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On the recordMarch 23, 2015
I want to learn from General Hayden when it is appropriate to leave our public servants in a dangerous situation in the interest of gathering more intelligence.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

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Thompson seeks guidance on balancing safety and intelligence gathering in dangerous situations.

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