EX-CIA OFFICIAL: PUNISH LEAKERS, CIVIL UNREST IS ‘DANGEROUS’…” “I also would not lump the entire intelligence community into a basket called the ‘deep state.’”
Leakers ‘need to be identified and prosecuted’
John Griffing
Infowars.com
JUNE 2, 2017
In an exclusive interview with Infowars, former CIA operative and the Vice President for Research and Analysis at the Center for Security Policy Clare Lopez warns of coming civil unrest, and proposes a tougher approach with leakers.
Confirming a multitude of reports at Infowars and other news outlets, Lopez verified that the “deep state” is indeed real, while also cautioning against generalizations.
“’Deep state’ refers to those who are willing to ‘break the law’ by revealing classified information to the public — specifically, to journalists,” Lopez told Infowars. “I also would not lump the entire intelligence community into a basket called the ‘deep state.’”
The response to such illegal activity needs to be more aggressive, according to Lopez.
“I would not call it a simple fix,” but “those who have leaked and criminally, they need to be identified and prosecuted. Once undertaken, that will prove a good example for the rest of them,” she declared.
Russia-U.S. relationship
When it comes to Russia, Lopez is not concerned about the future, or America’s ability to negotiate good deals.
“It’s so discredited by now, this false Russia narrative. It’s really kind of silly,” she said.
“Putin, his government and his intelligence services know perfectly well where this stuff comes from and how ridiculous it is, and when Russian officials meet with American officials, they’ll be on to more substantive matters.”
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