I don't want to talk about intelligence matters. I will say, however, that intelligence-community estimates should not become public in the way of this city and in the way of Congress.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker is unwilling to discuss intelligence matters in detail. However, they express the belief that estimates made by intelligence agencies should not be made public in the same manner as in the city and Congress. This likely implies a cautionary approach towards the dissemination of intelligence information, emphasizing the need for confidentiality and restricted access to ensure effective and efficient intelligence operations. The speaker may view public disclosure of such estimates as potentially compromising or detrimental to the functioning of intelligence agencies.

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