What is the official motto of the CIA?

"The Work of a Nation. The Center of Intelligence" is the official motto of the CIA.

"And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free" is an unofficial motto of the CIA, but it's loved by its officers and considered to be the philosophical foundation of their service. These words are even engraved on the walls in the lobby of the Original Headquarters Building.

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Larry Hughes

The real question is who are they working for, it’s not America!

maidofstardust

Only in the “XFiles “…not! Lol

Corey Taylor

"The truth will set you free", John 8:32 NIV, is a better motto for the Agency.

teacherchicky

EVERY answer here is a part of the motto of the CIA! ALL of them could have been a part of the correct answer!

Elsy O. Stromberg

Edith Cheney, It does!

Shirley Dutt

And they aren't supposed to work on American soil.

Marian Spitzig

Interesting, the picture of John8:32

Edith Cheney

The unofficial motto is "And You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free." The motto is "The Work of a Nation. The Center of Intelligence." I think the question should specify which motto.