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On the recordFebruary 4, 2025
To the brave CIA officers listening around the world, if all of that sounds like what you signed up for, then buckle up and get ready to make a difference.
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John Ratcliffe
Republican · Texas

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Ratcliffe encourages CIA officers to embrace new challenges under his leadership.

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