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On the recordJuly 16, 2014
So let's not put ourselves at further disadvantage by establishing a de facto requirement that as soon as you learn something you tell everything you know.
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Jim Cooper
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Cooper warns against revealing sensitive information too quickly, which could weaken national security.

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