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During a television interview in Italy in 1990,  Stansfield Turner refused to confirm or deny that the Italian [[Strategy of Tension]] was orchestrated within the [[CIA]]. Out of respect for the victims of the numerous massacres, the Italian journalist conducting the interview insisted that Turner clarify the strategy of tension. But Turner angrily ripped off his microphone and concluded the interview by shouting: "I said, no questions about [[Gladio]]!"<ref>''The Independent'', 1 December 1990.</ref>
 
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Revision as of 18:35, 27 April 2015

Person.png Stansfield Turner  Rdf-entity.pngRdf-icon.png
(spook)

Employment.png Director of Central Intelligence

In office
March 9, 1977 - January 20, 1981
Preceded byE. Henry Knoche

During a television interview in Italy in 1990, Stansfield Turner refused to confirm or deny that the Italian Strategy of Tension was orchestrated within the CIA. Out of respect for the victims of the numerous massacres, the Italian journalist conducting the interview insisted that Turner clarify the strategy of tension. But Turner angrily ripped off his microphone and concluded the interview by shouting: "I said, no questions about Gladio!"[1]

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References

  1. The Independent, 1 December 1990.


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