Quote by Julian Assange

Intelligence agencies keep things secret because they often violate the rule of law or of good behavior.

Intelligence agencies keep things secret because they often

Summary

This quote suggests that intelligence agencies, due to their secretive nature, often engage in activities that go against established laws or ethical principles. The underlying implication is that the act of keeping things secret is a means of concealing potentially questionable actions. By operating outside the boundaries of what is considered lawful or morally right, intelligence agencies justify the need for secrecy to safeguard their actions from public scrutiny or potential consequences.

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Intelligence

By Julian Assange

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