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Barbara Mikulski: “If there is a failure in or questions about the authority and the functionality of the DNI, then it's incumbent on…”

On the recordJuly 19, 2010
If there is a failure in or questions about the authority and the functionality of the DNI, then it's incumbent on Congress to look at the legislation, but not necessarily fault the DNI nominee for the failures of the legislative framework.
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Barbara Mikulski
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Mikulski emphasizes Congress's responsibility in addressing issues with the DNI's authority.

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