[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 171 (Wednesday, November 1, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2091]
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          IN HONOR OF ELLORA C. CARLE UPON HER CIA RETIREMENT

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                           HON. LARRY COMBEST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, November 1, 1995

  Mr. COMBEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Ellora C. 
Carle. After a distinguished career with the U.S. Government she is 
retiring from the Central Intelligence Agency on October 31, 1995.
  Over a period spanning nearly 39 years, Mrs. Carle served the CIA and 
the Nation with patriotism, loyalty, and a strong sense of duty. She 
deserves the thanks of this body and of the American people.
  Mrs. Carle began her career in the 1950's and served under nine 
Presidents and thirteen Directors of Central Intelligence. Throughout 
these years, she contributed in important ways to the Agency's work on 
behalf of the Nation's security. First in the CIA's Clandestine 
Services and later in the offices of General Counsel and Congressional 
Affairs, her skills and perseverance achieved operational successes and 
provided the day-to-day support necessary for the CIA to function 
effectively.
  In the Office of General Counsel, she worked on and supported 
voluminous litigation in the Privacy Act, the Freedom of Information 
Act, and Graymail suits. Her excellent organizational skills made her 
invaluable in marshalling the Government's case. The result was that 
important secrets were protected.
  I would note in particular the part that Mrs. Carle has played in 
supporting the House and the Senate for the past 7 years. During this 
period, she has managed--and in many cases prepared--the Agency's 
responses to hundreds if not thousands of constituent requests. 
Congressional offices here in Washington and in districts across the 
land have benefited from the expertise and the integrity that she has 
brought to this work.
  As chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, I am 
pleased to take this opportunity to bring to your attention a citizen 
whom the public may never know, but who has worked in quiet and 
unrecognized ways on its behalf. I ask you to join with me in wishing 
Ellie Carle a long and enjoyable retirement.

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