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James Clapper: “I do think it would be useful, though, if we are going to reform or change the DNI or change CIA...”

On the recordJanuary 4, 2017
I do think it would be useful, though, if we are going to reform or change the DNI or change CIA...
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James Clapper
District of Columbia

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Director Clapper discusses the need for potential reforms in intelligence agencies.

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