If you've got an FBI investigation going on into possible links between the Trump administration or Trump individuals and the Russians, that you would assume that all phone conversations between those within the administration and the Russians would be looked at.
Panetta discussing the rationale behind investigating communications between Flynn and Russian officials.
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What Trump is trying to do in order to convince Putin to come to the table is not going to work if Putin senses weakness on the part of the United States.
Well, I think you saw a tragic and historic moment take place in the Oval Office, in which 80 years of United States foreign policy has largely been turned on its head.
It is inexcusable not to do the proper planning that has to be done in order to make sure that their deployment is not overextended, that they’re getting the supplies they need, that they’re getting the support they need.
You know, Erin, as CIA director, I had an awful lot of intelligence on Putin and his background, and his trustworthiness. And the bottom line is that it was clear that we could never trust Putin's word.
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