US Attorney General Robert H. Jackson comments on use of secret agents

The transcript discusses the secretive nature of covert operations, emphasizing the need for these operations to remain unknown and unannounced due to the risks involved. It assures the American public that the combined efforts of the Army intelligence, naval intelligence, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are capable of handling these operations effectively, ensuring public safety.

What is the primary reason for certain operations to remain unknown and unannounced?

• To avoid public scrutiny

• To comply with international laws

• To ensure operational success

• To protect the operatives

Why do operatives need to work quietly and without publicity?

• To ensure their safety

• To maintain their anonymity

• To avoid media attention

• To prevent interference from other agencies

Which organizations are mentioned as being capable of handling intelligence operations?

• The CIA and Homeland Security

• The Department of Defense and the State Department

• Army intelligence, naval intelligence, and the FBI

• The Secret Service and the NSA

What assurance is given to the American public regarding intelligence operations?

• That they are always successful

• That they are transparent and open

• That they are conducted ethically

• That they are well-managed by capable forces

What is the role of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in intelligence operations?

• To provide legal oversight

• To lead all operations

• To collaborate with other intelligence agencies

• To manage international relations