OPINION:
Some 60 years ago, as the result of an automobile accident it became known that a government official was carrying secret materials in the trunk of his car. That was considered a big scandal at the time. Now we learn that the last three secretaries of state did not certify the return of classified materials in their possession (“State Dept.: ’No record’ of signed document from Hillary Clinton affirming records turned over,” Web, March 10).
Leaving aside the question of why such materials should be missing in the first place, it is important that these materials be gathered up and safely archived. If the State Department is unable or unwilling to do this, the president should bestir himself and make sure the job is done.
EUGENE G. WINDCHY
Alexandria
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