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“The government's assertion that it must be unhindered in protecting our security can camouflage the desire to increase Executive power, while the press's cry of the public's right to know can mask a quest for competitive advantage or a hidden animus. Neither the need to protect our security nor the public's right to know is a blank check.”

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Richard Stengel

Richard Stengel, born on May 2, 1955, is an accomplished editor with extensive experience in the news and media industry. He has held editorial positions at several prominent media outlets. more

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