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John Ratcliffe: “Yes [a discussion by senior U.S. officials on the timing and…”

Featuring: John Ratcliffe, Republican | Director of the Central Intelligence Agency | National

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Published | Video Starts at 02:52

You don't recall the Secretary of Defense sending that message or reading it? I recall there being an exchange. I don't recall the specifics. As you're reading it. Well, let's put it this way, Director Ratcliffe. Yes [a discussion by senior U.S. officials on the timing and risks of a proposed military campaign would be of interest to foreign intelligence services]. intelligence services, would it not? Yes. And they were discussing the timing of sending US Aircrews into enemy airspace where they faced an air defense threat. Correct. I'm going to. (02:52–05:11)

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Agrees that such discussions would interest foreign intelligence services.

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