This is a key position in fighting the war on terror and should not be left vacant. But the most important position is one that hasn't been created yet, national intelligence director, with real control of budgets and personnel.
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John Kerry emphasizing the importance of the CIA director position in the war on terror and advocating for a national intelligence director.
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That is happening not because the government mandated it, because they see that is the future.
No, of course not. Not only do I not believe it, but I've raised it in my meetings over the years, raised it consistently as Secretary of State, as senator.
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