The concern is not only that Mr. Pulte lacks the ‘extensive national security experience’ required by statute for the job, which was created after intelligence failures led to the deaths of thousands of Americans on 9/11.
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Americans have already seen Mr. Pulte use the powers of his office at the Federal Housing Finance Agency to pursue the president’s grievances and lend credibility to dubious prosecutions of President Trump’s perceived political opponents.
I pledge to use every available avenue to oppose the appointment.
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We are working together to collaborate across state agencies.
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Rather than selecting a respected national security professional capable of delivering independent judgments, the president has chosen an official who has demonstrated not just willingness but eagerness to use the authorities of government…
This appointment speaks volumes about what this president expects from the nation’s top intelligence official.
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If corporations are going to run data centers in Virginia, they should cover the cost of them.
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