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On the recordApril 25, 2017
You understand that you're not only the CIA's lawyer, but you're the first line of defense for the American people in protecting their constitutional rights.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Senator Lankford highlights the dual role of the CIA's lawyer in safeguarding rights.

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