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FHL: At the end of the statement you approached your attorney, Miss de Jager.
Eugene de Kock: Yes, that was my intention.
FHL: Why did you do that - what was your aim?
Eugene de Kock : So that the remaining facts that I was not accused of may be revealed, amongst others the Pepco three, the Kunene river, so that we may involve that and investigate that with the view to the assassination of the Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme of which I have knowledge that Craig Williamson and others of Operation Longridge (Operation Longreach) carried out. These facts must be investigated before everything is covered up; that was my reason your honour.
FHL: Now was that your only reason - you wanted to expose this crime?
Eugene de Kock : - Well I would like to, but I don't know if it is possible to ever clear one's conscience again, but if it will ease the burden that I carry then I would like to do that.
FHL: Of whom did you make use to approach Miss de Jager?
Eugene de Kock : Of Mr Hugo.
FHL: Was Mr Hattingh and company aware of these actions?
Eugene de Kock : At this stage they were not available but approximately 48 hours later- personally.
FHL: Yes, but should this not have been kept secret?
You did not want your attorney, only Mr Hattingh and company to be aware of this, is that correct?
Eugene de Kock : Nothing was kept from them. At that stage they were busy preparing an argument if I am not mistaken they vare not available.
