‘Intent’ is not necessary for this crime, only that it happened. BOR is a doddering old fool........................
Intent is also not an element of 1924(a) - the standard there is "knowing." The case referred to in the OP is a 1924(a) case.
Comey's remarks indicate a focus on 793 crimes. He missed the 793(f) possibility, and the 1924(a) possibility. No accident either.
That’s why I said “Let’s pretend.”
That's why I haven't watched him for a very long time.