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George Tenet

When I came to the CIA in the mid-'90s, our graduating class of case officers was unbelievably low. Now, after years of rebuilding, our training programs and putting our best efforts to recruit the most talented men and women, we are graduating more cland

George Tenet

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In the mid-1990s, the CIA had very few new case officers entering the agency. Over time, by improving training and focusing on attracting skilled individuals, the agency has increased the number of graduates in this role.

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