Kevin Drum Quotes (3 Quotes)

Nice try. This episode fits the usual MO of the Bush administration perfectly a flat statement of fact about intelligence matters that's made with great fanfare even though they know there's significant dissent within the intelligence community.

Let me say this flatly Leaks are good. They are the way we hold paranoid and secretive governments accountable. Historically, leaks have virtually never harmed national security in even a minor way, despite plenty of shrill commentary to the contrary. Reporters should be allowed to print them without fear of being tossed in jail.

I feel very good about the future. My concern is this month and next month. Everything is positive about the future.