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Ron Johnson: “We are losing our capability along our first line of defense…”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Sen. Johnson on CNN Wolf Blitzer discussing ISIS and Jihad 2.0 hearing

Published | Video Starts at 07:17

So technology is moving at a speed where we can't keep up with it. So We are losing our capability along our first line of defense against Islamic terror. And that is a effective intelligence gathering capability combined with robust congressional oversight and continuous monitoring. We've got to maintain that delicate balance. But we also have to recognize reality. (07:17–07:22)

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Asserts that the U.S. is losing its intelligence gathering capability against Islamic terror.

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