In an age of terrorism, and we are not out of the age of terrorism, intelligence is the first line of defense.
Angus King: “In an age of terrorism, and we are not out of the age of terrorism, intelligence is the first line of defense.”
On the recordJuly 24, 2018
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Emphasizes the critical role of intelligence in national security.
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