The ISI is above all a paramilitary organization. It doesn't do all that much collection of intelligence. It's not a very good… — David Ignatius Copy Share Image
The CIA has transformed from an organization created to recruit spies to steal secrets, into a paramilitary organization, a paramilitary force. It's… — John Kiriakou Copy Share Image
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