On the recordNovember 29, 1989
The Nation's security depends on intelligence, and secrecy is indispensable if intelligence activities are to succeed.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe Nation's security depends on intelligence, and secrecy is indispensable if intelligence activities are to succeed.
Statement on Signing the Intelligence Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1990
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