Monthly Archives: February 2019

DNI Dan Coats : “U.S. Faces Toxic Mix of Threats”

Posted on February 4, 2019 by L

“The United States faces a toxic myth — mix  — of threats.” Dan Coats — Director of US National Intelligence (January 29 2019) On January 29 2019, Dan Coats, the Director of National Intelligence, testified before the Senate Select Committee … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Madeleine Albright Discovers Her Jewish Roots (February 4 1997)

Posted on February 4, 2019 by L

“I do believe this to be a personal issue, but since it is an object of discussion, I would just as soon have you know what I know. I started to think about it and to put pieces together. There … Continue reading →

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On This Day — The Cavalese Cable Car Disaster (February 3 1998) [2019]

Posted on February 3, 2019 by L

“Many believe one of the reasons the Italian judges went after the CIA RDI [Rendition, Detention, Interrogation]  and [former CIA Officer] Sabrina De Sousa in the Abu Omar case was the USMC and USG accountability failures and arrogance.” Mark Fallon — International Security … Continue reading →

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Just a Song — “The People We Love”

Posted on February 3, 2019 by L

“This morning I’m going to tell the people I love Oh, how they’re important to me every moment Sweet words are better than a beautiful requiem And tell them it’s important And say it as long as it’s time. (…) … Continue reading →

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Who is MI6 Officer Pablo Miller?

Posted on February 2, 2019 by L

“During this time (1999) Sergei Skripal [a senior Russian intelligence officer] was recruited by Pablo Miller, head of British intelligence in Tallinn working under the cover of first secretary of the British embassy in Estonia.” Itar-Tass news agency — March … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Russia Intelligence Chiefs Visit Washington to Meet American Spooks

Posted on February 2, 2019 by L

“Sergey Naryshkin was here [in the United States]. He held consultations with his counterparts. Joint struggle against terrorism was discussed. We maintained contact in 2014 during the Sochi Olympics. Of course, we consider joint work this year, during the FIFA … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — Gina Haspel Selected to be Deputy Director of CIA

Posted on February 2, 2019 by L

“Gina is an exemplary intelligence officer and a devoted patriot who brings more than 30 years of Agency experience to the job. She is also a proven leader with an uncanny ability to get things done and to inspire those … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Nixon Dismisses CIA Director Richard Helms (February 2 1973)

Posted on February 2, 2019 by L

“The timing caught me by surprise. I had barely enough time to get my things out of the office and to assemble as many colleagues of all ranks as possible for a farewell. …  A few days later, I encountered … Continue reading →

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On This day — Ayatollah Khomeini Returns to Iran (February 1 1979) [2019]

Posted on February 1, 2019 by L

“You will see we are not in any particular animosity with the Americans. [The Islamic Republic of Iran] will be a humanitarian one, which will benefit the cause of peace and tranquillity for all mankind. (…) It is advisable that … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Germany : Constitutional Complaint Lodged Against BND Law

Posted on February 1, 2019 by L

“The law allows the foreign intelligence agency to spy on journalists abroad almost without restrictions and to share the information with other secret services. This is an unacceptable restriction of press freedom, which is why we are supporting the affected … Continue reading →

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