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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

Patience

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George Tenet is saying that fully grasping complex issues such as Iraq requires taking the time to think carefully and thoroughly. However, he observes that conversations about intelligence often lack this kind of thoughtful and measured approach today.

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