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Derrick Van Orden: “I believe that the Department of Justice should be actively…”

Featuring: Derrick Van Orden, Republican | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 3

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'It's Inexcusable': Van Orden Calls For DOJ Investigations Of House Dems Over 'Classified Material'

Published | Video Starts at 00:41

And the Department of Defense obfuscated that a reality until they were forced to admit it. And they did that because they didn't conduct a thorough investigation … I believe that the Department of Justice should be actively investigating members of this committee for the criminal, unauthorized disclosure of classified material. … Yes. You are. Admiral, it's good to see you. Mass. Chief. General. Sergeant Major. Admiral, are you a political appointee? No, sir. (00:41–00:49)

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Asserts that the Department of Justice should investigate committee members for leaking classified information.

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