We cannot have classified information out in the wild, and that applies to a, you know, junior airman in Cape Cod who was responsible for a brutal release of classified. It applies to a present United States and to an expert in United States. It's classified for a reason. And if the wrong classified information she gets out there, American officers can die.
On the recordFebruary 8, 2024
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Jim Himes emphasizes the importance of handling classified information responsibly and holds both President Biden and Donald Trump accountable for their actions regarding classified documents.
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