If they willingly knew that this was classified information, I think action should be taken especially something of this magnitude. I know the whole issue of leaks has been gone into over the last month. But I think something on this magnitude there is an obligation both moral but also legal. I believe against a reporter disclosing something which would so severely compromise national security.
Peter King discusses the responsibility of reporters who disclose classified information and the potential need for legal action.
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This is not the first time our country has had to deal with an outbreak and it likely won't be the last.
Again, if I could make a semi-partisan point, maybe that is why it is important to have you and the Vice President running these things finally.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Let me thank all the witnesses for your testimony today.
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