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October 16, 2001
Science Applications
International Corporation
10260 Campus Point Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
Re: SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION File No. 333-67696
Gentlemen:
I hereby consent to the use of my name in the Registration Statement under the caption "Legal Matters." In giving such consent, I do not thereby admit that I come within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act or the rules and regulations of the commission thereunder.
Very truly yours,
/s/ DOUGLAS E. SCOTT
Douglas E. Scott
Senior Vice President
and General Counsel