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White House won't say if German spying claim true
AP ^ | July 7 2014 | AP

Posted on 07/07/2014 11:52:57 AM PDT by PoloSec

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. will work with Germany to resolve its concerns over reports that a German intelligence employee spied for the United States, the White House said Monday.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the U.S. is aware that a German citizen was arrested amid allegations he was purportedly working for the U.S. But he would not say whether the reports are accurate. "This is an intelligence matter, it's a matter that is under investigation by the German law enforcement authorities, so I'm not in a position to comment on it from here," Earnest said.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says if true, the case would be a "clear contradiction" of trust.

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1 posted on 07/07/2014 11:52:57 AM PDT by PoloSec
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To: PoloSec
"... so I'm not in a position to comment on it from here," Earnest said."

Well, yes you are, Josh.

2 posted on 07/07/2014 11:55:05 AM PDT by Zuben Elgenubi (NOPe to GOPe)
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To: PoloSec
Hint: Yes means yes, no means yes, silence means yes.

3 posted on 07/07/2014 11:55:38 AM PDT by BitWielder1 (Corporate Profits are better than Government Waste)
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To: PoloSec

I wouldn’t be surprised. I also wouldn’t be surprised if spying on allies is a pretty common thing in a lot of countries. I’d imagine every intelligence service has its Intentions and Capabilities department, and that the “bad guys” aren’t always the only ones being looked at.

Not saying it’s right, just saying I wouldn’t be surprised if this case is exceptional only in that the guy was caught.


4 posted on 07/07/2014 12:00:21 PM PDT by DemforBush (Whoever double-crosses me and leaves me alive, he understands nothing about Tuco.)
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