James Pavitt
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James Pavitt was Deputy Director of Operations (DDO) for the CIA from 1999 until October 2004 when he retired early, after 31 years, citing personal reasons, leading to speculation that the resignations of himself and former Director George Tenet are possibly linked with the Iraq weapons of mass destruction or 9-11 intelligence issues.
He joined the CIA in 1973 with postings to Europe, Asia and Washington.
When Bush put Porter Goss in charge of the agency, Pavitt reportedly opposed the internal reorganizations announced by Goss, on the ground that they might "do damage to a strategic effort that has produced excellent work on terrorism and a variety of other important issues." [1] (http://www.washtimes.com/national/20041119-124355-9178r.htm)
He was succeeded by his deputy, Stephen Kappes.
External Links
- Goss pushes change at CIA (http://www.washtimes.com/national/20041119-124355-9178r.htm) - Bill Gertz of The Washington Times, November 19, 2004