Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for August 26, 1987
Transcript:
Duke: How...how'd you pull it off, Bill? The whole world thinks you're dead! Bill: I'm a spook, Duke. Deceit has been my life. Duke: But...why? Bill: To protect the covert operations slush fund, the missing millions. I knew it would come out in the hearings, and I didn't want to be around to answer any questions! It's too brilliant a plan to give up, Duke. Since the money isn't appropriated, the president would have a completely discretionary, albeit illegal, covert capability! Duke: So where do I fit in? Bill: As I say, it's illegal.