Russ Feingold actually said...

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

02/04/2009

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