Agents Quote by Aldrich Ames
“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.”
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.
Guard against personal motives in service.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- intelligence work
- whistleblowing
- political intrigue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What pressures lead insiders to betray?
- How can organizations detect hidden agendas?
Personal profit can compromise national safety.