FBI 2003 email exchange with Awlaki

Source: FBI 2003 email exchange with Awlaki Date: Jun 21, 2013 Collection: The Anwar al-Awlaki File Sep 15, 2015

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Re: Aulaqi email matt b6 Page 1 b7C SECRET From: To: Subject: Re: Aulaqi email matter The attached EC describes a recent telephone conversation I had with Aulaqi...based on my sending him an e-mail asking him to call me. He seemed to be agreeable to meeting me in the UK in March, 2004...I've not yet discussed the options/feasibility for doing this with my WFO chain of command or HQ SSA. If I get the FBI's approval to meet Aulaqi in the UK, I'll be communicating with him by e-mail...he didn't give me his telephone number (he said he was calling me from a phone booth).

11/26 11:37 AM >>> b6 b7C The Aulaqi email issue popped up again, and I've been tasked to report to the 9/11 Commission how we handled this. Can you please provide me with a complete update on the email issue? I've attached several earlier emails addressing this matter in the event they may assist your recollection of events. Thanks for your help. CC: b6 b7C b7A issued 19001-115 200852 SEARCHES SERIALIZE FILED DEC 0 1 2003 SECRET AWLAKI-4470

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To: CounterTerrorsim From: Washington Field Re: (S) 199N-WF-222852, 11/25/2003

Precedence: ROUTINE Date: 11/25/2003 To: CounterTerrorsim Attn: [illegible] b6 SSA [illegible] b7C SSA b7E

From: Washington Field Contact: SA [illegible] b6 b7C Approved By: [illegible] b7E Drafted By: [illegible]

(U) Title: (S) ANWAR AULAQI; IT - AL QAEDA

(U) Synopsis: (S) To report telephonic contact between SA [illegible] and Anwar Aulaqi. b6 b7C

(S) (U) Derived From: G-3 Declassify On: X1

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(U) Details: (S) On 11/24/2003 Anwar Aulaqi left two messages on SA [illegible] WFO/office voice mail, one at 8:16am (32 seconds) and the other at 10:59am (17 seconds). b6 b7C

(U) (S) In the first message Aulaqi identified himself and stated he would call again, that SA [illegible] could send an e-mail advising of a good time to call back, or that he (Aulaqi) could be reached via e-mail.

(U) (S) In the second call Aulaqi identifies himself and states he will call later in the evening or on 11/25/2003.

(U) (S) On the morning of 11/25/2003, SA [illegible] sent an e-mail from [illegible] SA [illegible] to al_aulaqi@yahoo.com (Anwar Aulaqi), advising Aulaqi of SA [illegible] FBI cellular telephone number. b6 b7C

(U) (S) On 11/25/2003, at approximately 12:42pm, a person called SA [illegible] cellular telephone and identified himself as Anwar Aulaqi (the caller ID on

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(U) To: CounterTerrorsim From: Washington Field Re: (S) 199N-WF-222852, 11/25/2003

(U) SA [illegible] cellular telephone noted a telephone number of [illegible] SA [illegible] advised Anwar Aulaqi that a personal meeting was being sought. Aulaqi indicated he would be willing to meet but did not want to return to the United States. Aulaqi suggested a meeting in Yemen or in the UK. b6 b7C

(U) (S) Aulaqi asked if his attorney could be present during the meeting, Aulaqi indicated he had an attorney in the UK but did not offer the attorney's name. SA [illegible] advised Aulaqi that it would be his (Aulaqi's) choice if he wanted to bring an attorney to any future meeting he might have with the FBI. SA [illegible] old Aulaqi that the meeting might involve a discussion on some issues of a personal nature. b6 b7C

(U) (S) Aulaqi will be in the UK in December, 2003 but his schedule is very busy and he will not be able to meet then. Aulaqi may be able to travel to the UK in January or February, 2004 for a few days. Aulaqi will also be in the UK in March, 2004 and this is likely to be the best time for him to meet with the FBI.

(U) (S) Aulaqi was advised that a meeting in the UK may be a workable option, contingent upon gaining approval from the FBI and the UK.

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ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 07-02-2013 BY NSICG J89J28T90 MSN Hotmail - New Message Page 1 of MSN Home | My MSN | Hotmail | Shopping | Money | People & Chat Sign Out Web Search: Go msn Hotmail Today Mail Calendar Contacts Options | Help New Message b6 b7C Send | Save Draft | Attach | Tools | Cancel NOTE: Spelling Check Complete To: al_aulaqi@yahoo.com Cc: Bcc: Subject: Meeting Anwar, I need to start making plans for a trip to England in March, 2004. Can you give me some idea of when you will be in the UK, where you will be staying (city and hotel), and when you will be available to meet. I still need to get approval for overseas travel from my headquarters & our liaison in the UK...In this regard I need to be able to specify a time frame and location in my travel request. Feel free to call me if you so desire, I'll be in town all next week. Washington, DC Favorite Contacts Anwar Aulaqi b6 b7C Show All Edit Favorites Copy Message to Sent Folder Get the latest updates from MSN MSN Home | My MSN | Hotmail | Search | Shopping | Money | People & Chat Feedback | Help © 2003 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. TERMS OF USE Advertise TRUSTe Approved Privacy Statement GetNetWise Anti-Spam Policy b6 b7C b7A DEC 14 2003 AWLAKI-4474

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~~SECRET~~ DATE: 07-03-2013 CLASSIFIED BY NSICG J89J28T9C REASON: 1.4 (c) DECLASSIFY ON: 07-03-2038 Re: Fwd: aulaqi.wpd Page 1 b6 b7C ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED EXCEPT WHERE SHOWN OTHERWISE

From: To: Date: Mon, Dec 15, 2003 11:58 AM Subject: Re: Fwd: aulaqi.wpd

[illegible] Our response will be as we discussed last week on the phone. Unfortunately the case agent [illegible] is tied up on trial prep for a major case on the squad and has not been able to type the EC we discussed. If you need to respond this afternoon here is WFO's position. b1 b3 b6 b7C b7E [illegible] There is no indication he plans to return to the U.S. [illegible] SA [illegible] has had a conversation with Aulaqi and has tentatively set up an interview for mid March in London. With the Va. Jihad trial scheduled for early Feb. this will be the earliest SA [illegible] can meet Aulaqi [illegible] With that said, we would not want to do the interview with the 9/11 commission. If the 9/11 commission needs to meet with Aulaqi, we will provide the contact information so they can set up their own interview. b7E b6 b7C

[illegible] 12/15 11:12 AM >>>

Commission executive director [illegible] via his staff, have been making daily inquiries regarding the Aulaqi questions presented in the ec to WFO....it was also a topic at the 2 day pentbom conference last week. Wish I could tell you why aulaqi is such a big deal, but with the Commission, the sky is the limit. In any event, have you guys been able to specifically address the questions?? I've been asked to respond sometime this afternoon. b6 b7C

Thanks. [illegible]

CC: [illegible]

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Precedence: IMMEDIATE Date: 12/15/2003 To: Director's Office Attn: 9/11 Commission Task Force Counterterrorism Attn: SSA b6 b7C SSA b7E

From: Washington Field Contact: SA b6 b7C b7E Approved By: Drafted By: (U) Case ID #: (S) (Pending) b7E (U) (S) 199N-WF-222852 (Closed) (U) Title: (S) NATIONAL COMMISSION ON TERRORISM 9/11 TASK FORCE (U) Synopsis: (S) Information provided on Anwar Aulaqi. (S) Derived From: G-3 (U) Declassify On: X1 (U) b7E

(U) Details: (S) By EC dated 12/09/2003, the 9/11 Commission Task Force requested WFO to respond to four issues that are of interest to the National Commission on Terrorism (9/11 Commission). Following are WFO's responses to those issues:

(U) (S) 1. What are the plans of the WFO case agents on pursuing the interview of Aulaqi: The former case agent on the Anwar Aulaqi is in communication with Aulaqi via telephone and e-mail in an attempt to arrange an interview with Aulaqi. On 11/25/2003 SA spoke telephonically with Anwar Aulaqi. In this conversation, Aulaqi expressed a willingness to meet with SA in England in March, 2004. On 12/15/2003, SA sent an e-mail to Aulaqi asking for a specific time and location he would be

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(U) available to meet in England; Aulaqi has not yet responded to this e-mail.

(U) ~~(S)~~ 2. Does WFO have any plans on reopening the Aulaqi case? AT this point, WFO [illegible] Anwar Aulaqi, there is no indication he plans to return to the United States. b7E

(U) ~~(S)~~ 3. If there is no plan to reopen the case or any other pending issues with Aulaqi, will WFO pass the information on to the 09/11 Commission so the 9/11 Commission may attempt to locate Aulaqi? The 09/11 Commission was previously provided with Anwar Aulaqi's e-mail address, al_aulaqi@yahoo.com, however WFO is unaware if the 9/11 Commission attempted to contact Aulaqi using this e-mail account or the results of such attempted contact. In as much as WFO has succeeded in establishing contact with Aulaqi, and he has expressed a willingness to submit to an FBI interview. b7E

(U) ~~(S)~~ 4. If the 9/11 Commission is able to set up an interview with Aulaqi, does WFO want to be included? No, Aulaqi is expected to make himself available for an FBI interview in March, 2004. If the 9/11 Commission seeks to pursue an interview of Anwar Aulaqi earlier than March, 2004 they should proceed independently.

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To: al_aulaq@yahoo.com Cc: Bcc: Subject: March, 2004

12/29/2003 1:10pm Anwar,

I sent you two messages about a week ago, if you didn't receive them I was asking about your travel plans to the UK in March, 2004. Can you let me know what your tentative plans are....I need to start making arrangements for myself.

Thanks.

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b6 b7C From : To : al_aulaqi@yahoo.com Subject : March, 2004 Sent : Monday, December 29, 2003 1:11 PM

12/29/2003 1:10pm

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12/05/2003 7:18am Anwar, I can't seem to reach you by e-mail, if you get this message please respond. If you prefer you can reach me at my office telephone number b6 b7C

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b6 b7C From : [illegible] To : al_aulaqi@yahoo.com Subject : Contact Sent : Monday, January 5, 2004 7:20 AM

12/05/2003 7:18am

Anwar,

I can't seem to reach you by e-mail, if you get this message please respond. If you prefer you can reach me at my office telephone number [illegible] b6 b7C

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Awlaqi update b6 b7C Page 1 ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 06-21-2013 BY NSICG J89J28T90 From: To: Subject: Awlaqi update FYI, I did not get a response from Awlaqi on an e-mail I sent him on 12/14/2003 (asking for details of his anticipated trip to the UK in March, 2004). I sent him a follow up e-mail on 12/29/2003. I received a delivery failure notification on this e-mail. I'll try another e-mail today. b6 b7C b6 b7C b7A (Closed) 199N-65F-272859 SEARCHED SERIALIZED JAN 0 2004 AWLAKI-4483

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From: To: Date: Sun, Dec 21, 2003 1:32 PM Subject: Aulaqi Isues

b6 b7C in ref to our tel call last week, please have establish e-mail contact with Aulaqi as soon as possible (from KY or otherwise) to present the following two options:

Aulaqi meeting with the commission staffers for an interview in UK or Yemen ASAP.
One of our Legats interviewing Aulaqi in place of ASAP.

In addition, I would like copies of all e-mail contacts between and Aulaqi as soon as possible. They have requested copies of these e-mails. I will discuss the content with commission staff and determine what there course of action will be. This is a hot topic for them and they have been relentless in their desire to interview Aulaqi. They are we must do everything possible to make this happen. Thanks for the help, please advise me Monday on the status.

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From : Sent : Tuesday, November 11, 2003 10:51 AM To : al_aulaqi@yahoo.com Subject : your contact with [illegible]

b6 b7C My name is [illegible] I work with [illegible] in D.C. After talking with [illegible] about your recent contact with her, I wanted to let you know that I am the person in our office most familiar with your situation. It's my belief that we could both benefit from having a private conversation with each other. This conversation should be in person, between me and you. Please consider this and let me know how you feel about the idea. We can discuss further where to meet, when to meet, etc. If you don't want to travel back to the D.C. area we can meet somewhere else.

b6 b7C Perhaps we can talk on the telephone to work out the details of a meeting. My number in DC is [illegible] this is my direct line and I have secure voice mail if you need to leave a message.

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01/12/2004 5:57am I seem to be having trouble contacting you. If you get this e-mail, please give me a call.

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From : [illegible] To : al_awlaqi@yahoo.com Subject : Contact Sent : Monday, January 12, 2004 5:56 AM

01/12/2004 5:57am I seem to be having trouble contacting you. If you get this e-mail, please give me a call... [illegible]

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Precedence: ROUTINE Date: 01/12/2004 To: Washington Field From: Washington Field Contact: SA b6 b7C b7E Approved By: Drafted By: (U) Case ID #: (S) 199N-WF-222852 (Closed) (U) Title: (S) ANWAR AULAQI; IT - UBL (U) Synopsis: (S) Information turned over to Unit Chief, 09/11 Commission Task Force. b6 b7C (S) (U) Derived From: G-3 Declassify On: X1 (U) b6 b7C b7E (U) Enclosure(s): (S)

e-mail from et.al., dated 10/02/2003. b6 b7C
e-mail exchange between and Anwar Aulaqi, in October, 2003.
e-mail from to Anwar Aulaqi, dated 11/11/2003.
e-mail from Anwar Aulaqi to , dated 11/15/2003.
e-mail from to Anwar Aulaqi, dated 12/14/2003.

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e-mail from [illegible] to Anwar Aulaqi, dated 12/29/2003, including failed delivery notification, dated 12/29/2003. b6 b7C
e-mail from [illegible] to Anwar Aulaqi, dated 01/05/2004, including failed delivery notification, dated 01/05/2004.
e-mail from [illegible] to Anwar Aulaqi, dated 01/12/2004, including failed delivery notification, dated 01/12/2004.

(U) Details: (S) On 01/12/2004 SA [illegible] hand delivered the enclosed documents to [illegible] Unit Chief, 9/11 Commission Task Force, telephone [illegible] b6 b7C

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