</s>104-1032-10244 JFK ACT JFKACT 05-31-99 26/00/1 OLC 76-3094 RELEASE 27 October 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD SUBJECT: Relationships with House Select Committee on Assassinations 1. This proposes a course of action to undertake with the Select Committee. 2. Discussion a. In looking to the road ahead, which may well eventually prove bumpy in reasons beyond our control, it is absolutely imperative that we fortify ourselves with the Committee so that they have the most positive attitude towards our desire to be cooperative. The simplest way to do is to put ourselves in their shoes, anticipating what we can do for us to put their work. Whatsoever there are a passive course (waiting for specific request). It is necessary to meet and likely to create the positive attitude which can be of such significance in the long run. c. Although we can't anticipate the Committee's complete line of inquiry, certain lines can be, and if we do, we do and facilitate their work as a result, we will have earned their respect and proved our willingness to cooperate. More importantly, we'll have created our climate conductive to their objective viewing of problems which will eventually arise. Finally, especially, any other approach will only feed their appreciation over our willingness to cooperate. 3. Proposal material we may have on hand and in which we may safely presume they have an interest. We may have hand and John Kennedy and Martin Luther King, material made available to the Senate on the Senate Select Committee, and martin Luther King. This means Commission, the Rockefeller Commission, Agency responses to related Freedom of Information requests, and related IG and other conclusions reports. (This inventory should be sized for them, how big, and recommendations CIA HISTORICAL REVIEW PROGRAM RELEASE IN FULL 1999

Summary:  
The document outlines a 1976 internal memorandum from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) regarding its approach to cooperating with the House Select Committee on Assassinations. It emphasizes the need for proactive engagement to foster a positive relationship, suggesting that the CIA should provide materials related to historical events involving President John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., including records from the Warren Commission, Rockefeller Commission, and responses to Freedom of Information requests. The memorandum also mentions the potential inclusion of material on anti-Castro groups and outlines steps for briefing the committee on investigative processes and security considerations. It stresses the importance of ensuring all relevant personnel have access to complete information to maintain credibility in the collaboration.  

Key People:  
- Lyle L. Miller (Deputy Legislative Counsel)  
- Scott Breckinridge (Deputy Inspector General)  
- House Select Committee on Assassinations  

Key Locations:  
- Washington, D.C. (implied through reference to federal agencies and committees)  

Key Events:  
- Discussions on CIA cooperation with the House Select Committee on Assassinations  
- Planning for material sharing and briefings on historical investigations involving JFK and MLK  
- Coordination of information access for agency personnel  

Key Organizations:  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- House Select Committee on Assassinations  
- Senate Select Committee on Intelligence  
- Warren Commission  
- Rockefeller Commission

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