George Tenet

George Tenet served as the Director of Central Intelligence from 1997 to 2004, overseeing the CIA during pivotal moments in U.S. history, including the September 11 attacks.

"Here's the teaching point, if you're teaching kids about intelligence and policy: Intelligence does not absolve policymakers of responsibility to ask tough questions, and it doesn't absolve them of having curiosity about the consequences of their actions."

George Tenet