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“Intelligence collection has been given an additional bureaucracy to correct the problems created by too much bureaucracy in intelligence collection.”

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P. J. O'Rourke
P. J. O'Rourke

P. J. O'Rourke, born on November 14, 1947, is a renowned satirical writer known for his humorous and satirical commentary on political and social issues. His distinctive writing style, characterized by wit and sharpness, has won him a wide readership. more

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