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John Ratcliffe: “Yes.”

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

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Heated exchange between Sen. Ossoff (D-GA) and CIA Director Ratcliffe

Published | Video Starts at 02:26

Well, let's put it this way, Director Ratcliffe, a discussion by senior U.S. officials on the timing and risks of a proposed military campaign and disagreements between the President and the vice president about U.S. plans and intentions would be of obvious … Yes. … timing of sending US Aircrews into enemy airspace where they faced an air defense threat. Correct. I'm going to. Senator, defer to the Other principles that you're referring to about what? (02:26–02:28)

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Agrees that discussions by senior U.S. officials on military plans would interest foreign intelligence services.

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