"I don't want to talk about intelligence matters. I will say, however, that intelligence-community estimates should not become public in the way of this city and in the way of Congress"
- Warren Christopher
About this Quote
This quote by Warren Christopher recommends that intelligence-community quotes ought to not be revealed. He implies that the general public must not be privy to the details that the intelligence community has actually collected. Christopher is likely describing the truth that intelligence-community quotes can be used to affect public opinion and can be used to control the public. He is likely recommending that the intelligence community must keep their estimates personal and not share them with the public. This would assist to ensure that the public is not influenced by the intelligence neighborhood's quotes and that the general public is not controlled by the intelligence community. Christopher is likely recommending that the intelligence community ought to keep their quotes personal and only share them with Congress and other federal government officials. This would assist to guarantee that the public is not affected by the intelligence community's price quotes and that the general public is not manipulated by the intelligence neighborhood.
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