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Text of KGB Letter on Senator Ted Kennedy
The Crusader - Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism | 2006 | Paul Kengor (excerpt - Appendix Page 317)

Posted on 12/31/2006 5:29:51 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife

Text of KGB Letter on Senator Ted Kennedy

Special Importance Committee on State Security of the USSR 14.05.1983 No. 1029 Ch/OV Moscow

Regarding Senator Kennedy’s request to the General Secretary of the Communist Party Comrade Y.V. Andropov Comrade Y.V. Andropov

On 9-10 May of this year, Senator Edward Kennedy’s close friend and trusted confidant J. Tunney was in Moscow. The senator charged Tunney to convey the following message, through confidential contacts, to the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Y. Andropov:

Senator Kennedy, like other rational people, is very troubled by the current state of Soviet-American relations. Events are developing such that this relationship coupled with the general state of global affairs will make the situation even more dangerous. The main reason for this is Reagan’s belligerence, and his firm commitment to deploy new American middle range nuclear weapons within Western Europe.

According to Kennedy, the current threat is due to the President’s refusal to engage any modification on his politics. He feels that his domestic standing has been strengthened because of the well publicized improvements of the economy: inflation has been greatly reduced, production levels are increasing as is overall business activity. For these reasons, interest rates will continue to decline. The White House has portrayed this in the media as the “success of Reaganomics.”

Naturally, not everything in the province of economics has gone according to Reagan’s plan. A few well known economists and members of financial circles, particularly from the north-eastern states, foresee certain hidden tendencies that may bring about a new economic crisis in the USA. This could bring about the fall of the presidential campaign of 1984, which would benefit the Democratic party. Nevertheless, there are no secure assurances this will indeed develop.

The only real potential threats to Reagan are problems of war and peace and Soviet-American relations. These issues, according to the senator, will without a doubt become the most important of the election campaign. The movement advocating a freeze on nuclear arsenals of both countries continues to gain strength in the United States. The movement is also willing to accept preparations, particularly from Kennedy, for its continued growth. In political and influential circles of the country, including within Congress, the resistance to growing military expenditures is gaining strength.

However, according to Kennedy, the opposition to Reagan is still very weak. Reagan’s adversaries are divided and the presentations they make are not fully effective. Meanwhile, Reagan has the capabilities to effectively counter any propaganda. In order to neutralize criticism that the talks between the USA and the USSR are non-constructive, Reagan will grandiose, but subjectively propagandistic. At the same time, Soviet officials who speak about disarmament will be quoted out of context, silenced or groundlessly and whimsically discounted. Although arguments and statements by officials of the USSR do appear in the press, it is important to note the majority of Americans do not read serious newspapers or periodicals.

Kennedy believes that, given the current state of affairs, and in the interest of peace, it would be prudent and timely to undertake the following steps to counter the militaristic politics of Reagan and his campaign to psychologically burden the American people. In this regard, he offers the following proposals to the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Y.V. Andropov.

1. Kennedy asks Y.V. Andropov to consider inviting the senator to Moscow for a personal meeting in July of this year. The main purpose of the meeting, according to the senator, would be to arm Soviet officials with explanations regarding problems of nuclear disarmament so they may be better prepared and more convincing during appearances in the USA. He would also like to inform you that he has planned a trip through Western Europe, where he anticipates meeting England’s Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and French President Mitterand in which he will exchange similar ideas regarding the same issues.

If his proposals would be accepted in principle, Kennedy would send his representative to Moscow to resolve questions regarding organizing such a visit.

Kennedy thinks the benefit of a meeting with Y.V. Andropov will be enhanced if he could also invite one of the well known Republican senators, for example, Mark Hatfield. Such a meeting will have a strong impact on American and political circles in the USA. (In March of 1982, Hatfield and Kennedy proposed a project resolution to freeze the nuclear arsenals of the USA and the USSR and published a book on this theme as well.)

2. Kennedy believes that in order to influence Americans it would be important to organize in August-September of this year, televised interviews with Y.V. Andropov in the USA. A direct appeal by the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union to the American people will, without a doubt, attract a great deal of attention and interest in the country. The senator is convinced this would receive the maximum resonance in so far as television is the most effective method of mass media and information.

If the proposal is recognized as worthy, then Kennedy and his friends will bring about suitable steps to have representatives of the largest television companies in the USA contact Y.V. Andropov for an invitation to Moscow for the interviews. Specifically, the president of the board of directors of ABC, Elton Raul and television columnists Walter Cronkite or Barbara Walters could visit Moscow. The senator underlined the importance that this initiative should be seen as coming from the American side.

Furthermore, with the same purpose in mind, a series of televised interviews in the USA with lower level Soviet officials, particularly from the military would be organized. They would also have an opportunity to appeal directly to the American people about the peaceful intentions of the USSR, with their own arguments about maintaining a true balance of power between the USSR and the USA in military terms. This issue is quickly being distorted by Reagan’s administration.

Kennedy asked to convey that this appeal to the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union is his effort to contribute a strong proposal that would root out the threat of nuclear war, and to improve Soviet-American relations, so that they define the safety of the world. Kennedy is very impressed with the activities of Y.V. Andropov and other Soviet leaders, who expressed their commitment to heal international affairs, and improve mutual understanding between peoples.

The senator underscored that he eagerly awaits a reply to his appeal, the answer to which may be delivered through Tunney.

Having conveyed Kennedy’s appeal to the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Tunney also explained that Senator Kennedy has in the last few years actively made appearances to reduce the threat of war. Because he formally refused to partake in the election campaign of 1984, his speeches would be taken without prejudice as they are not tied to any campaign promises. Tunney remarked that the senator wants to run for president in 1988. At that time, he will be 56 and his personal problems, which could hinder his standing, will be resolved (Kennedy has just completed a divorce and plans to remarry in the near future). Taken together, Kennedy does not discount that during the 1984 campaign, the Democratic party may officially turn to him to lead the fight against the Republicans and elect their candidate president. This would explain why he is convinced that none of the candidates today have a real chance at defeating Reagan.

We await instructions.

President of the committee V. Chebrikov


TOPICS: Extended News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; Russia
KEYWORDS: coldwar; communism; generationreagan; godsgravesglyphs; johntunney; kennedy; kgb; kgbletter; kgbmemo; nakedcommunist; ratcrime; teddy; teddykennedy; tedkennedy; treason; tunney; ussr
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To: Savage Beast

It boggles the mind.

What is wrong with MA voters?


81 posted on 12/31/2006 8:15:02 AM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
Is there a copy of the letter in Russian in the book?

Andropov was Secretary General of the CPSU from November 12, 1982 to February 9, 1984, so this letter must be from May of 1983.

Did Senator Kennedy visit Moscow in 1983? Was access to Secretary Andropov given to any major American media figures in that year?

Without some outside evidence it's just the author's word against that of Senator Kennedy. And I doubt Kennedy will dignify this with a response. I know I wouldn't without some evidence if I were in his shoes. (Disgusting thought. Ugh)
82 posted on 12/31/2006 8:25:37 AM PST by Cheburashka ( World's only Spatula City certified spatula repair and maintenance specialist!!!)
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To: Nancee
Of course we could be wrong because we've left out Chevez!

Well, Chavez would be the Re-education Secretary and the new peasant from Bolivia would be the Agriculture Secretary, for a lack of better culture, that is.

83 posted on 12/31/2006 8:27:55 AM PST by melancholy
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

OUTSTANDING FReeper comments BUMP!


84 posted on 12/31/2006 8:32:20 AM PST by PGalt
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To: TET1968

You go through all those methods of execution and pass by the most appropriate.

Drowning.


85 posted on 12/31/2006 8:32:32 AM PST by Cheburashka ( World's only Spatula City certified spatula repair and maintenance specialist!!!)
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To: melancholy
Yes, we must have Chevez and his sulfur!!!

:-)

86 posted on 12/31/2006 8:44:17 AM PST by Nancee ((Nancee Lynn Cheney))
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To: Dick Bachert
LOL LOL

"Teddy's Tunes"

:-)

87 posted on 12/31/2006 8:46:28 AM PST by Nancee ((Nancee Lynn Cheney))
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

There are two types of people in the world: Those who think Mark Foley's pervy IMs are more important than Kennedy working with the Commies and those who don't.


88 posted on 12/31/2006 9:35:33 AM PST by Democratshavenobrains
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
No great nation can survive without hanging its traitors. That is why I fear for our future.
89 posted on 12/31/2006 9:44:25 AM PST by cgbg (We have a redhouse media/politician hot air emissions global crisis!)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Interesting....Senator "Cutty Sark" up to his Appease the Reds crud again.


90 posted on 12/31/2006 9:48:17 AM PST by Minutemen ("It's a Religion of Peace")
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Nobody cares that Kennedy killed that woman, or that he's a traitor. Can't we just move on? :-)


91 posted on 12/31/2006 9:55:07 AM PST by The Old Hoosier (Right makes might)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Eddie Munster...and Lurch


92 posted on 12/31/2006 9:56:39 AM PST by Osage Orange (molon labe)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife
Here is another connection to the Russians and their involvement in our government – Kennedy has always been connected as has Al gore, Clinton was a Johnny come lately but a very useful idiot also. (Bill Clinton)
93 posted on 12/31/2006 10:15:23 AM PST by yoe
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To: Cheburashka

Your right...but only if he's stuffed in the trunk first, alive and sober.


94 posted on 12/31/2006 11:10:12 AM PST by TET1968 (SI MINOR PLUS EST ERGO NIHIL SUNT OMNIA)
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To: Cincinatus' Wife

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Happy New Year 2007 to you & yours as well, Cincinatus' Wife.


AR

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95 posted on 12/31/2006 11:16:17 AM PST by ALOHA RONNIE ("ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer/Veteran-"WE WERE SOLDIERS" Battle of IA DRANG-1965 http://www.lzxray.com)
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To: Dutch Boy
"A beheading might release massive amounts of gas. He could be flying around the room like a balloon. pfffffffftttt"

You have a point...he would have to be secured to a concrete floor with some cheap S&M rigging......but that would still leave a possible flying head...hmmm.
Secure his ears to his belt buckle before you break out the dull knife...that's the answer.
96 posted on 12/31/2006 11:16:28 AM PST by TET1968 (SI MINOR PLUS EST ERGO NIHIL SUNT OMNIA)
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To: TET1968
Your right...but only if he's stuffed in the trunk first, alive and sober.
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We'll work on the details, get them just right.

We want him to have enough air to live a while. Perhaps some hope that someone will get the rescue team there in time.
97 posted on 12/31/2006 11:24:53 AM PST by Cheburashka ( World's only Spatula City certified spatula repair and maintenance specialist!!!)
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To: ALOHA RONNIE
"...Sen. TED KENNEDY then pushed Congress to cut off ALL U.S. funding for the South Vietnam Military's fight for Freedom it was waging against invading Communist terrorists from the North. And then for ALL the Medical Aid the South needed to treat its resultant war casualties with."

Kennedy over rode the Generals and our military with his cut off leaving one group, I don't remember the number, but one group consisting of an American officer, soldiers and Vietnamese fighting for their lives as they were surrounded by the enemy and could not get more ammo or help for American wounded - our men were simply 'written' off by Kennedy as I doubt he ever knew or cared about the havoc that followed his cruel, cowardly, and utterly senseless bill. The American leader, a Capt, of that little fighting group had his legs shot off and was bleeding to death while help was desperately being sought. The Capt. was awarded the Medal of Honor. Senator Kennedy is the face of the despicable ineptness and cowardliness now being shown again by Cut ‘in Runner John Edwards, the brilliant military expert (not) now running for POTUS.

Democrats will NOT defend the United States from terrorists OR keep our word to our allies.

98 posted on 12/31/2006 11:29:16 AM PST by yoe
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To: Bon mots

HEAR!! HEAR!!!

I am with you!


99 posted on 12/31/2006 11:55:46 AM PST by do the dhue (How come the Demorats have not fixed Iraq yet? They're inept!! Vote 'em out!!)
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To: yoe

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You are so correct, yoe. WELL DONE.

But it may be a bit worse than you say that about Sen. TED KENNEDY..?

Recently on NBC's 'Meet the Press' Sen. TED KENNEDY lied directly to the American People when he said that only 100,000 lives were lost after the Fall of Saigon in 1975 ..instead of the millions that really were.

Just 2 weeks ago Sen. TED KENNEDY lied again to the American People on TV when on the FoX News Channel's 'Fox News Sunday' he stated that American troops have been in Iraq longer than they were in Vietnam.

Both propaganda lies meant to buttress up his false political positions against our Freedom and that of others.

For..
...the Enemy is now Within
...and always has been..?


AR

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100 posted on 12/31/2006 12:12:45 PM PST by ALOHA RONNIE ("ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer/Veteran-"WE WERE SOLDIERS" Battle of IA DRANG-1965 http://www.lzxray.com)
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