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OFFICE THE SECRETARY DEFENSE OFFICE MILITARY COMMISSIONS -1500 MARK CENTER DRIVE ALEXANDRA,VA 223502100 Chlelofsh September 2013 Mr. Thomas Fitton President Judicial Watch 425 Third St., Suite 800 Washington, 20024 Dear Mr. Fitton: have considered your request that Judicial Watch included the group non- governmental organizations (NGOs) afforded right first refusal travel Guantanamo Bay observe military commission proceedings. This letter serves recon the policies set forth the August 19th memo. The original NGOs invited travel Guantanamo were selected due their ability reach international audience, their experience with international human rights criminal trials, and their stated mission advance human rights through advocacy and respect for the law. you know, have since been able increase access military commissions, botl1 through additional NGO observers Guantanamo and the establishment closed-circuit television (CCTV) feeds locations the Washington DC, New York, and Boston areas. Given logistic challenges, must limit NGO observers actually Guantanamo more than 14; therefore, must have appropriate process assign those positions should demand exceed quotas. have determined that limiting the right first refusal the five original NGOs consistent with the continuing purpose this policy, consistent with the practice that has been observed since 2003, and will facilitate greatest access all interested and quali NGOs. appreciate Judicial Watchs interest the conduct military commissions, and hope that availability such that you will able continue send observers Guantanamo. noted the August 19th memo, you are always welcome send observers Fort Meade, Maryland, the other CCTV locations. Sincerely, K/J ~)/J_{/l,i,, ,0),(A3.L/lb/J illLi!-lL Quinn Chief Staff for Military Commissions Pnnled Recycled Paper