in an email conversation right now with people who purport to speak for Ansar al Sharia, who seem to be trying to put a kinder gentler face on the ?mujihadeen? in Yemen. He said asked me to go through you guys, so here I am. Understanding that won?t talk about drone strikes or US policy, I would love to come in with David Cloud and get some insights into the relationship between Ansar AI Sharia and AQAP. I spoke to a very knowledgeable analyst today who believes they are very different animals, but he doesn't have access to the latest intel, as your folks do. Can you help with this? Thanks. Best, Ken Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times . o:(2o2) 824 8328 (W6) Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013656 Rapp (W5) From: Dilanian, Ken @latimescom] Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 9:01 PM To: Rapp Subject: Re: north korea Ok, thanks, Didi. Ken Ken Dilanian Los Angeles Times 202 824 8328 ClAAct Original message-m- From: @uciaqov" @ucia.qov> To: "Dilanian, Ken" 1 @latimes.com>, "Media@ucia.qov" Sent: Thu, Apr 12, 2012 00:48:51 Sub'ect: Re: north korea Ken--sorry not to have gotten back earlier. Off the record, we almost certainly will not have an instant initial assessment because--and how often do you get to say this-?this actually IS rocket science. However, we expect the White House to issue a statement in the event of a launch that might help. Didi From: Dilanian, Ken [mailto i@latimes.com Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 04:42 PM To: Media Subject: north korea Hi, folks. I?ve been asked to write a feed on US reaction to the North Korean missile'iaunch if it happens any of you be in a position to offer initial assessments on background? Thanks. Ken Ken Dilanian National Security Correspondent Los Angeles Times o:(202) 824 8328? Twitter: @KenDilanianLAT Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013656 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013662 From: Shane, Scott -.nytimes.corn]. Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:18 PM To: Subject: RE: For your story Many thanks. I will make sure it has the ?not confirming? part. And i will be back to you soon to pitch Michael on the Obama story. Scott Shane New York Times Washington Bureau ClAAct [mailtol @uciagovl Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:09 PM To: Shane, Scott Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: For your story Scott, The following is attributable to me, in name, as CIA spokesperson: cannot comment on, or confirm, any possible operational activity. However, i would note that the CIA certainly respects the great work of medical NGOs in difficult places around the world. The Agency is receptive to the views of the NGO community, and met with community representatives for a full and frank exchange on their concerns. Decisions are not made in a vacuum, and the Agency welcomed the opportunity to hear directly from them." Off the record, if you don?t use the whole quote, I?d like to ask you to please make it clear that my comment is not intended to confirm any operational activity. Than RS ClAAot 38 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013662 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013663 ClAAct (W) From: Shane, Scott nytimes.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 7:57 PM To: Subject: Re: Note for Michael Morrell -- please pass on Very kind of you Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 202-862?0305 @nytimes.com ClAAct Original Message [mailtoz bucia.gov] Sent: We nes ay, May 02, 2012 07:53 PM To: Shane, Scott Subject: RE: Note for Michael Morrell -- please pass on I already did. . 0r1g1nal Message-??-? From: Shane, Scott [mailtoj @nytimes.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 7:01 PM ClAAct Subject: Re: Note for Michael Morrell -- please pass on Whoops! Please correct. And thanks for your help. Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 202-862-0305 @nytimes.com ClAAct (W6) ClAAct Ori inal Message From: bucia.gov [mailto: L@ucia.gov] Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 06:57 PM To: Shane, Scott Subject: RE: Note for Michael Morrell -- please pass on By the way, it's Morell. Will pass this along. 43 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013663 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013663 b6 Original From: Shane, Scott [mailto @nytimes.com] Sen Wednesday, May 62, 2012 6:14 PM 1.23 Subgect: Note for Michael Morrell -- please pass on Hi Michael -- First, many thanks for sitting down with me on Monday about Dr. Afridi. You saved us from some factual errors and gave us a better sense of the stakes and the real story. . Second -- you said you would consider sitting down with Jo Becker and me for this story on the Obama counterterrorism record. I wanted to give you a sense of why we'd like more information from the agency on certain points, and why I think it would be in the agency's interest to help. 1) In our reporting we have been told in detail of the nomination process for the military's kill-capture list, including the interagency video conferences to discuss names. We do not have any details on the CIA's parallel process, which I assume is quite different but I have been assured is thorough and careful. I'm afraid that a description of the DOD process, with just a sentence saying not much is known about the CIA process, may be unfair to CIA. 2) As I mentioned, we have heard some criticism of the agency's CT program not from ACLU, Reprieve or the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, but from current and former senior intelligence and administration officials (whom I can't name under our ground rules, but who you would consider credible and generally well-informed if I could). The questions relate mainly to the identification of targets for signature strikes, and the counting of casualties as combatant or noncombatant. We intend to cite some of these criticisms in the story, but we would benefit from a response or explanation to better gauge their legitimacy. 3) We have been told the agency uses what is described as a "matrix" showing the relative tradeoffs of the value of the target versus the expected level of collateral casualties. We'd like to confirm this or see if the description is accurate. 4) We have been told that there was an adjustment of munitions used in strikes early in the Obama administration with the idea of achieving greater precision and reducing the risk to innocents. We'd like to confirm or clarify. 5) Unless it's included in the public documents from West Point tomorrow, we'd very much like more detail on Bin Laden's letter about the success of the US in persuading Muslims that the US is targeting Al Qaeda and not Islam. Many thanks for your consideration. Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington Bureau 202-862-0305 office @nytimes.com . ApprovedforRelease: 2017/05/12 006013663 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013664 ClAAct From: Shane, Scott nytimes.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 10:51 PM To: Subject: . Re: Note for Michael Morrell -- please pass on fyi, as you can imagine, Declan had info from other sources. Anything you gave us off the record stayed off the record. Thanks again. 1 Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau (t0(6) 262-862-6365 @nytimes.com 6 ClAAct Original Message [mailto: ucia. 0v] Sent: Wednesday, May 62, 2612 67:53 PM To: Shane, Scott Subject: RE: Note for Michael Morrell -- please pass on I already did. Original Message?--?- From: Shane, Scott [mailtoz @nytimes.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 62, 2612 7:61 PM To: Subjec e: Note for Michael Morrell -- please pass on 6 Whoops! Please correct. And thanks for your help. ClAAct Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 262-862-6365 . @nytimes.com ClAAct (W6) ClAAct Original Message [mailto: @ucia.gov] Sent: Wednesday, May 62, 2612 66:57 PM To: Shane, Scott Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013664 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013664 Subject: RE: Note for Michael Morrell -- please pass on A By the way, it's Morell. Will pass this along., Original (b0(6) From: Shane, Scott [mailto: @nytimes.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 6:14 PM . To: Cc: Subject: Note for Michael Morrell please pass on Hi Michael -- First, many thanks for sitting down with me on Monday about Dr. Afridi. You saved us from some factual errors and gave us a better sense of the stakes and the real story. Second you said you would consider sitting down with Jo Becker and me for this story on the Obama counterterrorism record. I wanted to give you a sense of why we'd like more information from the agency on certain points, and why I think it would be in the agency's interest to help. 1) In our reporting we have been told in detail of the nomination process for the military's kill-capture list, including the interagency video conferences to discuss names. We do not have any details on the CIA's parallel process, which I assume is quite different but I have been assured is thorough and careful. I'm afraid that a description of the DOD process, with just a sentence saying not much is known about the CIA process, may be unfair to CIA. 2) As I mentioned, we have heard some criticism of the agency's CT program -- not from ACLU, Reprieve or the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, but from current and former senior intelligence and administration officials (whom I can't name under our ground rules, but who you would consider credible and generally well-informed if I could). The questions relate mainly to the identification of targets for signature strikes, and the counting of casualties as combatant or noncombatant. We intend to cite some of these criticisms in the story, but we would benefit from a response or explanation to better gauge their legitimacy. 3) We have been told the agency uses what is described as a "matrix" showing the relative tradeoffs of the value of the target versus the expected level of collateral casualties. We' like to confirm this or see if the description is accurate. 4) We have been told that there was an adjustment of munitions used in strikes early in the Obama administration with the idea of achieving greater precision and reducing the risk to innocents. We'd like to confirm or clarify. 5) Unless it's included in the public documents from West Point tomorrow, we'd very much like more detail on Bin Laden's letter about the success of the US in persuading Muslims that the US is targeting Al Qaeda and not Islam. Many thanks for your consideration. Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington Bureau 202-862-0305 office 1 47 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013664 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013664 @nytimes.com 48 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013664 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013665 ClAAct From: Shane, nytimes.com] Sent: Thursda May 03, 2012 6:56 PM To: Subject: Re: Your story ClAAct Hi -- Sorry, was stuck in interviews and off email. Sorry to hear that. This is an imperfect business -- editor had told me he would make sure the entire quote from you ran. It was cut at some point in the evening as they rejiggered the page for space, it seems. Trust me, Michael and you would have been far more displeased with the story that we 3 would have run without your help. I think if you look back at the US official stuff, you'll see what I mean (only wanted to work on vaccines, hero and patriot). He and you accomplished a great deal -- your time was by no means wasted. Meanwhile, if Michael doesn't want to talk, I stiil hope we might get answers to the questions I sent, and perhaps the outstanding ones I'd sent to Preston. Many of them are very much in the agency's interest to answer eg, a roundup of the program's success to date. I'li try you in the morning. Thanks again Scott- Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 202-862-0305 @n?imescom Fromm [mailtoi @ucia.gov] Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 03:42 PM To: Shane, Scott Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: Your story Scott, Off the record, I've been asked to share with you that the boss was pretty disappointed that you did not include the language about the USG being aware of efforts to denigrate Afridi's character. And, he was also disappointed that the full on-the-record quote wasn?t used. Michael is not available to sit down with you on the questions you provided yesterday. Continuing off the record, we?ll review what we?Ve already provided you onthat subject, put the pieces together, and see where we are. What is your timeline for the story? ClAAct 49 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013665 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013666 From: Shane, Scott nytimes.com] Sent: Fridav. Ma? 04, 2012 11:14 AM To: Subject: (3) Two things Thanks, Preston. I'll try to catch you later (I'm on cell). My argument would be that CIA helps itself by saying more, not less. That was absolutely what happened with the Afridi story -- no question that the story was better from our point of view and yours with the agency's input. best Scott Scott Shane New York Times washington bureau- 262?862?6365 times'co'? @ucia.gov] Sent: Friday, May 64, 2012 10:29 AM To: Shane, Scott; Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: Two things Scott, Off the record, we've heard these rumors and they simply are not true. We'll have a few thoughts in answer to some of your Obama CT story questions soon. Take care, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs @ucia.gov Original (t0(6) From: Shane, Scott [mailtot @nvtimes.com] Sent: Friday, May 64, 2012 9:43 AM To: Media Subject: Fw: Two things (Copying message just sent to Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 262-862-6305 @nytimes.com Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013666 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013666 From: Shane, Scott - Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 9:42 AM Toi Bucia.gov Subject: Two things - -- On the news front: we've heard that joint CIA-350C teams are now embedded in the tribal areas of Yemen, helping gather intelligence and direct strikes. Can you confirm, - dispute, explain? And I'd like to chat briefly on where we go from here on the bigger Obama piece. I'm on cell: Thanks much Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 202-862-9365 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013666 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013668 From: Shane, Scott nytimes.com] Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 2:32 PM To: Cc: Media Subject: A more background on Afridi story fyi and please share with Michael a little more info on our Afridi story. We very seriously considered the notion that the negative info on Afridi was coming from ISI (and ignored some of the more lurid claims that were indeed coming from ISI). Declan called the guy supposedly spreading the disinformation, the FATA director of health, Dr. Fawad Khan. They spoke about healthcare but when Declan mentioned Afridi, he clammed up and ended the conversation. So while he may well be smearing Afridi to other journalists, he didnaddition, the two main allegations we mentioned - sexual harassment and dubious surgery that led to his arrest by the local warlord were backed by multiple sources. The harassment claim came through papers filed with the FATA authorities and the local Human Rights Commission (which we obtained independently from each). The surgery/warlord info came from at least six different sources including the local parliamentarian and his own colleagues, most speaking on the record. And of course we included the US government assessment of Afridi as a doctor of good character. So I hope this clarifies why we do not believe the negative information about Afridi was an ISI invention. cheers Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 262-862?9305 1 @nytimes.com Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013668 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013669 From: Shane, Scott nytimes.com] Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 4:55 PM To: Subject: Re: AQAP plot Great, thanks much Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 262?862?6365 (W6) Ori inal Message From: @ucia.gov Sent: Monday, May 97, 2012 94:54 PM To: Shane, Scott Subject: RE: AQAP plot Scott We will be sharing background with you in just a few minutes. Original (t0(6) From: Shane, Scott Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 4:38 PM To: Media Subject: AQAP plot I'd love to talk with someone about this as soon as possible. At the 202 number below. Thanks much Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington Bureau 202-862-0305 office Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013669 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013670 ClAAct From: Shane, Scott-Onytimescom] Sent: Monda May 07, 2012 8:21 PM To: Subject: Re: Fact check Todd, Still don't have the background stuff, fyi. Hope it's not going in spam filter! Thanks Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 262-862-6365 1 1 6 (W3) ClAAct Ori inal Message From: ?uciagov [mailtoz-ucia.gov] Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 67:43 PM To: Shane, Scott Cc: Media@ucia.gov Schmitt, Eric Subject: RE: Fact check Hi Scott, Just going through all the requests for fact checking/follow up. Please forgive the delay in responding. I just tried calling you on land line and cell. Off the record, I wouldn't steer you off anything in the story except for the idea that a suicide bomber hadn't been recruited. I hope this response is in time for your deadline. Best, Todd Original (t0(6) From: Shane, Scott [mailtoz-nytimes.com] Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 6:26 PM To: Subject: Fact check Hi Todd Could you tell me if anything in this Web story (below) is wrong or misleading? Thrown together on deadline. Also, if you have time for a chat I'm putting a fuller version together for tomorrow's my: Thanks (bx6) Scott May 7, 2912 U.S. Thwarts New Qaeda Plot to Attack Plane, Officials Say By JOHN H. CUSHMAN Jr. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013670 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013670 WASHINGTON American counterterrorism forces recently thwarted an apparent plot to bring down a commercial plane, seizing a new, more sophisticated explosive device designed to be worn by a passenger, government officials said Monday. Officials said the plot had been based in Yemen and appeared to be a second attempt at the kind of attack that failed in 2009 when a passenger on a flight to Detroit tried to set off an explosive hidden in his garments. The explosive, which contained no metal parts and had a more sophisticated triggering device, may have been designed by the same bomb-maker, Ibrahim Hassan al-Asiri, they said. The officials did not say they had captured the bomber or any other individuals, and it was not clear whether anybody had been identified, or whether a suicide bomber had even been recruited yet. The bomb was seized days before the May 2 anniversary of the death of Osama bin Laden. But the officials said that there was no reason to say it was intended to be used to mark the date, that an attack was never launched and that no plane was ever in danger. Administration officials continued to say Monday, as they did for days before the anniversary of Bin Laden's death, which President Obama marked with a trip to Afghanistan and a speech to the nation, that there was no specific threat of a terrorist plot to attack the United States at this time. A statement Monday from the Department of Homeland Security, however, spelled out the kinds of measures it is taking to prevent being caught off guard, including by this kind of improvised explosive device, or I.E.D. "Since this I.E.D. demonstrates our adversaries' interest in targeting the aviation sector, D.H.S. continues, at the direction of the president, to employ a risk?based, layered approach to ensure the security of the traveling public,? Matt Chandler, an agency spokesman, said in a statement. "These layers include threat and vulnerability analysis, prescreening and screening of passengers, using the best available technology, random searches at airports, federal air marshal coverage, and additional security measures both seen and unseen." The Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a written statement that it possessed the device, which it said had been seized abroad. The bureau is conducting tests on the device, the statement said, and "initial exploitation indicates" that it is very similar to ones used by Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula ?in attempted terrorist attacks, including against aircraft and for targeted assassinations." Mr. Obama was first told of the plot in April by the white House's homeland security and counterterrorism adviser, John O. Brennan, and has since received briefings on the matter, according to a statement by the National Security Council. "While the president was assured that the device did not pose a threat to the public, he directed the Department of Homeland Security and law enforcement and intelligence agencies to take whatever steps necessary to guard against this type of attack," said Caitlin Hayden, a spokeswoman for the National Security Council. "The disruption of this I.E.D. plot underscores the necessity of remaining vigilant against terrorism here and abroad." The plot's disruption was earlier reported by The Associated Press, which said the government was planning to announce it on Thursday. Other officials confirmed details of the A.P. report. It was at least the third attempt of the Qaeda affiliate to attack the United States with an aircraft plot using an innovative bomb that officials believe Mr. Asiri designed. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013670 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013670 On Christmas in 2669, a young Nigerian tried to blow up an airliner over Detroit with chemical explosives hidden in his underwear, but the explosives merely burned the would-be bomber. Then, in October 2016, Qaeda operatives placed two printer-ink cartridges loaded with explosives and addressed to Chicago aboard cargo planes, but the bombs were detected and removed en route. Eric Schmitt, Scott Shane and Michael S. Schmidt contributed reporting. Scott Shane New York Times Washington Bureau 202-862-0305 office Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013670 . Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013672 (W6) From: Shane, Scott nytimes.com] Sent: Monda May 07, 2012 9:29 PM To: ?Schmi?, Eric ?Media b' RE: Su ject detalsont warted plot (3) Hi John et al -- We were told the following on record by Rep. Peter King from the briefing he got about the would-be suicide bomber: ?They said that we don?t have to worry about him anymore, that we don?t have to worry about this guy. That was the exact language they used.? I'm concerned about using this because it makes it sound like CIA or its partners may have killed the would-be bomber or made him disappear or something else ominous. Can you help me interpret what Rep. King is saying, or clarify off-record, so that we don't inadvertently cause misunderstanding? on: Thanks much Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 202?862-0305 times.com From:\ bucia.gov @ucia.gov] Sent: Monday, May 67, 2012 9:16 PM To: Schmitt, Eric [@ucia.gov; bucia.gov; Media?ucia.gov Cc: Shane, Scott Subject: Re: details on thwarted plot Eric: Off the record we won't be able to provide any more details on the plot at this time. John Chief, Media Relations CIA Public Affairs - 0r1g1nal Message From: Schmitt, Eric [mailto @nytimes.com] Sent: Monda Ma 07, 2012 08:56 PM To: Media Cc: Shane, Scott 1 @nvtimes.com> Subject: details on thwarted plot Todd, Preston Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013672 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013672 Is it accurate that the bomb was built in another Middle Eastern country outside of Yemen and that the device, or its components, was seized in that country while in transit to Yemen? Thanks, Eric Eric Schmitt New York Times 292.862.93.420 1 Kainvtimesxom Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013672 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013673 From: Shane, Scott- nytimes.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 10:06 AM To: Medm Subject: Plans today? Hi Folks, Running into an interview for most of the morning, but would greatly appreciate a note advising on whether any organized briefings_on Yemen are planned today by CIA, NSC or anyone else. Thanks much Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington Bureau 202-862-6305 office @nytimes.com Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013673 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013674 From: Sent: Sunda May 13, 2012 5:32 PM To: dny?mescom'; Media Subject: Response to your query Hi Scott In response to your question I can offer the following on the record, from me as a CIA Spokesperson: takes its responsibility to keep Congress informed very seriously. We will, of course, cooperate fully with any review or investigation.? Hope you have the chance to enjoy some of this great weather. Best, Todd, Todd D. Ebitz Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ucia. ov ClAAct Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013674 . Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013676 - (t0(6) . From: Shane, Scott Pnytimes.com] Sent: Monda May 21, 2012 6:19 PM To: Subject: Re: Obama CT story That's great, Preston. This story is going through the editing meat grinder now and that's in plenty of time to influence it. Thanks Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 202-862-0305 @nytimes.com ClAAct ClAAct Ori inal Message [mailto @ucia.gov] Sent: on ay, May 21, 2012 06:03 PM To: Shane, Scott Subject: RE: Obama CT story Scott, Off the record, I'll be sending you something in the next day or so. Thanks! Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs (703) 482-7778 :mggx . . 0r1gina1 From: Shane, Scott [mailtoj @nytimes.com] Sen .ay, May 16, 2012 12:02 PM To: Subject: Obama CT story Hi Preston -- Thanks for the call Monday. Again, we would naturally welcome any input in response to the various questions sent previously. Two things that came Up in our reporting more recently but that I may not have listed explicitly: We're told on what seems to be good Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013676 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013676 authority that two things changed, apparently pretty early in 2069, as a result of the president's concern about noncombatant casualties and resulting blowback: 1) The munitions available for Hellfires were downsized to offer at least the option of a smaller blast zone; and 2) The standard for deciding when to go forward with a strike was changed from "reasonable certainty of zero collateral damage" (ie, deaths and injuries of noncombatants) to ?near certainty of zero collateral damage" Just letting you know this so that you can either correct it, if we' ve gotten this wrong in some way, or better explain it if you think I might not grasp the significance. 0n cell today, in office Thursday and Friday. Chance that this story will run this weekend is smaller than the chance I will be named CIA director, so no huge rush, but the sooner the better. Thanks Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 202-862-0305 @nytimes.com Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013676 . Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013677 ClAAct . ClAAct From: Sent: Friday, June 01, 2012 9:12 AM To:- 'Shane, Scott' Cc: Media Subject: FW: Thanks Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs ClAAct From: Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:29 PM 3 Cc: Media Subject: RE: Thanks Scott, Off the record, very interesting article. see you made some rounds on TV too. On your new request, to be frank, we find it hard to advocate for much more on these matters as long as your editors find reasons not to include our comments on stories that pertain to us. We are realistic here, and clearly don?t expect them-alt to go in, however the editors concern about giving unnamed US officials a platform, doesn?t hold water when they cite unnamed officials making dismissive claims. The NYT has educated readers, who presumably want to be informed of point and counterpoint. Right now, I?m afraid we?re probably not going to be proactive on this latest request below. As always though, we wili keep in dialogue. Have a good evening! Preston Golson Media Spokesperson ClAAct Office of Public Affairs ClAAct ucia. ov From: Shane, Scott [mailtd bnvtimescom] Sen esda May 29 2012 4:34 PM To: Sub] anks Preston, just FYI, I collected all the unused comments and answers from a counterterrorism official" and proposed running them online in 8: A format as a sidebar to the story today (which editors rushed into print because of the Newsweek excerpt). argued that partly because the comments are anonymous, we rarely use more than a snippet, and it might be interesting to readers to see it all and form their own opinions. But editors disagreed, saying they didn't want to give anonymous government officials an unedited platform. Still, I appreciated all your input. I raised with you the possibility of following up on Michael Morell's comment to me on the alleged drone deaths last year of Tariq Khan, 16, and his cousin, 12. If it's try that neither boy was killed by that drone strike, is it an opportunity to illustrate Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013677 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013677 how false claims travel the world? From my point of view it would be a terrific piece, assuming some degree of certainty about the facts is possible. And I think the agency would welcome a chance to show how the disinformation process operates. What you think? Thanks again and best Scott Scott Shane Washington bureau The New York Times 202-862-0305 - W6) @n?imesxom Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013677 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013678 ClAAot From: Sent: . Thursday, June 07, 2012 3:19 PM To: 'Shane, Scott'; Media Subject: RE: Intel committee statement Scott, Off the record, I?d caution against getting too far out in front of this one. The fact of the matter is, with a Do] criminal investigation running concurrently with the Congressional inquiry, there has to be careful sequencing of the provision of information to ensure all prosecutorial options are preserved. We have to step carefully, but there is no intent to withhold from our oversight committees. This important clarification is being communicated to Chairman Rogers and his staff. Once this is clear, I think you?ll find this latest ?controversy? will be quite non?controversial. Has Chairman Rogers? office clarified his comments? Thanks, Preston Golson Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs (aluc1a . gov Original From: Shane, Scott [mailtoi @nytimes.com] . Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2012 2:21 PM To: Media Subject: Intel committee statement Hi folks -- I'll be writing daily on the Intel committee press conference and would welcome background and comment on the somewhat unclear statement from Rogerts that CIA is refusing to provide information. Back in office about 3 pm. Many thanks Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau 202-862-6305 Enytimes.com Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013678 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013679 From: Shane, Scott @nytimes.com] Sent: Thursdav lune 07, 012 4:49 PM To: Subject: Re: Intel committee statement ClAAct Thanks, Preston. You' re faster on the draw than Rogers' folks, who may still be trying to figure out what he meantS. Scott Shane Washington bureau The New York Times 202-862-0305 ClAAct On 6/7/12 4:41 PM, bucia.gov? lQucia.gov> wrote: >Scott, >0ff the record, while you wait for Rogers office to get back to your >query, the following is on the record, attributable to me, in name, as >a CIA spokesperson, if yOu need it: >"As we've said before, we take very seriously our responsibility to >keep our oversight committees informed. There is absolutely no intent >by CIA to withhold from our committees on the leaks issue. We all have >to be careful not to jeopardize the DOJ criminal investigation that is >running concurrently with the Congressional inquiry. We share >Congress' concern and desire to get to the bottom of leaks and have >every intention of cooperating fully with both 003 and Congress." >Have a good evening, >Preston Golson >Media Spokesperson Office of Public Affairs lulucia.gov Original Message >From: Shane, Scott [mailto: bnvtimes.com] >Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2012 2:21 PM >To: Media >Subject: Intel committee statement >Hi folks I'll be writing daily on the Intel committee press >conference and would welcome background and comment on the somewhat >unclear statement from Rogerts that CIA is refusing to provide information. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013679 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013679 . Back in office about 3 pm. >Many thanks >Scott Scott Shane New York Times Washington bureau (t0(6) 202-862-6305 @nytimes.com Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013679 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013680 (b)(6l From: Shane, Scott nytimes.com] Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 11:59 AM To: Subject: Question on Bulgarian bomber ClAAct Hi Preston You have any guidance on whether indeed the bomber was Mehdi Ghezali, formerly of Gitmo? Thanks Scott Scott Shane Washington bureau The New York Times 202?862-0305 @n?imesxom ?(bxa) Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013680 . Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013682 ClAAct From: I Shane, Scott nytimes.com] Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 2:20 PM To: Subject: Re: Your Query on Syria Thanks, Todd Scott Shane Washington bureau The New York Times 202-862?0305 pnytimescom .. ClAAct From: To: Scott Shane @n?imes.com> (bxs) Cc: "MediaQuciagov" Subject: Your Queryon Syria Hi Scott, Thanks for your call. Off the record, I'm sorry but we are not going to comment on any plans other countries may have for arming the rebels in Syria. I think it? 5 fair to say that everyone except those who are supporting Assad wants the conflict to end as quickly as possible so that the bloodletting can stop and a political transition can begin. Best regards, Todd Todd D. Ebitz Media Spokesperson CIA Office of Public Affairs 1 - cia._ov Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013682 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013685 . ClAAct From: Goldman, Adam @ap.org] Sent: Monda ril 09, 2012 2:09 PM To: Subject: I cheched (W3) my handy two volume Harvard alumni directory and sure enough i found you. That's the extent of my background check. I assume the agency did a thorough job. Adam Goldman Reporter The Associated Press Washington, DC Bureau (w)202-641-9570 (W6) The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that you have received this communication in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify The Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1-212-621-1898 and delete this email. Thank you. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013685 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013687 From: Goldman, Adam @ap.org] Sent: Wednesday, April 11,2012 12:15 PM To: Media Subject: Have you seen this? Adam Goldman Reporter The Associated Press Washington, DC Bureau The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that you have received this communication in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify The Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1-212-621-1898 and delete this email. Thank you. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013687 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013688 ClAAot CIAAC, From: I Sent: rI ay, pril 20, 2012 4:11 PM To: 'Goldman, Adam'; Media Subject: RE: greetings Adam, The following may be attributed to me, in name, as spokesperson: ?The Jones case demonstrates that the CIA is committed to enforcing the secrecy agreements of its employees and contractors. The breach of such an agreement is a violation of a solemn public trust.? ClAAct From: Goldman, Adam [mailtd @agorgl Se April 20, 2012 2:01 PM To Media Subject: RE: greetings Thanks. The judge ruled Wednesday.,Former LP had spoken out. 1 of?cers are duty-bound to observe the terms of their secrecy agreement with the Agency," Director Leon E. Panetta said Tuesday in a statement (10-19-2010). "This lawsuit clearly reinforces that message." From: Euciagov [mailto bucia.gov Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 2:00 PM To: Goldman, Adam; Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: greetings Adam, ClAAot Off the record, checking on this. From: Goldman, Adam [mailto @aporgl Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 12:38 PM To: Media Subject: greetings An comment on the ruling in the Ishmael Jones case? He wrote "The Human Factor? without the ClA?s permission. Adam Adam Goldman Reporter The Associated Press Washington, DC Bureau (w)202-641-9570 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013688 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013688 The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that you have received this communication in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify The Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1-212-621-1898 and delete this email. Thank you. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013688 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013689 ClAAct From: Goldman, Adani:@ ap.org] Sent: Wednesda April 25, 2012 12:27 PM To: Subject: . this is the guy ClAAct nguage=english Adam Goldman Reporter The Associated Press Washington, DC Bureau The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that you have received this communication in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify The Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1-212-621?1898 and delete this email. Thank you. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013689 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013691 ClAAct . - From: Goldman, Adam @ap.org] Sent: Frida Ma 04,201211:33 AM To: Cc: Media Subject: RE: monday Thanks Preston. 1 hope we can nail down a time by Monday. I want to be able to teli my editors we?re all set. Prefer not to have another conference call. Adam ClAAct ClAAct From: buciagov [mailto auciagovl Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 11:31 AM To: Goldman, Adam Cc: Media@ucia.gov Subject: RE: monday Adam, Off the record, we are still working through the follow upfrom the call the other day. We?il be in contact Monday. 1 will be out of the of?ce on Monday and away this weekend. Please ensure to cc the team to make sure we don?t miss anything you need to convey. Keep in touch. Thanks! Preston Golson Media Spokesperson .l From: Goldman, Adam Imaiito @ap.org] Sent: Frida May 04, 2012 9:59 AM TO Subject: monday - ClAAct Hi Preston, Did you folks figure out a time yet? Adam Adam Goldman Reporter The Associated Press Washington, DC Bureau (w)202-641-9570 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013691 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013691 W6) The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or c0pying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify The Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1 2?12- 621- 1898 and delete this email. Thank you. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013691 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013692 ClAAot From: Goldman, Adam:@ap o.rg] Sent: Monday, May 07,2012 8: 47 AM To: Rapp; Apuzzo, Cc: Subjectare downstairs at northeast entrance. Sorry. A little early. Thought there wud be bad traffic. Adam. Original Message From: @ucia.gov [mailto: @uciagov] Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 06:11 AM To: Goldman, Adam; Apuzzo, Matt; ucia. ov ucia. ov> Cc: ucia. ov ucia. ov>; ucia. ov ucia. ov> Sub'ect: Re: meeting with DDCIA ClAAct ClAAct (W3) ClAAct will meet you in the lobby. Stand by for parking instructions--we have'an event this morning that may complicate things. Original Message (t0(6) From: Goldman, Adam Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 06: 05 AM To: Rapp; Apuzzo, Matt Subject: Re: meeting with DDCIA ClAAot ClAAct Ori inal Message From: l?ucia.gov Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 05:55 AM (0 To: A uzzo Matt; Goldman, Adam; @ucia. gov bucia. ov> @ucia.gov>; @ucia. gov @ucia. gov> Subject: Re: meeting with DDCIA (b ClAAot Matt, Adam: could you make it in for a 9:30 appointment? Original Message (kn(6) From: Apuzzo, Matt [mailtoj @ap. org] (t0(6) Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 01: 34 PM To:Goldman, Adam @ap.org>; Rapp Cc: Subject: Re: Thanks for setting this up! My info is below: Following up on Adam's point, if this meeting is just the one the DDCIA suggested, to offer some details to the story we agreed to hold for a few days, then just Adam and I will be coming. We would only need to bring Sally along if there's been a change in those plans and we need to re-discuss something. Thank you again. See you soon. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013692 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013692 Matt Anuzzo Original Message From: Goldman, Adam Sent: Sunday, May as, 2912 91:27 PM ucia.gov>; Apuzzo, Matt Cc: ucia. ov>; 1 @ucia.gov' Subject: Re: Thanks Matt Apuzzo and I are available to come tomorrow morning. I don't think there's a need to bring a senior AP manager. I believe we're on all on the same page after that last chat with the DDCIA. My info is below. Matt will provide his too. Adam Michael Goldman Regards, Adam ClAAct Ori inal Message [mailto: @ucia.gov] Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 12:01 PM To: Goldman, Adam Swag Chime); mg> Sub'ect: Adam - wanted to let you know that DDCIA will be able to speak with you tomorrow; he'd like you to come into our building. We are still working on a time, but I understand that his schedulers are trying to find a morning time slot. I presume you will be available, but please let us know if you'd like to bring Sally or another AP senior as well. We?ll obviously need your Full name, DOB, and SSN to get you cleared in. - I'll follow up when the appointment has been firmed up. Regards, Didi The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify The Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1?212-621-1898 and delete this email. Thank you. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013692 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013693 b6 (X) From: Goldman, Adam ap.org] Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 11:49 AM To: Subject: Re: PRESS RELEASE: CIA Holds Annual Memorial Ceremony to Honor Fallen Colleagues ClAAct A nice recognition. We wrote about molly and tom iast year. From: @ucia.gov [mailto @ucia.gov] Sent: TueSday, May 22, 2012 1 1 AM To: Media@ucia.gov Subject: PRESS RELEASE: CIA Holds Annual Memorial Ceremony to Honor Fallen Colleagues PRESS RELEASE: CIA Holds Annual Memorial Ceremony to Honor Fallen Colleagues May 22, 2012 The Central Intelligence Agency on Monday paid tribute to all of its exceptional men and woman who have died in the line of duty. An additional star was carved on the Memorial Wall this year, which now commemorates the lives of 103 courageous Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to this country. Standing before the wall in the lobby of CIA headquarters, Director David H. Petraeus said: ?The 103 souls represented by the stars on the wall behind me all heard the same call to duty and answered it without hesitation?never for acclaim, always for country. They devoted their hearts and minds to a mission unlike any other, at an agency unlike any other, serving on the world's most dangerous frontiers to defend our people, defeat our adversaries, and advance our freedoms. Their words and deeds will inspire us forever, and their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.? The DCIA honored the memory of Jeffrey R. Patneau, a young can-do officer who was killed in Yemen in September 2008. ?Jeff proved that he had boundless talent, courage, and innovativeness to offer to our country in'its fight against terrorism," the Director said. "Tested by adversity, Jeff had been more than equal to every task. He was taken from us just as he had begun what promised to be a brilliant career and a life of great consequence?one of faithful service to the people he leved and to the nation he revered.? In total, fifteen names were inscribed in the CIA's Book of Honor this year, allowing Agency officers to publicly acknowledge those who have been represented by stars and whom we have silently mourned for years. Five of the names entered in the Book of Honor are those of officers who perished on April 18, 1983 when a suicide bomber struck the US Embassy in Beirut, killing 63 in the most destructive terrorist attack against a US official presence at that time. Phyliss Nancy Faraci was one of the last four Americans evacuated from the Mekong Delta when Saigon fell. She was an intensely devoted officer who volunteered to work in Beirut. Deborah M. Hixon was a talented young officer fluent in French who volunteered for a temporary posting in Beirut. Frank J. Johnston, a 25-year veteran officer, couldn't resist the request of a superior who wanted him on his team in Beirut, even though Frank?s retirement was just around the corner. James F. Lewis joined the CIA as a paramilitary officer?after a distinguished career in the US military?and his fluent French and Arabic uniquely qualified him for service in Beirut. Jim?s wife, Monique N. Lewis, was only hours into her first day as an Agency officer when the bomber struck that terrible day. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013693 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013693 Speaking about the loss of these officers and the others who perished with them, Director Petraeus said: ?Beirut was not, of course, the ClA?s first deadly encounter with terrorism, but it was there that we first caught sight of the adversary we face today.? Four other Agency officers whose names were entered into the Book of Honor this year also lost their lives to terrorist acts. Matthew K. Gannon, a talented young officer with an exceptionally bright future, died in the December 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. Veteran officer Molly N. Hardy, moments before she was killed in the August 1998 suicide bombing of the US EmbaSsy in Nairobi, used her keen situational awareness to warn colleagues to take cover. Molly exemplified the valor and compassion that are hallmarks of our finest officers. Leslianne Shedd was serving a highly successful tour in Ethiopia when, in November 1996, hijackers forced down her plane over the indian Ocean, killing over 125 people. Survivors of that flight tell us that Leslianne?an outstanding young woman? spent her final moments comforting those around her. In March 1995 Jacqueline K. Van Landingham, an accomplished officer known for her liveliness and humor, was on her fourth overseas tour when she was killed in Pakistan. "We are reminded of the sheer sweep of our global mission by the stories of five other officers honored today, whose experiences demonstrate the risks inherent to intelligence work, as well as the bravery and integrity of those who perform it,? the Director said. For his heroism, Barry 5. Castiglione earned the Agency?s Intelligence Star for a successful July 1992 ocean rescue of a colleague in distress. Barry died in the effort, which took place in El Salvador. Lawrence N. Freedman, a 25-year Army veteran when he joined the Agency in 1990, was performing work for a humanitarian aid mission when he was killed in Somalia in December 1992. Larry also was awarded the Intelligence Star. Thomas M. Jennings, Jr., an accomplished veteran officer, lost his life in Bosnia in December 1997 after volunteering for a temporary assignment there. Freddie R. Woodruff was a gifted linguist who had mastered German, Turkish, Greek and Russian. He was killed in Georgia in August 1993 after volunteering for a temporary assignment. Robert W. Woods volunteered to accompany former Congressman Mickey Leland on a humanitarian mission in Ethiopia and died when their plane crashed in August 1989?yet another example of selfless service. The memorial ceremony is attended each year by hundreds of employees, retirees, and family members and friends of those who have died in service with CIA. For more information, please contact CIA Media Spokesperson Todd D. Ebitz at - ClAAct The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that you have received this communication in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify The Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1-212-621-1898 and delete this email. Thank you. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013693 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013694 ClAAct From: Goldman, Adam @ap.org] Sent: Thursday, July 1 9, 2012 12:06 PM To: Media . Subject: does somebody have time for a quick chat? Adam Adam Goldman Reporter The Associated Press Washington, DC-Bureau The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that you have received this communication in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify The Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1-212-621-1898 and delete this email. Thank you. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013694 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013695 From: Sent: urs ay, July 19, 2012 1:36 PM ClAAct To: 'Goldman, Adam' Subject: RE: here go Thanks. From: Goldman, Adam Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 1:29 PM To Subject: here go Mark Vadasz, a spokesman for the Swedish Security Service, said the suicide bomber in Bulgaria was not Ghezaii. ?That rumor is incorrect," Vadasz said. He declined to say how the Swedish Security Service knows that the rumor is incorrect. can't go into details. But we can reject reports that this is Mehdi Ghezali." Adam Goldman Reporter The Associated Press Washington, DC Bureau (w)202-641-9570 The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error, and that any review, . dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify The Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1-212-621-1898 and delete this email. Thank you. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013695 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013697 (W3) ClAAct From: a Sent: ues ay, uly 24, 2012 10:31 AM To: 'Goldman, Adam' Subject: RE: did 'u want to comment on my story? Off the record, still trying to run a couple things down. What?s your deadline? From: Goldman, Adam [mailtoi @aporg] Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 10:28 AM To: Subject: did want to comment on my story? adam Adam Goldman Reporter The Associated Press Washington, DC Bureau (we The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that you have received this communication in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify The Associated Press immediately by telephone at +1-212-621-1898 and. delete this email. Thank you. Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 006013697 Approved for Release: 2017/05/12 C06013701 ClAAct ClAAct From: Sent: urs ay, July 26, 2012 4:01 PM To: 'Goldman, Adam' Subject: RE: two last pts-i dont want to catch ,u off guard when story moves in very near future Thanks. Is the story moving today (?very near future?)? Off the record, of course Israel has plenty of terrorist groups it views for very good reason as existential I don?t ?nd it surprising that those groups should come first for Tel Aviv. From: Goldman, Adam [MIL?org] Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 1:27 PM To Subject: two last pts-i dont want to catch off guard when story moves in very near future 1. CIA policy generally forbids its officers in Tel Aviv from recruiting Israeli government sources. To do so would require the approval from senior leaders. During the Bush administration, the approval had to come from the White House. 2. During the presidency of George W. Bush, the CIA ranked some of the world's intelligence agencies in order of their willingness to help in the U.S.-led war on terrorism against al-Qaida. The completed list said that Israel which hadn?t been directly targeted in attacks by al Qaida fell below Libya, which had recently agreed to abandon its nuclear weapons program. This has been previously reported but I confirmed myself. Adam Goldman Reporter The Associated Press Washington, DC Bureau The information contained in this communication is intended for the use of the designated recipients named above. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby noti?ed that you have received this communication in error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. 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