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George Tenet

To understand a difficult topic like Iraq takes patience and care. Unfortunately, you rarely hear a patient, careful or thoughtful discussion of intelligence these days.

George Tenet

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George Tenet is saying that fully grasping complex issues such as Iraq requires careful attention and time to analyze. He also points out that current conversations about intelligence often lack this kind of careful and thoughtful approach.

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