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James Clapper: “In almost 50 years in intelligence, I don't remember that we've had a more diverse array of threats and crisis…”

On the recordJanuary 30, 2013
In almost 50 years in intelligence, I don't remember that we've had a more diverse array of threats and crisis situations around the world to deal with than we have today.
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James Clapper
District of Columbia

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Clapper highlights the unprecedented range of global threats facing the U.S.

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