Joseph C. Wilson files (U.S. Department of State)
| Tracking # |
F-2020-00645 |
| Multi Request | Joseph C. Wilson files |
| Submitted | Sept. 27, 2019 |
| Due | Nov. 6, 2019 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Freddy Martinez
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Joseph C. Wilson, the American diplomat recently died. His death was covered by the Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/joseph-c-wilson-diplomat-caught-in-dispute-over-iraqi-weapons-of-mass-destruction-dies-at-69/2019/09/27/4dcd939a-e13a-11e9-be96-6adb81821e90_story.html
Therefore, I request all documents that your office has pertaining to Joseph C Wilson
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Freddy Martinez
From: U.S. Department of State
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From: Freddy Martinez
This is a request to narrow the contents of our FOIA to be more specific about the files about James C Wilson.
Joseph Charles Wilson IV (November 6, 1949 – September 27, 2019) was an American diplomat who was best known for his 2002 trip to Niger to investigate allegations that Saddam Hussein was attempting to purchase yellowcake uranium; his New York Times op-ed piece, "What I Didn't Find in Africa";[1] and the subsequent leaking of information pertaining to the identity of his wife Valerie Plame as a CIA agent. He also served as the CEO of a consulting firm he founded, JC Wilson International Ventures, and as the vice chairman of Jarch Capital, LLC. The New York Times article can be found here https://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/06/opinion/what-i-didn-t-find-in-africa.html
Some more information about James C Wilson and his history in the state department. From his Wikipedia page "From January 1976 through 1998, he was posted in five African nations; as a general services officer in Niamey, Niger, (his first assignment) he was "responsible for keeping the power on and the cars running, among other duties".[3] From 1988 to 1991, he was the Deputy Chief of Mission (to US Ambassador to Iraq April Glaspie) at the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. In the wake of Saddam's invasion of Kuwait in 1990, he became the last American diplomat to meet with Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, sternly telling him in very clear terms to leave Kuwait (Wilson, The Politics of Truth 107–27). When Hussein sent a note to Wilson (along with other embassy heads in Baghdad) threatening to execute anyone sheltering foreigners in Iraq as a deterrent, Wilson publicly repudiated the President by appearing at a press conference wearing a homemade noose around his neck and declaring, "If the choice is to allow American citizens to be taken hostage or to be executed, I will bring my own fucking rope." [5] Despite Hussein's warnings, Wilson sheltered more than 100 Americans at the embassy and successfully evacuated several thousand people (Americans and other nationals) from Iraq. For his actions, he was called "a true American hero" by President George H. W. Bush.[6] From 1992 to 1995, he served as US ambassador to Gabon and São Tomé and Príncipe.[4]
From 1995 to 1997, Wilson served as Political Advisor (POLAD) to the Commander in Chief of US Armed Forces, Europe (EUCOM), in Stuttgart, Germany. From 1997 until 1998, when he retired, he helped direct Africa policy as Special Assistant to President Bill Clinton and as National Security Council Senior Director for African Affairs.[7]"
This should be enough information to assist your department in a search for records.
Freddy Martinez
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 27, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2020-00645.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 27, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2020-00645.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 27, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2020-00645.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 27, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2020-00645.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 27, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2020-00645.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 27, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2020-00645.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 27, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2020-00645.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 27, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2020-00645.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 27, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2020-00645.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 27, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2020-00645.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 27, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2020-00645.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 27, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2020-00645.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 27, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2020-00645.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 27, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2020-00645.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 27, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2020-00645.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 27, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2020-00645.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 27, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2020-00645.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 27, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2020-00645.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 27, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2020-00645.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 27, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2020-00645.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 27, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2020-00645.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 27, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2020-00645.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
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I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 30, 2019. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #F-2020-00645.
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