I will be glad to do what I can to assist you in the Hutton matter. I noticed in the paper that you may call on me to testify, and this will serve to assure you that I will be glad to testify at your convenience.

All good wishes.

GBB/jld-wdc

bcc: Terry Adamson

delivered by hand 9/6/85

EXHIBIT C

Sincerely yours,

Mirring Beee

Griffin B. Bell

GRIFFIN BELL'S RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS OF CHAIRMAN THURMOND

QUESTION ONE: There has been some criticism of your report. In fact, it has been characterized as an attempt at "damage control" by E. F. Hutton. What is your response to

that criticism?

ANSWER: The only criticism that I have heard of my report in the Hutton matter has been from Congressman Hughes of New Jersey who is head of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime. His Committee has not published a report, so I do not know just which members are joining with him in the criticism. His criticism is in the form of a staff report containing a good deal of nitpicking as to the Hutton report. I was prepared to answer every criticism, paragraph by paragraph, when I appeared before the Senate Committee last week on May 8, 1986, but I was not asked any questions despite the fact that Congressman Hughes released his criticisms on the eve of the Senate hearing.

The most telling fact, however, is that Congressman Hughes has refused to permit me to testify before his Own Committee, although I volunteered to him in person to do so and also in writing.

The phrase "damage control" is that of Congressman Hughes. It would have been prudent for Hutton to exercise "damage control" by having an independent investigation made of its problems. I acted as that independent investigator and am satisfied that I acted independently. I was paid by Hutton to conduct the investigation regardless outcome. My independence and integrity

never been for sale.

of the

are not and have

QUESTION TWO: the Congressional investigation in the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime has been extensive and produced criticism of your report. Are you aware of any information the Subcommittee has which is not in your report, or which is contradictory to your report?

has

ANSWER: In addition to what I have said in response