Community Quote by Gina Haspel
“In general, preliminary Force Protection information is shared throughout the national security community - and with U.S. allies - as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of coalition forces overseas. Leaks compromise and disrupt the critical interagency work to collect, assess, and ascribe culpability.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public remarks on force protection, US intelligence community, 2023
Sharing preliminary force protection data helps allies coordinate safety, but leaks can undermine interagency effectiveness and endanger troops.
In simple terms: Sharing security info protects forces but leaks hurt missions.
Guard information tightly and improve leak detection.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- military planning
- diplomatic negotiations
- joint exercises
- crisis response
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can agencies balance transparency with security?
- What measures best prevent accidental disclosures?
Leaks can still occur despite safeguards, exposing sensitive operations.