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Word: skolnikoff (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1974-1974
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...improper and undesirable." But he also disapproves for pragmatic reasons: "The fact that we can't keep them secret is reason enough to desist." U.C.L.A. Soviet Specialist Roman Kolkowicz argues: "The track record is deplorable. By and large, these operations have been a series of disasters." Adds Eugene Skolnikoff, director of M.I.T.'s Center for International Studies: "The resulting scandals provide grist for attacks on the U.S., retroactively validate charges?true or false?that the U.S. makes a habit of overthrowing governments, and even exacerbate domestic distrust of public officials...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: INTELLIGENCE: The CIA: Time to Come In From the Cold | 9/30/1974 | See Source »

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