My literal responsibility as director of the CIA with regard to covert action was to inform the Congress - not to seek their approval; to inform. (Michael Hayden)

My literal responsibility as director of the CIA with regard to covert action was to inform the Congress - not to seek their approval; to inform.

Michael Hayden

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