Q: No.
A: He worked for a Tracer lab and is just bringing out a book on the early detection system.
Q: That was Project Center. MX-968.
A: There was another one that followed on this to measure krypton. It was called Grab Bag in our lexicon.
Q: Did you ever hear of the project Bequeath?
A: No. Being a civilian and outside, I was more knowledgeable, essentially, of the intent and what was required rather than the project names.
Q: What type of clearance did you hold?
A: At various times I had Top Secret and Q and I don't remember exactly when I got various clearances. I also had a clearance with the CIA.
Q: So at this time in New York University you were cleared but you had no need to know.
A: I knew exactly what we were doing. I knew about Helgoland. I knew, just being an atmospheric physicist, I knew about the sound duct channel and I knew what we were doing, but I just didn't know any of the operational details and I wasn't concerned with them.
Q: From a security standpoint, did anyone ever discuss with you, other than the letter that I showed you stating that this is now unclassified, did anyone ever tell you never to discuss any of this with anyone?
A: I can't say they did.
Q: It was just a matter of enforcing the need to know what classified project...
A: I guess I was aware this was highly classified, and having been in the military was aware this wasn't something to be discussed lightly. But no, I can't say that...
Q: The reason I ask the question is there are some statements made in the various publications and books -- the popular press, about people being threatened not to talk about things they had seen or that sort of thing. I just wanted to see if there had been anything stated to you never to discuss any of the activities either related to this project or any other project.