MARCH 31, 2008
WASHINGTON — For 40 years, U.S. presidents have begun each day with a top-secret, personal briefing on security threats and global affairs obtained largely from covert spy missions, clandestine satellite surveillance and other highly classified intelligence sources.
Now, however, the President's Daily Brief and other crucial intelligence reports often rely less on secrets from risky espionage missions than on material that's available to just about anyone.
Intelligence officers have gleaned insights on Iran's nuclear capabilities from photos on the Internet. They've scooped up documents, including a terrorist training manual, at international conferences and public forums. They've found information in foreign university libraries and newscasts.
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Former CIA Officer, Andrew Bustamante: Things Will Get MUCH WORSE With
Respect To Iran
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*I don't really agree with Bustamante. I believe there are a lot of holes
in his argument.*
*THIS argument makes sense to me.*
*AND THIS:*
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