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Intel chief, Daniel Coats, warns Barr could imperil national security by declassifying documents [View all]
Intel chief warns Barr could imperil national security by declassifying documents
The nation’s intelligence chief expressed hope Friday that Attorney General William Barr would adhere to “long-established standards” during his investigation into the origins of the Russia probe — but warned the release of “highly-sensitive classified information” would imperil national security.
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He added that the intelligence community “will continue to faithfully execute its mission of providing timely, apolitical intelligence to the President and policymakers.” - Politico
The nation’s intelligence chief expressed hope Friday that Attorney General William Barr would adhere to “long-established standards” during his investigation into the origins of the Russia probe — but warned the release of “highly-sensitive classified information” would imperil national security.
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He added that the intelligence community “will continue to faithfully execute its mission of providing timely, apolitical intelligence to the President and policymakers.” - Politico
Apolitical intelligence? Thus implies, in the clearest possibly way, that WH decision makers only seek political intelligence for political gain.
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