I've been watching presentations recorded at the International Spy Museum.

This one was fascinating, with a remarkable statement by the person being interviewed, Mr. Jack Barsky.

Mr. Barsky is the KGB officer who, as in illegal (i.e., deep undercover), lived in the US undercover longer than any other known KGB officer.

His story is amazing. He came here, burrowed in, started a career and family, and when he got the "exfil NOW!" order, didn't because of the love he had for his 18-month old American-born daughter.

Watch the whole thing, but if you are interested in instant gratification, speed over to 41:30 and listen to the rather long answer he gave to a question about America.

Jumped to the 41:30. Very very interesting. Thanks for posting this.

Along the same lines as the series, The Americans. Great show

Does anyone else remember the 1977 movie "Telefon?"

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076804/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_2

I wonder if Putin has re-activated the Illegals. As he is ex-KGB it seems logical.

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Originally posted by YooperSigs:
I wonder if Putin has re-activated the Illegals. As he is ex-KGB it seems logical.

What makes you think they ever stopped using them?

spy vs spy has never stopped

It’s sad. A spy from a foreign nation sees what a great thing our constitution and bill of rights are. Yet we have so many people living here that don’t even know what they are, let alone how amazing it is that we have them.
The tragedy is how many people wish to destroy them.