Category Archives: Gina Haspel

CIA Director Nominee — Gina Haspel Career Timeline

“Ms. Haspel is not an undercover operative, she’s the deputy CIA director seeking a Cabinet-level position. It’s unacceptable for the CIA to hide her behind a wall of secrecy, particularly when such secrecy is unnecessary to protect national security.” Senators … Continue reading

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CIA Director Nominee — Gina Haspel and the ‘Black Site’ in Thailand

“Many experts believe it was situated at a former U.S. intelligence post in the remote northeastern province of Udon Thani. Some say it was at an air base southeast of Bangkok that U.S. forces have used as a refueling hub … Continue reading

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CIA — Gina Haspel Assumes Role of Acting Director

“I want to extend my sincere congratulations to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and I look forward to working with him and the rest of President Trump’s national security team.” Gina Haspel — CIA Acting Director (April 26 2018) April … Continue reading

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CIA Director Nominee Gina Haspel — Agency Spin Doctors Working Round-The-Clock (UPDATE: WashPost Open Letter)

“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” William Shakespeare “It’s completely unacceptable for the CIA to declassify only material that’s favorable to Gina Haspel, while at the same time stonewalling our efforts to … Continue reading

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109 Military Leaders Protest Gina Haspel Nomination as CIA Director — UPDATE : “CIA Will Allow Senators to Review Classified Material”

“If the record shows that Ms. Haspel played any role in carrying out, supervising, or directing any form of torture or detainee abuse, or the destruction of evidence relating to these activities, we urge you to reject her nomination.” Military … Continue reading

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CIA Director Nominee — “As the Haspel Nomination Looms, the World Is Watching”

“In the interest of transparency, I must tell you that I know Gina Haspel and Jose Rodriguez personally. I don’t like them and they don’t like me. Indeed, after my conviction for blowing the whistle on the CIA’s torture program, … Continue reading

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109 Military Leaders Protest Gina Haspel Nomination as CIA Director

“If the record shows that Ms. Haspel played any role in carrying out, supervising, or directing any form of torture or detainee abuse, or the destruction of evidence relating to these activities, we urge you to reject her nomination.” Military … Continue reading

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CIA Director Nominee Gina Haspel — Agency Spin Doctors Working Round-The-Clock

“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” William Shakespeare “It’s completely unacceptable for the CIA to declassify only material that’s favorable to Gina Haspel, while at the same time stonewalling our efforts to … Continue reading

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CIA Director Nominee Gina Haspel — CIA Nomination Hanging By A Thread Over Cable

“In the absence of any meaningful declassification of her career, this public campaign on behalf of Ms. Haspel does a great disservice to the American people, who expect and deserve to understand the backgrounds of their government’s leaders. Indeed, the … Continue reading

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CIA Director Nominee Gina Haspel — Senators ask Agency Boss To Disclose More Information

“In the absence of any meaningful declassification of her career, this public campaign on behalf of Ms. Haspel does a great disservice to the American people, who expect and deserve to understand the backgrounds of their government’s leaders. Indeed, the … Continue reading

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