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On the recordJune 6, 2017
If any of this is true, it would be an appalling and improper use of our intelligence professionals. An act, if true, that could erode the public's trust in our intelligence institutions.
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

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Mark Warner discusses the implications of potential interference by President Trump in the investigation into Russian meddling.

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