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Spoke to Rubio about nomination of Ratcliffe for DNI.
He said he's probably the only one on Intel cmte to know Ratcliffe, got to know him because Ratcliffe because they're friends with Trey Gowdy
Rubio says he's never talked to Ratcliffe about intelligence issues however
He said he's probably the only one on Intel cmte to know Ratcliffe, got to know him because Ratcliffe because they're friends with Trey Gowdy
Rubio says he's never talked to Ratcliffe about intelligence issues however
Rubio said he liked Ratcliffe personally but would have to meet with him before making an assessment.
"I wouldn't say that I'm concerned that he's incapable of doing that job. I certainly think that's going to be an issue among Democrats and others..."
"I wouldn't say that I'm concerned that he's incapable of doing that job. I certainly think that's going to be an issue among Democrats and others..."
Rubio said that the DNI needs to be able to run intelligence community in an apolitical way.
Says he believes DNI needs to be someone who enters job with strong support in Senate
Says he believes DNI needs to be someone who enters job with strong support in Senate
"He's a good man. Ive known him for a long time. Lot of integrity. So im going to support him."
-Sen. Cornyn, who serves in Texas delegation with John Ratcliffe
-Sen. Cornyn, who serves in Texas delegation with John Ratcliffe
Sen. Warner, top Dem on Intel Cmte:
"Now more than ever we've got to make sure our intelligence is not politicized, that the leaders of the community speak truth to power... based on the Mueller hearings that was not the performance that I saw."
But says he'll meet w/Ratcliffe
"Now more than ever we've got to make sure our intelligence is not politicized, that the leaders of the community speak truth to power... based on the Mueller hearings that was not the performance that I saw."
But says he'll meet w/Ratcliffe
