We are the Nation's first line of defense. We accomplish what others cannot accomplish and go where others cannot go.

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WHAT IS CIA?
The CIA is a U.S. government agency that provides objective intelligence on foreign countries and global issues to the president, the National Security Council, and other policymakers to help them make national security decisions.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is straightforward but critical: leverage the power of information to keep our Nation safe. We preempt threats and further U.S. national security objectives by collecting foreign intelligence that matters, producing objective all-source analysis, and conducting effective covert action as directed by the president.
OUR VISION
Our vision is for CIA's information, insights, and actions to consistently provide tactical and strategic advantage for the United States.

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