Karzai Says All That Secret CIA Cash Went to Orphaned Baby Dolphins and Other Non-Corrupt Things
Matt Welch posted this morning a New York Times report that the CIA has been secretly giving bags of money – sometimes literal, actual bags full of cash – to Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai. In a statement, Karzai admits to getting the money, but insists it's not what it looks like. The BBC reports:
The president said the money was for projects such as helping the sick.
"It was used for different purposes: operational, assistance to injured people, rental costs and other goals. This was efficient assistance and we appreciate it," he said in a statement.
He added that the money had been delivered to Afghanistan's National Security Council, which is part of the president's office, during the last 10 years.
See, it's all legitimate!
Follow this story and more at Reason 24/7.
Spice up your blog or Website with Reason 24/7 news and Reason articles. You can get the widgets here. If you have a story that would be of interest to Reason's readers please let us know by emailing the 24/7 crew at 24_7@reason.com, or tweet us stories at @reason247.
