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On the recordFebruary 14, 2018
Secretary Mattis, do you believe DOD requires additional authorities or authorizations to engage Russian disinformation operations?
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal questions the need for more DOD powers against Russian disinformation.

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