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“It is inconceivable that a secret arm of the government has to comply with all the overt orders of the government.”

Quote by James Jesus Angleton

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James Jesus Angleton

James Jesus Angleton, born on December 9, 1917, and died on May 12, 1987, was a former senior official of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in the United States. He is known for his role in investigating Soviet espionage activities during the Cold War. more

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