John Podesta

MEMORANDUM November 16, 2011 Attorney-Client Privilege To: Victoria Bjorklund, Simpson Thatcher Jennifer Reynoso, Simpson Thatcher Copy: President Bill Clinton, Clinton Foundation Founder Chelsea Clinton, Board Member, Clinton Foundation Terry McAuliffe, Board Member, Clinton Foundation Bruce Lindsey, Board Member, Clinton Foundation John Podesta, Special Advisor to the Clinton Foundation Board Re: Background on Teneo and Foundation Activities Cheryl, John and Terry suggested that I provi

Speculative discussion of potential US/Israeli military action against Iran and related policy options The passage outlines various strategic options for a US/Israeli strike on Iran, mentioning senior political figures (Pawlenty, Podesta, Steve Hadley) and policy experts (Graham Allison). However, it provides no concrete evidence, dates, transactions, or actionable leads-only broad policy speculation. The content is moderately sensitive but lacks novelty or verifiable details, limiting its investigative usefulness. Key insights: Mentions former GOP Governor Tim Pawlenty and former Obama aide John Podesta discussing logic that could lead to war with Iran.; Cites former White House aide Steve Hadley describing limited options on Iran by August 2013.; Lists a series of policy options ranging from diplomatic time‑buying to full‑scale military strikes.