Former CIA officer/Current activist/writer Ray McGovern

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Former CIA officer/Current activist/writer Ray McGovern

Time: September 2, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
Location: La Peña Cultural Center, Berkeley
Event Type: berkeley, ca
Organized By: La Peña Cultural Center
Latest Activity: Aug 28, 2012

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Israel & Iran: Facts ≠ Fear

Benefit for Middle East Children’s Alliance

 

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In 2006 Ray returned the Intelligence Commendation Medallion given him for “especially meritorious service,” explaining, “I do not want to be associated…with an agency engaged in torture.” He made national news by confronting Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld on TV by asking: “Why did you lie to get us into a war that was not necessary?” Ray’s writings are posted on consortiumnews.com. He has appeared on Charlie Rose, The Newshour, CNN, more!

http://www.mecaforpeace.org/

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