John le Carré quote: I would say that since the war, our methods-out and those of the opposition-have become much the same. I mean ...

I would say that since the war, our methods-out and those of the opposition-have become much the same. I mean you can't be less ruthless than the opposition simply because your government's 'policy' is benevolent, can you now?

~ John le Carré ~

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