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Dick Durbin: The notion that we can put a temporary person in charge of 17 or 18 intelligence agencies across the globe dedicated to…

On the recordJune 11, 2026
The notion that we can put a temporary person in charge of 17 or 18 intelligence agencies across the globe dedicated to keeping us safe 24/7 because he’s loyal to the President’s politics ain’t enough.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin critiques appointment of Bill Pulte.

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