“Saying national security isn’t your thing is like applying to be a lifeguard and saying water isn’t your thing.”

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On the recordSeptember 19, 2011
The Intelligence Community has played a critical role in keeping us safe in the decade since the September 11, 2001 attacks.
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Daniel Akaka
Democratic · Hawaii
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Editor's note · Context

Akaka emphasizes the importance of the Intelligence Community post-9/11.

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