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On the recordFebruary 6, 2014
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.
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Peter King
Republican · New York

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Peter King discusses the responsibility of reporters who disclose classified information and the potential need for legal action.

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