Giving all this, why did you associate with Ms. Loomer, Senator? As you can see, I took a photograph with an individual who showed up at a book event. … I certainly don't believe that [the individual, who is the first minority to serve as the Deputy Director of National Intelligence for this country] is a racist in any way. … You familiar with a Stu Peters? Does that name ring a bell? I'm sorry, what? Are you familiar with Mr. Stu Peters? Not off the top of my head. (07:29–07:38)
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Asserts that the first minority Deputy Director of National Intelligence is not racist.
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