Quote by Aldrich Ames

The Soviet Union did not achieve victory over the West, so was my information inadequate to help them to victory, or did it play no particular role in their failure to achieve victory?

The Soviet Union did not achieve victory over the West, so w

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This quote questions the role of information in the Soviet Union's failure to achieve victory over the West. It suggests that either the information provided was insufficient, rendering it incapable of aiding them in achieving victory, or that information played no significant role in their failure. It prompts reflection on the importance of information in shaping outcomes and raises doubts about its potential impact on the Soviet Union's efforts.

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