James Clapper actually said...

He has a grievance eating at him for about 20 years and has made a decision, I think, to try to redraw the national security architecture of Europe.

James Clapper comments on Putin's long-standing grievances and his intentions to alter Europe's security framework.

02/22/2022

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Yes, sir. That's a little bit far removed from where I sit now.

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They can and do, but I have to say that that does not necessarily extend down to the level of detail.