One year ago, I dropped my NSA badge in return box as I drove out gates for final time. Turned on NPR: "A situation is unfolding in Paris."
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Replying to @Susan_Hennessey
My instinct in that moment was to head back into my office. But I had no badge, I'd been read out of my clearances, nothing to be done.
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Replying to @Susan_Hennessey
I've wondered a few times this year whether I was right to leave, if I couldn't do more good from inside, if my voice is really constructive
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Replying to @Susan_Hennessey
This week has clarified the path. Former IC/USG voices must push transparency, smart policy, and raise the red flags others might miss.
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Replying to @Susan_Hennessey
Many more will leaving their roles in coming months, I hope they see their protective roles on the outside are an important safeguard.
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Replying to @Susan_Hennessey
what protective mechanisms could be set up inside that outsiders might not think of?
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Replying to @Krhawkins5
Highly-targeted FOIAs would be one. I wouldn't breach my oath/ obligation but I could tell you precisely which emails to ask for
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Replying to @Susan_Hennessey @Krhawkins5
And every one will be withheld under b5 exemption Obama WH could've reined in but barely dented
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Replying to @joshgerstein @Krhawkins5
Sometimes just asking targeted question is enough to spur attention. Ron Wyden is the master of this.
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Sure but those of us who actually figure stuff out from it are treated as cranks. @joshgerstein @Krhawkins5
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