(2018-0780-F) Paul Manafort

1 folders, approximately 3 pages

This collection consists of records regarding American lobbyist Paul Manafort’s dealings with Russia. It contains a National Security Council (NSC) cable detailing a meeting on a super computer deal involving Manafort that would generate business in Russia

The materials in FOIA 2018-0780-F are a selective body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult the archivist about related material. This FOIA case concerns American lobbyist Paul Manafort and Russia. Throughout his career as a lobbyist and political strategist, Manafort has had many international business dealings. One National Security Council (NSC) cable has been processed in response to this request. Written by U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia Donald C. Johnson, the cable details a meeting he attended in February 1994 with Deputy Prime Minister Purevdorj. During this meeting they discussed a super computer trade deal in which Manafort was involved. One of the goals was that the deal would generate business in Russia. In August 2018, Manafort was convicted on multiple bank and tax fraud charges.

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Records that are responsive to this FOIA request were found in these collection areas— Clinton Presidential Records: NSC Cable, Email, and Records Management Systems.

Collection is open to all researchers. Access to Clinton Presidential Records is governed by the Presidential Records Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. Chapter 22, as amended) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552, as amended) and therefore records may be restricted in whole or in part in accordance with legal exemptions.

Official records of William Jefferson Clinton’s presidency are housed at the Clinton Presidential Library and administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) under the provisions of the Presidential Records Act (PRA).

Staff Archivist, 2018. Previously restricted materials are added as they are released.

Box 1
Clinton Presidential Records: NSC Cable, Email, and Records Management System
NSC Cables
Jan 1995-Dec 1996 [OA/ID 510000]
[Manafort and Russia]
[02/07/1995]