The New York Times reports that CIA Director George J. Tenet's surprise resignation for "personal reasons" came on the same day he had been scheduled to appear before the U.S. Senate to rebut criticism of the CIA's performance in a 400-page report from the Senate Intelligence Committee. He cancelled that appearance earlier this week, says the Times. A declassified version of the critical report is expected to soon become public, according to the Times.
Some sources close to Tenet said the report was one factor leading to his decision, according to the Times. The New York Times > Washington > Report Blames Agencies Over Prewar Intelligence
An editorial in the Times critical of Tenet's service calls the timing "terrible." The New York Times > Opinion > George Tenet Resigns
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