William Odom Quotes

A collection of quotes by William Odom.

William Odom was an American military intelligence officer and academic who served as the director of the National Security Agency (NSA) from 1985 to 1988. He played a crucial role in shaping US intelligence operations during the Cold War era. Odom also held various military positions, including serving in Vietnam, and was known for his expertise in Soviet affairs. After retiring from the military, he became a prominent critic of the US invasion of Iraq in 2003 and an advocate for a more restrained US foreign policy. Odom passed away in 2008.

To say that you now trust the Russian military command and c

To say that you now trust the Russian military command and control system because some Russian general told you from the bottom of his heart that's the case, strikes me as most unrealistic.

William Odom

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