I thought that characterization is reprehensible in and of itself. And again, this is part of I think the general assault on our institutions, notably law enforcement and perhaps lesser extent the intelligence community, which is not good for -- it's not good for the country.
Clapper condemns Giuliani's characterization of FBI agents as 'storm troopers' and highlights the negative impact on institutions.
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