UNCLASSIFIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2014-20439 Doc No. C05762730 Date: 06/30/2015 RELEASE IN PART B6 From: Sent: To: Subject: H Monday, December 21, 2009 5:01 AM 'millscd@state.gov. Re: Fwd: 5635 I caught some of the interview and wondered whether it would cause problems. We have to watch this closely. Would John get that written somewhere? I'm in the car on my berry if you need me. Thx. Original Message From: Mills, Cheryl D To: H Sent: Mon Dec 21 04:52:28 2009 Subject: Fw: Fwd: 5635 Fyi compliment to you. Phil g and liz are following up on the first matter. Cdm B6 From: John Podesta To: Mills, Cheryl D Sent: Sun Dec 20 12:24:13 2009 Subject: Fw: Fwd: 5635 Sorry to bother on the Sunday before Christmas but the Echumenical Patriarch's crowd are extremely worried that he may get arrested or otherwise harassed/attacked as a result of the 60 Minutes interview he gave which airs tonight. Thought it was worth passing along and that you might want to get someone to pulse the Emabassy in Turkey. Hope you are getting a little rest after one hell of a week. Notwithstanding some press whining, I thought BHO and HRC did a fabulous job in Copenhagen and that the schedule structure has a much better chance of success than sticking with Kyoto architecture. Congrats to all.. From: Fr. Alex Karloutsos To: John Podesta Sent: Sun Dec 20 00:33:57 2009 Subject: Fwd: 5635 UNCLASSIFIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2014-20439 Doc No. C05762730 Date: 06/30/2015 UNCLASSIFIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2014-20439 Doc No. C05762730 Date: 06/30/2015 Dear John, Thank you for responding to me re:the safety of the EP. Unfortunately, the 60 minutes interview has been raising jingoistic fervor in Turkey. As I told you, the Foreign Ministry called HAH on Friday to express their dismay and concern that He was disparaging Turkey in such a public manner. Of course, HAH expressed His love for His country, Turkey, but reiterated the painful, laundry list of issues faced by the Greek Orthodox Christian minority. Today, many of the news outlets in Turkey are attacking HAH saying that He has condemned Turkey's good name. One of the nationalist papers called HAH crazy and pictured Him hanging from a cross. (see attachment) The Foreign Ministries said, acourse, that he was sure the EP made "a slip of the tongue." Our concern is that some nationalists will attempt to do damage to the Patriarchate or, ever worse some nut from the Grey wolves will be let loose to hurt/kill HAH. Of course, the Government may over react once they see the full interview. It is an honest piece of journalism - but very very tough "to face the country in the mirror". Sadly, some Greek Nationalists fan the flames from their side as well. I am also sending you a blogwhich shows some of the the lunacy out there on this issue. Fortunately, we have good friends like you and an Administration that believes in human rights, religious freedom, civil rights and dignity of every individual. Above all, we believe in, and glorify, the manager-born Messiah whose message of good will amongst women and men is best expressed in social/divine justice for everyone. Thank you Father Alex • Forwarded Message From: "nikolaos manginas" To: "nikolaos manginas" Sent: Saturday, December 19, 2009 4:33:57 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: 5635 B6 UNCLASSIFIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2014-20439 Doc No. C05762730 Date: 06/30/2015