Porter Goss: “Americans are stunned by revelations about a high level mole in the CIA. Although damage assessments are far from…”

“Americans are stunned by revelations about a high level mole in the CIA. Although damage assessments are far from complete, we already know that this modern day Benedict Arnold passed classified information to the Soviets and disclosed the names of clandestine operatives. People died and missions failed. Clearly, when classified information is compromised it is serious business. Representative Hyde and I have introduced legislation requiring Members of this body to sign an oath of secrecy if they wish to work with sensitive material. Many intelligence assessments made by the CIA eventually come to Congress and damaging leaks from sources on the Hill do happen--sometimes with tragic consequences. Members often talk of increasing congressional accountability--passing a simple oath of secrecy is action we should take now. I urge support for Hyde-Goss legislation.”