TULSI Gabbard was burned by a few Senator members in a Thursday confirmation of the NSA internal accused Edward Snowden on Thursday on Thursday.
Gabard, who was nominated by President Donald Trump as a director of national information, had previously called for Snoden's amnesty, which leaked thousands of pages classified in 2013. Snowden's leak is a citizen who has no knowledge or consent of a wide range of surveillance measures implemented by the US government.
“Edward Snowden broke the law. I didn't agree how he releases information and the scope of intelligence.”
Considering the previous comments of Gabbard, who praised Snowden, several Senator pressed her.
“I am very clarified myself,” said Gabard. I said When asked if Snowden is a traitor of the country. “Edward Snowden has broken the law. He has released information about the US government's illegal acts.”
“If I could end my thoughts, Senator,” Gabard said she was interrupted. “This role I have been nominated is a responsibility to protect the secrets of our country if it is confirmed as a director of the national information, and it is necessary to prevent leakage like another Snoden. There is.
Gabard repeatedly asked if Snowden had previously owned a position, and he thought he was a traitor.
“Senator, my heart lies in our commitment to our constitution and our nation's safety.” I saidWhen she was asked again if she believed that Snoden was a traitor. “I have shown how seriously I have taken the classification information and the privilege of being able to access the secrets of our country through the service for almost 22 years in the army and time in Congress. If I was confirmed as a director, I would take four specific actions to confirm that there was no leakage of the NATINTELLIGENCE in the Nations Intelligence. I do so.
Gabbard's first action was to guarantee that there was no “illegal” or “unconstitutional” program from the beginning.
She also restricts highly classified information through security clearance reforms, recognizes legal internal advertising channels that all employees can be used, and express their concerns to express concerns. Was a guarantee.
“If people choose to go out of those legal channels and raise concerns about programs and behaviors in the classified information community, there is no excuse to do so. Gavard said. I focus on the future and how to prevent this from happening again. ”
“As I said earlier, Edward Snowden broke the law. I don't agree to how he releases information and the scope of intelligence released.” repetition。 “It focuses on the future.”
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