[workerbee]

“The primary motivator for some of our smartest minds to go to work at the C.I.A. is to make a difference to national security, to play a role in keeping the country safe.”

Those whose motive is truly national security (and there are many) won't be leaving. As to the rest of 'em -- good riddance.

[Wonder Warthog]

Indeed, any of them who would quit should probably have been fired long ago.