FYI - For those unfamiliar with the rules of the US National Industrial Security Program ... those who enjoy the trust of the US government by having a security clearance are required to report foreign national contact (this is not unique to the US) ... they are also required to continue to report such contact should it be ongoing, and most especially if they form a "close and continuing" relationship. It is NOT prohibited. This gent made it a secret, and then he lied, and now he is a convicted felon because he didnt want anyone to know he had a girlfriend .. Self inflicted wound in my book.