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June 18, 2013
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Former U.S. Spy Chief: White House Misused IntelPosted on Feb 11, 2006Reuters—A former CIA official who coordinated U.S. intelligence on the Middle East during the Iraq invasion accused the White House of misusing prewar intelligence to justify its case for war. Paul Pillar, who was national intelligence officer for the Near East and South Asia from 2000 to 2005, also said the Senate intelligence committee and a presidential commission overlooked evidence that the Bush administration politicized the intelligence process to support White House policymakers. | story Truthdig says: This is a big deal: it’s the same unnerving story we heard firsthand from Richard Clarke when he left the White House. Advertisement Previous item: Trade Gap Hits Record for Fourth Year in a Row Next item: Global Warming Is Found to Be Past ‘Tipping Point’ New and Improved CommentsIf you have trouble leaving a comment, review this help page. Still having problems? Let us know. If you find yourself moderated, take a moment to review our comment policy. |