That they're somehow sharing security secrets with the world is just false. >> no, the security clearance that most of these officials have, at least the former directors and deputy directors, and i don't know all of them still do, but to the extent they do, it is to ease the conversations that they may have with current officers. if they're brought in to review a case or review a file, to help the current leadership think through something. one of the really hard problems. it makes it easier to do that. instead of the current director having to use discretionary authority to allow them to see...