"It's lonely. That's why, in many ways, the CIA is the world's biggest dating agency, I think. I imagine it's much like two actors that get married because they understand that universe. You know, I'm pretty sure the agency's divorce rate is rather high."
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Valerie Plame is a former covert CIA officer whose life took a dramatic turn when her identity was leaked in 2003, igniting a political firestorm that revealed the complexities of national security and media ethics. Born on April 19, 1963, in Anchorage, Alaska, Plame's intelligence career spanned over a decade, focusing on nuclear nonproliferation. Following her public outing, she became an advocate for government accountability and a vocal commentator on intelligence issues, leaving a lasting legacy as a symbol of resilience in the face of political adversity.
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"We have known Hillary Clinton both professionally and personally for close to 20 years, dating back to before President Bill Clinton's first trip to Africa in 1998 - a trip that they both acknowledge changed their lives and gave considerable meaning to their post-White House years and to the activities of the Clinton Foundation."
Valerie Plame"Privatization is more efficient and effective in some cases, but not in intelligence."
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"Joe was being called a liar and a traitor; I'm being accused of nepotism, of being a glorified secretary. The stresses that that places on an individual and, of course, a marriage were tremendous. It was - there were some dark days."
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"I think it's the height of patriotism to continue to exercise your right as a citizen and to hold your government to account. Isn't that what the very essence of democracy is about?"
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