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Michael G. Mullen: It's less about Mr. Bannon himself and more just about not politicizing a really critical institution in terms of the…

On the recordFebruary 5, 2017
It's less about Mr. Bannon himself and more just about not politicizing a really critical institution in terms of the national security of the United States.
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Michael G. Mullen

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Mullen clarifies that his opposition to Bannon's role is about preserving the integrity of the National Security Council.

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