# Quote — Craig Unger, American Kompromat

> s are intended to lead toward prosecution; are not. Instead, they... thwart... espionage, or ... Even though... not... about breaking the law... counterintelligence... may... involve issues... far more serious. In this case... Russian interference in... elections. From .... disinformation... Russian assets... groomed for... perhaps decades, and were... in place to... damage... vital American institutions.

- Author: [Craig Unger](https://www.leafyquotes.com/craig-unger.md)
- Book: [American Kompromat](https://www.leafyquotes.com/craig-unger/american-kompromat.md)
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