"Intelligence is not a science."
-Frank Carlucci
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"My understanding is that what was provided was general order of battle information, not operational intelligence. I certainly have no knowledge of US participation in preparing battle and strike packages and doubt strongly that that occurred.“
-Frank Carlucci
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