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James Clapper: I don't know whether it's a case of intimidation or gullibility or combination thereof. I don't understand it, this…

On the recordFebruary 27, 2019
I don't know whether it's a case of intimidation or gullibility or combination thereof. I don't understand it, this deference, particularly to dictators. And that too is dangerous over time.
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James Clapper
District of Columbia

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Clapper expresses concern over Trump's deference to authoritarian leaders.

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