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any recollection of such a report nor do I have any other recollection of learning by another source of any of the substance of the discussion at that meeting.

6. It is likely that I was present at the meeting at the Pentagon to which Mr. Dillon's affidavit refers. However, I do not remember if I was at this particular meeting; nor do I remember whether I was present at any meeting at the Pentagon where the question of assassinating Patrice Lumumba was raised.

7. It is my general opinion that it would be improper for the Director of Central Intelligence to undertake an assassination operation without an express directive from the President.

Prepared by me on this 22nd day of September, 1975.

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Frederick D. Baron,
Special Assistant to the Chief Counsel
Senate Select Committee to Study
Governmental Operations With Respect to
Intelligence Activities

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