Thank you for this statement, Norman. As Chomsky’s assistant for 2 ½ decades, I observed his total dedication to humankind. He barely slept, had to be reminded to eat. He was patient with those who didn’t understand, or misinterpreted, his statements, all based on facts. He forged ahead despite detractors, was ethical and honest, working to exhaustion to expose and share truths.

Having seen hundreds of rec letters he sent out, I can say with almost complete certainty that he was not the author of the letter in circulation. That Epstein had this letter in his files doesn’t mean Noam had a hand in it. It seems that Greenwald, who highlighted the rec letter early on, was more interested in highlighting his own social media than considering the flimsiness of an unreliable letter - unaddressed, unsigned, undated. Most likely unsent.

I’m not a sycophant. I knew little about Chomsky when I first worked for him. What I witnessed was life-changing. Now, it’s hard to be silent when I see wild accusations being thrown at such an honest and dedicated man.