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“I suppose that if we in intelligence were one day given three wishes, they would be to know everything, to be believed when we spoke, and in such a way to exercise an influence to the good in the matter of policy.”

Quote by Sherman Kent

Book:Sherman Kent and the Board of National Estimates: collected essays

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Sherman Kent and the Board of National Estimates: collected essays

Sherman Kent and the Board of National Estimates: collected essays brings together scholarly works that explore the methodologies and impact of Sherman Kent's contributions to the field. The essays delve into Kent's role in shaping the Board of National Estimates and the broader implications of his work on national security and intelligence analysis. more

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Sherman Kent was an individual whose profession and category are unknown, and he passed away on March 11, 1986. more

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