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The Soviet Union did not achieve victory over the West, so was my information inadequate to help them to victory, or did
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"The Soviet Union did not achieve victory over the West, so was my information inadequate to help them to victory, or did it play no particular role in their failure to achieve victory?"

- Aldrich Ames

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This quote by Aldrich Ames is a reflection on the failure of the Soviet Union to achieve victory over the West. It suggests that Ames is questioning whether his own information was insufficient to help the Soviet Union to triumph, or if it played no particular function in their failure. This quote suggests that Ames is assessing his own role in the Soviet Union's failure, and is questioning whether his details was a contributing element. It also recommends that Ames is considering the possibility that his info was not a factor in the Soviet Union's failure, which other aspects were more prominent. Ultimately, this quote reflects Ames' own uncertainty and self-reflection on his function in the Soviet Union's failure to attain success over the West.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Aldrich Ames somewhere between June 19, 1941 and today. He/she was a famous Criminal from USA. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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