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Mike Pompeo: At a time when democracy and freedom are under assault by radical elements fueled by hatred, our intelligence-gathering…

On the recordJanuary 11, 2017
At a time when democracy and freedom are under assault by radical elements fueled by hatred, our intelligence-gathering services must have--must have--a strong leader who will guide their mission and ensure the safety of the American people and not be swayed by any political interference.
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Mike Pompeo
Republican · Kansas

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Emphasizing the need for strong leadership in intelligence during threats to democracy.

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