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Mike Pompeo

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Mike Pompeo is a Republican politician from Kansas who served as the 70th United States Secretary of State from April 2018 to January 2021 under President Donald Trump. Prior to his role as Secretary of State, he was the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from January 2017 to April 2018. Pompeo has also served as a U.S. Representative for Kansas's 4th congressional district from 2011 to 2017, where he was known for his strong stance on national security and foreign policy issues. Throughout his career, he has emphasized a robust approach to counterterrorism and has been an advocate for American energy independence.

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Jan 11, 2017

I do plan to continue your own investigation into ongoing Russian active measures...

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Jan 11, 2017

Those who serve in or in support of the clandestine service deserve our gratitude and our highest respect.

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Jan 11, 2017

We need to be deeply cognizant about all of the foreign actors with malign intent who are attempting to impact those elections as well.

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Jan 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…

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Jan 11, 2017

I haven't seen the bad morale as you have described it.

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Jan 11, 2017

The nuclear powers are the ones that have the biggest threat to do catastrophic harm to the United States.

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Jan 11, 2017

I am confident that America can do that.

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Jan 11, 2017

So as you develop policies around encryption, you have my assurance that I'll always direct the people who work for me to comply with the law with respect to private communications.

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Jan 11, 2017

I expressed to you my frustration on questioning members of the Intelligence Committee and then finding that there was more to the story and that there were omissions at times, not deception but omissions.

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Jan 11, 2017

The Iranians are professionals at cheating.

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Jan 11, 2017

Intentional targeting of civilians is absolutely a violation of the law of war.

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Jan 11, 2017

You have my commitment that, if I am confirmed, that the Agency will continue to evaluate their compliance with the agreement.

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Jan 11, 2017

I have every confidence that not only will I demand that, but that they will continue to do that under my leadership if I am confirmed.

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Jan 11, 2017

I do. I think that's incredibly important.

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Jan 11, 2017

The best way I know how to demonstrate that respect is to give them a leader that will have their backs and at the same time demand excellence of each and every one of them.

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Jan 11, 2017

You have my commitment as the Director of the CIA, if I am confirmed, that we will continue to provide you the intelligence to understand both what's taking place in the nuclear arena.

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Jan 11, 2017

You have my commitment that every day I will not only speak truth to power...

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Jan 11, 2017

I do not believe that WikiLeaks is a credible source of information.

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Jan 11, 2017

Senator, you have my commitment. While I today am going to avoid talking about conversations that the President and I had with as much energy and effort as I can, I can tell you that I have assured the President-elect that I'll do that as…

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Jan 11, 2017

These are unsubstantiated allegations. I will continue to pursue foreign intelligence collection with vigor no matter where the facts lead.

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Jan 11, 2017

Russia has reasserted itself aggressively, invading and occupying Ukraine, threatening Europe, and doing nothing to aid in the destruction and defeat of ISIS.

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Jan 11, 2017

It's pretty clear about what took place here, about Russian involvement in efforts to hack information and to have an impact on American democracy.

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Jan 11, 2017

Everything I have seen suggests to me the report has an analytical product that is sound.

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