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I think Mr. Clarke had a tendency to interfere too much with the activities of the CIA, and our leadership at the senior
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"I think Mr. Clarke had a tendency to interfere too much with the activities of the CIA, and our leadership at the senior level let him interfere too much. So criticism from him I kind of wear as a badge of honor"

- Michael Scheuer

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This quote by Michael Scheuer recommends that Mr. Clarke tended to meddle in the affairs of the CIA, which the senior leadership of the CIA enabled him to do so. Scheuer indicates that he takes pride in the criticism he gets from Mr. Clarke, as it is an indication that he is doing something right. This quote suggests that Scheuer is not afraid to stand up to Mr. Clarke and his disturbance, which he is proud of the work he is doing despite the criticism. It also recommends that Scheuer believes that the senior management of the CIA should have done more to avoid Mr. Clarke from interfering in the firm's affairs.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Michael Scheuer. He/she was a famous Public Servant from USA. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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