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Ron Johnson: “We are weakening [our intelligence gathering capability] not…”

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

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Sen. Johnson on CNBC's Squawk on the Street

Published | Video Starts at 02:50

We have a lot of soft targets. We are vulnerable. Which tells you that our first line of defense is a far more robust and effective intelligence gathering capability. Unfortunately, We are weakening [our intelligence gathering capability] not only just in terms of our law, but also technology. Technology continues to advance. The general is talking about encrypted accounts. ISIS is sophisticated in using social media, using technology. We have got to understand that, and we've got to beef up our own intelligence, intelligence gathering capability. (02:50–02:55)

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Asserts that U.S. intelligence gathering capabilities are weakening due to legal and technological issues.

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