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Mike Rogers: “That information that was given to Congress was based on the…”

Featuring: Mike Rogers, Conservative | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Michigan

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Debate Night in Michigan: US Senate candidates discuss the issues

Published | Video Starts at 16:18

And so I was more cautious than most about us being, you know, using military force within the region. And by the way, That information that was given to Congress was based on the CIA at a time that my opponent was in the CIA doing analytical work. And so if you think about how dangerous this is, and listen, I get it, the CIA has deception training. My opponent clearly went through that. (16:18–16:26)

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Claims that congressional information during the Iraq buildup was based on CIA analysis when his opponent worked there.

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