*'''General [[Michael V. Hayden]], June 21, 2007, on the release of the CIA's "family jewels":''' "Unfortunately, there seems to be an instinct among some in the media today to take a few pieces of information, which may or may not be accurate, and run with them to the darkest corner of the room."
*'''CIA Statement on Tim Weiner's book 'Legacy of Ashes', August 6, 2007:''' "Time and again, Weiner takes things to the darkest corner of the room. He knows better."
*'''General Michael V. Hayden, September 7, 2007, in a speech defending [[extraordinary rendition]] to the [[Council on Foreign Relations]]:''' "Just as they report on the terrorists, it's the job of journalists to report on the how the war against terrorism is being fought. And when their spotlight is cast on intelligence activities, sound judgment and a thorough understanding of all the equities at play are critically important. Revelations of sources and methods--and an impulse to drag anything CIA does to the darkest corner of the room--can make it very difficult for us to do our vital work."<ref>CIA Public Affairs, "[http://sev.prnewswire.com/aerospace-defense/20070907/DC0261007092007-1.html Remarks As Prepared for Delivery By Gen. Michael V. Hayden, Director, Central Intelligence Agency at the Council on Foreign Relations, New York 7 September 2007]", ''PR Newswire'', September 7, 2007.</ref>