Intelligence sources must be as sacred as the confessional. They must not be sacrificed on the altar of politics and expediency. The larger, and more diverse the congregation, the better the chance of deferring judgement day.
A few empty foreign pews were spotted after Trump blew an Israeli source during an oval office laugh fest with the Russian ambassador. The collection plate may be empty now that the president has a Barr in the China, Russia and Saudi shop. Fear of exposure will discourage future recruits.
For our intelligence services, what they do not know can hurt us. One source too few, may result in a multitude of deaths.
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