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“You have to have a military and intelligence approach to removing leadership that results in rapid frequent removals from the battlefield. It's got to be one, two a week, not just one or two every three or four months.”

Quote by Michael Morell

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Michael Morell
Michael Morell

Michael Morell is a former Director of Central Intelligence for the United States, serving from 2013 to 2015. Before his role at the CIA, he held various positions within the intelligence community, including Deputy Director of the CIA and Acting Director of the National Intelligence. Born on September 4, 1958, Morell has been a significant figure in American intelligence for over two decades. more

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