"They do not have the right to steal it in any fashion that they see fit" Actually they do. As you no doubt know, the US intelligence services are mandated to

"They do not have the right to steal it in any fashion that they see fit" Actually they do. As you no doubt know, the US intelligence services are mandated to 'acquire' any significant technology that the US lacks from countries that have it and make it available to US companies. Goose-gander stuff.