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Q: Operation TAILWIND. Yesterday, you released quite a few documents relating to that, but I understand 76 pages were withheld. Can you tell us when those additional pages will be released, and can you characterize in any way what is in those documents that have not yet been released, in some general way?
A: Well, in general, the documents describe a broader CIA operation in the area, of which TAILWIND was a part. I don't think that you will find anything that's out of sync with what has already been released, but there will be more details about the broader construct of the operations in Laos.
I can't tell you when the other 76 pages will be released. We hope in the next couple of weeks. We would like to make that as fast as possible, but it may take -- it may not be until early July.
Q: Have you reviewed those?
A: I have not yet reviewed them, but I will. I just haven't had a chance to.
Q: So do you know if they contain any information that supports either the charge that sarin nerve gas was used or --
A: Well, I haven't reviewed them, and I would like to withhold comment. My understanding is they don't, but I haven't personally reviewed them, and I would rather wait until I do. Yes?
Q: The situation with the 76 pages is that they just haven't gone through the direct --
A: They're in the process of being reviewed now for clearance, et cetera.
Q: What is their classification?
A: I don't know. As I say, I haven't seen them. We produced 305 pages, yesterday, or a report that was 305 pages, and I think there are five additional pages in fact sheets. Yes?
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