Congressman Cohen Seeks Release of Remaining Documents in President Kennedy Assassination

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today wrote to President Biden once again urging him to release documents associated with the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, long delayed despite legislative mandates for them to be made public.

The letter reads in part:

“I write again to urge you to swiftly release all of the remaining non-public documents related to President John F. Kennedy’s assassination…

“Unfortunately, many Americans have become distrustful of the federal government. Some of this credibility gap can be traced back to the perceived cover up of the circumstances of President Kennedy’s death. Congressional Republicans have further tried to delegitimize the federal government with their irresponsible and too often dangerous rhetoric. In the face of this cynicism, it is essential to demonstrate transparency. The delay of the JFK assassination and Warren Commission documents release only feeds these conspiracy theories and undermines confidence in the government…

“President Kennedy’s assassination has always been the subject of conspiracy theories. The governmental secrecy and recent delay in the release of the documents only perpetuates this type of thinking. If the papers demonstrate different circumstances or additional actors were involved, so be it. If the documents support the Warren Commission’s findings or further support the work of the House Select Committee on Assassinations, so be it. If they implicate or embarrass the CIA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or any other governmental agency, the public has a right to know. After 60 years, it is time to quash the conspiracy theories and demonstrate the federal government’s accountability to the people.

“To paraphrase Justice Brandeis, sunlight is the best disinfectant. Sixty years after JFK’s tragic assassination, it is time for the federal government to disclose the full set of documents.”

See the entire letter here.

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