'... I am not, and never have been, a Soviet agent.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A denial of being a Soviet spy during the Cold War era.
- In plain terms
- I am not and never was a Soviet agent.
- What can you take from it?
- Accusations of espionage require clear denial.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why was this accusation made?
- What evidence exists?
Another view
It is a self-statement without external verification.
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