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On the recordFebruary 4, 2009
I have confidence that Congressman Panetta understands this principle, as well as the notion that members of Congress, with full knowledge of the CIA's activities, are an essential part of the checks and balances required of our constitutional system.
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Russ Feingold
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Feingold expresses confidence in Panetta's understanding of congressional oversight of the CIA.

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