'Deft Diplomacy' Results in the Politicization of the Treasury Department

American Thinker ^ | November 3, 2016 | John A. Cassara

[detective]

This past April, Treasury's acting under-secretary for terrorism and financial intelligence spoke at a Washington, D.C. forum and delivered remarks that demonstrated what I long suspected: the politicization of the Department of Treasury's enforcement arm.  Recent developments have confirmed my fears.  As a former Treasury special agent, I am appalled at what has been happening.

Reading a prepared statement, the under-secretary discussed the Iran sanctions program and described how it helped pave the way to the "Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action" (JCPOA) or the long-running negotiations with Iran that will postpone Iranian nuclear weapon development.  Sitting in the audience that day, I expected insights and reasoned analysis about this controversial multinational agreement.  Instead, the speech by the Treasury official was an exercise in deception and political spin.

[detective]

"It is no wonder that the overwhelming majority of the American people no longer trust their government.

If we are to turn this around, two things must happen.  1. The next administration must re-establish trust and credibility in the civil service by taking crass politics out of governance.  2. Civil servants – including those at the highest levels – must say no when they know they are being used for political ends.  We must restore honor and integrity in government service."

[rlmorel]

Thanks for posting this. We don't get enough links (In my opinion) to American Thinker. Everyone should read this article, because it explains much about the last eight years.

This pretty much summed it up for me:
"...Political guidance at the Departments of Justice, Homeland Security, State, and other agencies and departments I once held in high esteem frankly break my heart. It is no wonder that the overwhelming majority of the American people no longer trust their government..."

[houeto]

...Dept. of Homeland Security,...

I got sick to my stomach when 'they' created this. Same with the 'Patriot Act'.