Quote by Aldrich Ames

Let's say a Soviet exchange student back in the '70s would go back and tell the KGB about people and places and things that he'd seen and done and been involved with. This is not really espionage there's no betrayal of trust.

Let's say a Soviet exchange student back in the '70s would g

Summary

This quote implies that if a Soviet exchange student shares details about their experiences with the KGB, it would not be considered espionage or a betrayal of trust. The speaker suggests that these exchanges would not involve any secretive or harmful intentions, but rather a factual account of what the student has witnessed or participated in. The quote seems to emphasize the absence of negative consequences or moral implications in such an action.

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By Aldrich Ames

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