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“I saw a limit to what I was giving as kind of a scam I was running on the KGB, by giving them people that I knew were their double agents fed to us.” quote by Aldrich Ames
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“I saw a limit to what I was giving as kind of a scam I was running on the KGB, by giving them people that I knew were their double agents fed to us.”

Aldrich Ames

About This Quote

Source Interview: CIA debriefing, 1994

He describes betraying his agency by feeding double agents, highlighting personal greed over loyalty.

In simple terms: He sold secrets for personal gain.

Key Takeaway

Guard against personal motives in service.

Themes

betrayal loyalty espionage greed

Mood

cautionary tense

Type

political historical

When to use this quote

  • intelligence work
  • whistleblowing
  • political intrigue

Key Concepts

ethical decay national security

Questions to Reflect On

  • What pressures lead insiders to betray?
  • How can organizations detect hidden agendas?
A Different Perspective

Personal profit can compromise national safety.

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