Mr. Tenet, You're No Jack Ryan
CIA Originally uploaded by prawnpie . Enough has been said about George Tenet . But here is a bit of fictional dialogue, reprinted without permission (national security imperative), between CIA analyst Jack Ryan and the President of the United States, from "Clear and Present Danger." You know, for future reference. President : "And we have to do this very delicately, otherwise people might get the wrong idea." Ryan : "We have to lie." President : "Did I say that?" Ryan : "No, you didn't." President : "You're upset." Ryan : "I'm upset." President : "Well, it's understandable. You mind if I give you a bit of advice? Of course, you know this, because you're a smart guy. You should never make important decisions while you're upset." Ryan : "You did. And American soldiers and innocent civilians are dead because of it." President : "I never ordered any-" Ryan : &quo