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“The CIA runs the drone program in Pakistan solely, not with the military. Then there's a joint CIA-military program in Yemen, then the CIA is involved in a lot of use of spy drones around the world and in the proliferation of bases.”

Quote by Medea Benjamin

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Medea Benjamin is an American activist known for her leadership in peace, anti-war, and social justice movements. Born on September 10, 1952, she has been actively involved in political activities since the 1980s. more

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