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James Clapper: “Only the President can infuse the sense of urgency that needs to prevail here, which we really don't have.”

On the recordJuly 15, 2018
Only the President can infuse the sense of urgency that needs to prevail here, which we really don't have.
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James Clapper
District of Columbia

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Former Director of National Intelligence Clapper emphasizes the need for presidential leadership in addressing Russian threats.

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