James Clapper actually said...

I think there's tremendous value to the career employees throughout the civil service in our government. This is one of the, to me, one of the strengths of our government because it provides continuity, it provides knowledge, an expertise regardless of what administration is in office.

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Clapper emphasized the importance of career professionals in government and their role in providing continuity and expertise.

01/01/2018

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