Transparency

Obama imposes new transparency measures for national security agencies

President Obama on Monday night released a presidential memo directing all federal agencies to be as open about the country's military operations as possible, along with a report detailing all eight years of the military action taken under his watch, and describing how those actions were justified.
"Since my earliest days in office, I have emphasized the importance of transparency and my commitment to making as much information as possible available to the Congress and the public about the United States use of military force and related national security operations," Obama wrote in his memo. "Doing so, I believe, not only supports the process of democratic decision-making, but also demonstrates the legitimacy and strengthens the sustainability of our operations while promoting mutual understanding with our allies and partners."