I don't think so. Whatever went on in the minds of Syrian military intelligence officials I really can't speak to.

I can say categorically that this was never the position of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.

It's entirely inappropriate for the military to do such a cursory investigation of something that is really casting a very negative light on our nation's military and can only serve to further damage America's image and interests throughout the Islamic world.

I think it's really a disturbing phenomenon to see that our military personnel would be engaging in such inappropriate behavior, behavior that brings dishonor to the military.

Frederick said this is what MI (military intelligence) wanted him to do.

are the result of offensive intelligence and military operations overseas, as well as strong partnerships with our allies around the world, such as Pakistan.