13 October 2007 - CIA Inspector General

Reporter: The CIA is investigating its own Inspector General’s office.
CIA Spokesspook: That’s correct. Concerns have been raised about whether the watchdog has contracted rabies.
Reporter: Is this an attempt to undermine the independence of the CIA Inspector General?
Spokesspook: Exactly the opposite. It’s really an attempt to help the I.G. to further improve his work.
Reporter: What aspects might need improvement?
Spokesspook: It’s a question of accountability. Who’s watching the watchers watching the watchers watching the... uh, I lost count. Accountability must be accurately targeted so that we can get away with what we need to.
Reporter: What will you do if you find problems? Go through channels to the Council on Integrity and Efficiency?
Spokesspook: That is yet to be decided, but the CIA is a covert organization with the capability for direct action.
Reporter: So, er....
Spokesspook: Yes, we’ll treat them exactly like Englishmen. Remember the Revolution?