“Well, the truth is [music] that the CIA has the highest divorce rate in all of government because you are trained to lie and you lie all day, every day.”
John Kiriakou explains his refusal to participate in the CIA's torture program, noting its illegality and immorality.
“because you are trained to lie and you lie all day, every day. And a lot of guys can't [music] turn it off when they go home at night.”
Kiriakou exposes the official implementation of torture as policy and calls out the president’s false public denials.
“emailed me. I saved the email as a souvenir. And he said, "You've chosen a difficult road. I'm glad somebody did. I only wish I had had the courage to do it myself.”
Kiriakou reveals CIA retaliation through espionage charges initiated by John Brennan, a key figure in the torture program.
“security adviser for counterterrorism. John and I always hated each other. And he was one of the fathers of the torture program. He was the executive director of the CIA when they came up with it.”
Illustrates extensive espionage and surveillance against Kiriakou following his whistleblowing.
“of them heard me finish the call and hang up. And he says, "So, are there wedding bells in the future?" And I said, "Oh, I don't know.”
Kiriakou discusses the psychological toll and personal consequences of working in intelligence, including media and propaganda aspects.