The Energizer Commie

The Cuban revolutionary who's outlived most who would assassinate him has pretty good staying power for a man of 70. Even Castro's oldest foe, the CIA, says his political position seems to be secure. "Unless he suffers a health crisis," Director George Tenet comments, "he is likely to be in power a year from now." Tenent's written comments to the Senate Intelligence Committee in June will be made public this week, along with other CIA insights on national security.

The Cuban revolutionary who's outlived most who would assassinate him has pretty good staying power for a man of 70. Even Castro's oldest foe, the CIA, says his political position seems to be secure. "Unless he suffers a health crisis," Director George Tenet comments, "he is likely to be in power a year from now." Tenent's written comments to the Senate Intelligence Committee in June will be made public this week, along with other CIA insights on national security.