That might have explained it. Good point Reily.
Once you experience it or dealt with these people you know all you need to know about the nature of evil. And I’m not talking about the dupes - the silly students and idiots who believe the cover story - I mean the folks who know what it’s really all about.
Teller knew. They couldn’t fool him.
I’ve read that E. Lawrence and L. Alvarez supported Teller’s work on the “Super”. If so, they also deserve honorable mention as patriots.