July 30, 2008
Statement from Lt. Colonel Chris Simmons on Classified Information
I received a lot of emails in addition to the questions posed in the comments section about whether or not Chris Simmons would be providing classified information on the Cuban spies on the Oscar Haza show tomorrow night. The idea is absurd, given his position in the government and the fact that he has dedicated his life to catching spies. But, to get a direct answer from the horse's mouth, I contacted him this morning and told him readers were wondering how he could do this. Here is what he said:
"Naturally, I would never divulge US classified information. However, I have in my possession declassified US Government information (only some of which was publically released), previously undisclosed eyewitness accounts of espionage-associated events (also unclassified due to the sources or data provided), and information provided to me from Cuban intelligence defectors now under US control (ergo, the material is Cuban classified information). There is some public-domain information thrown in there as well. I will divulge no US classified information and the USG has no ongoing or anticipated investigations of those I identify. Not every spy's career ends with an arrest; sometimes public awareness is enough."
My apologies to our detractors who were hoping to catch an opportunity to pounce on someone "declassifying" information, but that is not what is happening.
If you would like more info on the topic of Cuban spies, you can visit the Cuban Intelligence Research Center website HERE.
Posted by Claudia4Libertad at July 30, 2008 12:00 PM
Comments
The website only shows a link of "Mas de 200 espias Cubanos en EEUU". Any link there sends it back to the same page. Hopefully it'll come back up soon.
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at July 30, 2008 01:11 PM
The website only shows a link of "Mas de 200 espias Cubanos en EEUU". Any link there sends it back to the same page. Hopefully it'll come back up soon.
Posted by: j2tharome at July 30, 2008 01:11 PM
"the USG has no ongoing or anticipated investigations of those I identify"
Well folks, that means the community will have to take care of these guys ourselves. Once the names become handy, that becomes simple. I think I need to purchase a flight to Miami along with some binding rope.
Posted by: CubaWatch at July 30, 2008 01:53 PM
Does this in any way relate to the killing of olice " ... 64-year-old Emiliano Infante Segrera was killed Monday afternoon outside a suburban San Juan hardware store by a gunman inside a car. He was a longtime trustee of the Miami-based Cuban American National Foundation."
Posted by: Larry Daley at July 30, 2008 02:06 PM
I think it's time to obtain a carry and conceal permit.
Sheesh.
Posted by: CubaWatch at July 30, 2008 02:12 PM
CW,
You mean you dont already have one? get with the program, dude. I think Ill have to make that a requirement for all babalu contributors...por si las moscas.
Posted by: Val Prieto at July 30, 2008 02:25 PM
SKS 7.62 x 39mm - yes
Carry and conceal permit - no
I feel I should point out that I am using humor here. I'm not going to go out and shoot anyone for cryin' out loud.
But I do target shoot with an old Norinco SKS. Hits on a dime too. I can nail a clay pigeon resting on the ground at well over 100 yds with that thing.
Posted by: CubaWatch at July 30, 2008 02:28 PM
The top Castro agent in Puerto Rico since May 1979, Raul "El Bizco" Alzaga Manresa
http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/alzaga.htm
for decades has had a permit to carry a firearm.
http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/espionage/Bizco-pistola.pdf
Posted by: delacova at July 30, 2008 03:01 PM
CW,
I carry a Kahr P9 9mm. Compact, low kick and deadly accurate.
Posted by: Val Prieto at July 30, 2008 03:03 PM
//voice of Arnold Schwarzenegger//
I carry a 105mm howitzer... in my pants!
Posted by: George L. Moneo at July 30, 2008 03:21 PM
Val:
Geez - and I just thought you were happy to see me last time I saw you. LOL
Posted by: CubaWatch at July 30, 2008 03:30 PM
Louisville Slugger over here.
Posted by: Cigar Mike Pancier at July 30, 2008 03:38 PM
Good luck trying to get a permit to carry concealed in California, unless of course you're a card carrying member of the Hollywood elite.
Posted by: Ziva Sahl at July 30, 2008 03:39 PM
Holy espionage Batman!
Guns and bats and rope- OH MY!
Posted by: Claudia4Libertad at July 30, 2008 03:53 PM
Smith and Wesson 38, concealed permit for over 15 years and a darn good shot...Val does that qualify me to read Babalu?
Posted by: ORGULLOSADESERCUBANA at July 30, 2008 05:32 PM
KelTec 9mm, considering a conceal/carry. Jonesin' for a S&W .357 Magnum a friend is selling.
Posted by: George L. Moneo at July 30, 2008 11:09 PM
Oh my God, what a can of worms this is that I have opened! ha ha ha
Posted by: CubaWatch at July 31, 2008 09:36 AM
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