LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 845)

UNCLAS STATE 002377 SENSITIVE SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PHUM PINR MASS MARR RO SUBJECT: LEAHY VETTING RESPONSE (BUCHAREST 845) REF: BUCHAREST 845 ¶1. (U) This cable responds to the action request in reftel requesting human rights vetting for the candidate nominated to attend the "Naval Staff College 5-1/2 Month", 06 January-11 June 2010, Newport, RI. ¶2. (U) The Department of State has vetted the individual listed in reftel and possesses no credible derogatory information as of 01/11/2010. Post is authorized to include the following individual in USG-funded training: TOMA, Valentin Marian DOB: 14 Jul 73 POB: Targu Jiu Purpose: "Naval Staff College 5-1/2 Month", 06 January-11 June 2010, Newport, RI ¶3. (U) Post is permitted to provide the following statement to authorized parties: Embassy verifies that the Department of State possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights by the individual identified above, as of 01/11/2010. Post may cite this cable in response. ¶4. (U) Note that if Post subsequently becomes aware of possible human rights violations by the individual listed above, Post should inform the Department and not proceed with training. Post should refer to the Leahy Vetting guidance manual for additional assistance. CLINTON