We've been through a rough period. When the Congress and the CIA don't feel like they're partners in this effort, then frankly, it hurts both, and more importantly, it hurts this country.
Leon Panetta: “We've been through a rough period. When the Congress and the CIA don't feel like they're partners in this effort, then…”
On the recordMay 17, 2009
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Leon Panetta discusses the importance of a cooperative relationship between Congress and the CIA.
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