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Timothy Roemer: “In my judgment the intelligence activity which I have reservations on fails on both these counts, on both achieving its…”

On the recordMarch 29, 2000
In my judgment the intelligence activity which I have reservations on fails on both these counts, on both achieving its goals and supporting the national interest. I have advised senior officials in the administration of my concerns. I hope that this decision to continue this particular activity will be reconsidered.
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Timothy Roemer
Indiana

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Expressing concerns about intelligence activities and their effectiveness.

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