I went on to say that 'I hoped he would abide by the long-standing principle of the [intelligence community] always telling 'truth to power. (James Clapper)

I went on to say that 'I hoped he would abide by the long-standing principle of the [intelligence community] always telling 'truth to power.

James Clapper

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