And, you know, we're not even sure he's ever had a security clearance. He certainly never handled classified information, been in any national security role, which, you know, by the way, is in the legislation. Susan Collins was the one who ensured back in 2004 that whoever got this job had to have someone...with national security experience. Excuse me, but I think the other piece of this is what we've seen him do in the job he does have, right? He's a Senate confirmed, confirmed housing official. (00:53–01:01)
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