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Aisle, are rightly concerned about how he may respond when tested by russia, iran, north korea, and other transnational threats such as cyber. Considering some of these hotspots in the world in detail, i would like to start with iran, which remains a top concern for this committee. Their behavior with respect to forces across the region has not improved and irans unsafe actions have continued. I believe the joint plan of action is the most effective way to prevent iran from resuming their Nuclear Weapons program. General mattis, while you raise concerns about the jcpoa when it was being negoti...

>> it is an essential foreign intelligence authority that permits the targeted surveillance of non-u.s. persons overseas, without 702, we would open ourselves up to intelligence gaps that would make it easier for bad cyber actors and terrorists to attack us and our allies and to make it harder for us to detect those threats. question not afford to let that happen. >> that is president trump's picked fbi director. republican leaders in the white house completely on board. earlier this week, white house press secretary sarah sanders said reauthorizing the provision was quote a top priority of th...

Your patience as i talk through in my opening statement the value of 702 to our intelligence community into keeping americans safe. intelligence collection under section 702 of the fisa amendments has produced and continues to produce significant intelligence that is vital to protect the nation against international terrorism, against cyber threats, weapons proliferators and other threats. at the same time section 702 provides strong protections for the privacy and civil liberties of our citizens. today the horrific attacks that recently have occurred in europe are still at the top of my mind....

The policem the program needs to be understood. and i appreciate your patience as i talk through, in my opening statement, the value of 702 to our intelligence community and toeeping americans safe. intelligence collection under section 702 fisa amendments has produced and continues to produce significant intelligence that is vital to protect the nation against international terrorism, against cyberthreats, weapons proliferators and other threats. at the same time, section 702 provides strong protections for the privacy and civil liberties of our citizens. today the horrific attacks that recen...

Creating real tension. north korea too has dangerously accelerated its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities. we all rely on intelligence from around the globe to avoid strategic and tactical surprise. intelligence helps make the other elements of national power effective, including economic and legal measures against weapons proliferators, terrorist financiers and other criminals. foreign governments and liaison services are vital partners in preventing attacks and providing crucial intelligence. it's important that we all thank and appreciate the foreign partners who stand with us in he...