James Clapper: “I mean, the president, you know, his word carries huge weight. So, if he is the leader in terms of educating the public…”

I think Putin's mind is made up. And he might improvise as he goes he I think he would do he would do that anyway.

given the broad distribution, low cost, and accelerated pace of development of this dual-use technology, its deliberate or unintentional misuse might lead to far-reaching economic and national security implications.

It's all about the base and keeping his grip on it.

This is quite different. And, you know, shocking, stunning, but not surprising, a phrase that we often find ourselves using about revelations of abuse of power by the Trump administration.