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Hi Hunter:

This is all confidential- but I wanted you to know that I have offered my
resignation as President of the Center to Chairman Freidenrich, and he has
accepted.

My wife has cancer and that has clarified some choices before me. It looks
manageable, and she's been in for a procedure (breast cancer)..but it's
been a good thing that I've been here. We have many weeks of treatment
ahead.

I also think Truman and the Center are in a good place, it's gratifying to
see and there are new worlds to conquer now, after making sure family are
well.

I've only shared this news with John so far--but I mention it to you because*
I think you should become either the President or the Interim President of
the Center. *I would be honored if you were my successor, and I hope that
Truman can become a home base for your Dad as well (perhaps as President
and you as Vice Chair, or one day Chairman)- so he can keep a policy hand
in, but also do whatever else he would like to do.

I hope business is a continuing success and that you and your family are
well.

All the best, call on me anytime, keep in touch-

Sincerely,

Scott Bates


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*Scott Bates*President, The Center for National Policy
Senior Advisor, Truman National Security Project

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