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On This Day — CIA Aldrich Ames Arrested by FBI in Arlington, Virginia (February 21, 1994)

Posted on February 21, 2019 by L

“I knew quite well, when I gave the names of our agents in the Soviet Union, that I was exposing them to the full machinery of counter-espionage and the law, and then prosecution and capital punishment.” Former CIA Aldrich Hazen … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — Former CIA Director Leon Panetta : “President Must Build ‘Loyalty’ With Intel Community”

Posted on February 20, 2019 by L

“Obviously, it’s not a good situation. Because there is a lack of trust between the president and the intelligence community, and between the intelligence community and the president. And, you know, every time he demeans the intelligence community or accuses … Continue reading →

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BELGIUM — €10bn Missing From Gaddafi Frozen Accounts [UPDATE III : Belgian FM Lied to Libyan Authorities]

Posted on February 20, 2019 by L

“There remains a little less than 5 billion euros on the four accounts opened at Euroclear Bank SA.” Denis Goeman — Spokesman from Brussels’ prosecutor’s office “Making the interest and other earnings freely available to the Libyan Investment Authority is … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Netherlands : Dutch FM Admits Lying About Putin “Greater Russia”

Posted on February 19, 2019 by L

“We live in a country where the truth matters. That’s why I see no other option than to resign. The office of the Foreign Minister must be above all doubt, both at home and abroad.” Dutch Foreign Minister Halbe Zijlstra … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — Former Mossad chief : “Mike Flynn was very experienced. Maybe, he has been thrown under the bus.”

Posted on February 19, 2019 by L

“Maybe Flynn made a mistake even with no intention, but that can happen to anyone. I don’t think we need to worry that our intelligence will go to Russia.” Former MOSSAD Boss Danny Yatom February 19 2017 — Since the election … Continue reading →

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City of Spies — Hellish Week for Belgian Spooks

Posted on February 19, 2019 by L

“Is Belgian military intelligence up to the job? There is talk of ‘different cultures”‘and civilian and military staff struggling to work together.  Meanwhile efforts are being made to implement a major reform plan that should put an end to the … Continue reading →

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On This Day — President Roosevelt Orders Internment of Japanese Americans (February 19 1942)

Posted on February 19, 2019 by L

“The truth is—as this deplorable experience proves—that constitutions and laws are not sufficient of themselves…Despite the unequivocal language of the Constitution of the United States that the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, and despite the Fifth Amendment’s … Continue reading →

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On This Day — FBI Robert Hanssen Is Arrested (February 18 2001)

Posted on February 18, 2019 by L

“F.B.I. officials knew as far back as the mid-1980’s that Robert P. Hanssen, the longtime agent and convicted Russian spy, had repeatedly mishandled classified data and violated procedures but did nothing to prompt an investigation, a Justice Department report released … Continue reading →

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City of Spies — Brussels Restaurant Owner : “No Spooks in My Place!”

Posted on February 17, 2019 by L

“Brussels has now overtaken Vienna when it comes to the density of so-called intelligence services from outside the EU.” Peter Gridling — Head of Austria’s domestic intelligence agency (June 2018) “The EEAS does not comment on issues relating to leaked information. … Continue reading →

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On This Day — USMC Col. William R. Higgins Is Abducted in Lebanon (February 17 1988)

Posted on February 17, 2019 by L

″The impression from the video is that he might have been killed soon after he was captured.″ Dr. Michael Baden — Director of forensic sciences for the New York State Police ″It clearly looked to me like the body was … Continue reading →

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