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Mitch McConnell: “Edward Snowden's treasonous betrayal of the United States and its most sensitive lawful intelligence activities…”

On the recordFebruary 11, 2025
Edward Snowden's treasonous betrayal of the United States and its most sensitive lawful intelligence activities endangered sources, methods, and lives.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

McConnell criticized Gabbard's views on Snowden while justifying his vote against her nomination.

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