STROM THURMOND, CciAFILES McC. MATHIAS, JR. , MD. PAUL LAXALT. NEV. ORRIN G. HATCH. UTAH ROBERT DOLE. KANS. ALAN K. SIMPSON, WYO. JOHN EAST, N.C. CHARLES E. GRASSLEY. IOWA JEREMIAH DENTON, ALA. ARLEN SPECTER. PA. EMORY SNEEDEN, QUENTIN CROMMELIN, S.C. IRMAN JOSE . BIDEN, JR. , DEL. EDWARD M. KENNEDY, MASS. ROBERT C. BYRD. W. VA. HOWARD M. METZENBAUM, OHIO DENNIS DECONCINI, ARIZ. PATRICK J. LEAHY. VT. MAX SAUGUS. MONT. HOWELL HEFLIN. ALA. CHIEF COUNSEL JR. , STAFF DIRECTOR • 'ZICniteb Zfalez Zenate Honorable William P. Clements, Jr. Governor of Texas The Shoreham 2500 Calvert Street, Northwest Washington, D.C. Dear Governor Clements: COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WASHINGTON. D.C. 20510 April 13, 1981 Due to a conflicting schedule, I will be unable to attend the presentation of the Defense-Industry Award by the American Defense Preparedness Association. Though I will not be with you in person, I will be with you in spirit. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you for receiving this well deserved award. I hold the same philosophical defense views as you and feel that with the help of the Reagan Administration and capable governors, like yourself, our country can once again upgrade its armed forces. In order to do this, as- sistance at the state level is imperative and the leadership of the states is a tremendous factor. I commend you for your years of service to your state and country. Best wishes to you, Governor Clements, and to all in attendance for a most enjoyable occasion. With kindest regards, ST/v Sincerely, Strom Thurmond