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James Clapper: We are dependent on, particularly, our two oversight committees--this one and the House Permanent Select Committee on…

On the recordMarch 11, 2013
We are dependent on, particularly, our two oversight committees--this one and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence--to be our stewards and our advocates.
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James Clapper
District of Columbia

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Clapper emphasizes the importance of oversight committees for the Intelligence Community.

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