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104-10179-10171 JFK Assassination Records Archives 1 (9/20/1963)

handle is hein.jfk/jfkarch14419 and id is 1 raw text is: 104-11 -1 7 20 September 196; ME:MORANDUM FOR: Rerry Hecksher I regret that I wasn't able to sp-end more time on this case, interesting as it was. I do have some reservations, however, in expressing an opinion on Ray since the files are not complete and exteasive research should be undertaken first; but even eith this reservation I am convinced that one can see the picture clearly of the hesitation on the part of this Agcncy to support Ray. When support was offered it was always with some cond:tion, one of which was for Ray to join the FRD. Although Ray was a supporter of Cuban-exile unification, he was ot going to be forced into joining the FDI with threats of mn-support. As you know. Ray as Minister of Public Works for Castro until he resigned his post in August 1,359. He hightailed it into the Escambrar Eruntains where he began the now unsuccessful fight to unseat Castro. Through internediaries, Ray had asked the Havana Stptaon for military assistance, but in almost every instance he was denied this aid. I say almost simply because the file is not clear on whether we condescended and dropped supplies. Ray's political rhilosophy is somewhat equivocal, but by-and-large he is strongly for a democratic system of government and for str ,ng economic and social reforms. He reportedly would respet individual liberties and a representative govfrnnent. He would reportedly maintain close ties with the United States and remove C;'znunism from Cuba. Unlike Castro, there is nothing in Ray's background to suggest that he is a communist or sympathizer. A new Kovernment in Cuba, especially ore wtose aim is to rid Cuba of Communism, will, without question, ask the United States for economic assistance. I tend to doubt if we will provide this assistance without some caveat and the question remains then whether Ray would be willing to accept conditions to Vnited States aid. I think he will for he will soon realize that without it he will have no alternative but to turn to the Soviet Union and I doubt if he will be viling to continue the economic and social chaos now so prevalent in Cuba. RETURN TO CIA Background Use Onip Do Not Reproduce

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