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Alcee Hastings: “Now, today more than ever, we must make the creation of a strong and flexible intelligence apparatus one of the highest…”

On the recordMay 10, 2007
Now, today more than ever, we must make the creation of a strong and flexible intelligence apparatus one of the highest, highest priorities of this body. The terrorist attacks of September 11, combined with the continuing threat of further attacks, underscore the importance of this legislation.
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Alcee Hastings
Florida

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Discussing the importance of intelligence funding and legislation in the context of national security.

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