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He underscores that the CIA explicitly sought to diversify its recruits in 2007, just after the 9/11 attacks and revelations of previous shortcomings. Recognizing the need for agents who could connect with a multicultural and modern global landscape, they targeted individuals based on ethnicity, background, and other factors—beyond just Ivy League white males. His own ethnicity and background, along with a detailed government dossier, made him a prime candidate, and his onboarding was accelerated due to his extensive military record.