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Representative Heather Wilson: I am aware of specific cases, I think all of us, particularly in the leadership in the House, Democrat and Republican…

On the recordJuly 30, 2007
I am aware of specific cases, I think all of us, particularly in the leadership in the House, Democrat and Republican, as well as members of the Intelligence Committee, Democrat and Republican, are aware of the continuing intelligence gap that is putting us at risk in ways that we don't even know about. But I am aware of specific cases where American lives have been put at risk.

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Discussing the risks associated with intelligence gaps in national security.

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