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On the recordFebruary 11, 2025
Confirming her as DNI serves only to tell Trump that Senate Rs would rather lick his boots than do a single damn thing to protect our national security.
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Sean Casten
Democratic · Illinois

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Casten condemned Republicans for confirming Gabbard, questioning their commitment to national security.

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