That is -- that is something that I -- would like to withhold that question at this particular point in time.
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Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats responds to a question about his discussions with the president.
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I think it was made clear that it would not accomplish this goal. It would only accomplish a deferment relative to their having a free hand at developing nuclear capability.
This has risen to a significant, if not the most significant, threat to the United States at this current time.
They endanger the men and women of the intelligence community, the armed services and those who serve overseas. They give our adversaries knowledge of our activities.
I do not feel it's appropriate for me to, in a public session in which confidential conversations between the President and myself--I don't believe it's appropriate for me to address that in a public session.





