R. James Woolsey, CIA director during the Clinton administration, dies at 84

ABC via AP ^ | 07/22/2026 | staff

[Kid Shelleen]

R. James Woolsey, a national security expert who led the CIA for two turbulent years after his appointment by President Bill Clinton, has died. He was 84.

Woolsey, who became CIA director in early 1993, died Tuesday at his home in Washington, according to several newspapers. His wife, Conchita Sarnoff Woolsey, told the newspapers that he died from a stroke.

She told The Washington Post that his health had declined in recent years due to “Havana syndrome,” a mysterious condition that’s been reported by some U.S. diplomats and other government personnel.

[Paladin2]

Too late?

[Carry_Okie]

Woolsey was one of the few who made clear that Iraqi intelligence was likely involved in the OKC bombing. He endorsed Jayna Davis' work as was celebrated here on FR.

[PghBaldy]

Something about his personality was appealing. Maybe I am naive, but it seemed like he was a reasonable man.

[GOPJ]

Woolsey was one of the few who made clear that Iraqi intelligence was likely involved in the OKC bombing. He endorsed Jayna Davis' work as was celebrated here on FR.

Bump to the top...

[Mr. N. Wolfe]

“R. James Woolsey, CIA director during the Clinton administration, dies at 84”

Interesting.

Bernie Sanders is 84 years old.

[angrymarine]

Dude walked around in his socks.

[rlmorel]

I have read that book three or four times. That was real journalism and I believe her fully.

I do not believe an intelligent open-minded could read her work and have a different opinion.