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Susan Collins: As one of the principal authors of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 that established this…

On the recordFebruary 3, 2025
As one of the principal authors of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 that established this coordinating position, I understand the critical role the DNI plays in the intelligence community.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Collins supports Gabbard's nomination for DNI, emphasizing the role's importance.

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