Now, we have the DI moved under the DNI - and all the analysts are happy.
What do we do with the following basic functions:
1. Espionage
2. Disinformation
3. Special Operations
4. Counter-intelligence
realizing that these functions are generally illegal in the foreign countries where they operate.
Except espionage, which is another name for HUMINT to most folks I think, this list comprises "scope creep" missions that should not be part of an intel organization anyway.
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