"It is inconceivable that a secret arm of the government has to comply with all the overt orders of the government."

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Source: Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA. Book by Tim Weiner (p. 390), 2008.

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James Jesus Angleton

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James Jesus Angleton was a prominent CIA officer known for his complex views on intelligence, particularly regarding truth and deception.

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