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Ryan Request to Block Clinton From Classified Intel Denied
MSN News ^ | 7/12/2016 | Alex Seitz-Wald and Luke Russert and Tim Stelloh

Posted on 07/12/2016 2:19:34 AM PDT by detective

Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan's request to block Hillary Clinton from receiving classified intelligence briefings was denied by Director of National Intelligence James Clapper on Monday.

In a letter to Ryan, Clapper wrote that he did "not intend to withhold briefings from any officially nominated, eligible candidate."

A spokeswoman for Ryan, AshLee Strong, said in a statement that "We obviously disagree with the decision and want to know what precautions will be taken and what assurances the director can give that Secretary Clinton won't mishandle classified information. She has proven herself untrustworthy."

(Excerpt) Read more at msn.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: careless; clinton; hillary; intelligence; ryan
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To: detective

Let’s lighten up a little. Political theater in an election year has its value. The point of the exercise is to give Republican candidates another good talking point, and that comes in handy to those who know how to make good use of it. Trump, for example.


41 posted on 07/12/2016 7:38:46 AM PDT by Genoa
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To: detective

DC really does care about our security.


42 posted on 07/12/2016 8:34:00 AM PDT by justa-hairyape (The user name is sarcastic. Although at times it may not appear that way.)
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To: detective
"not intend to withhold briefings from any officially nominated, eligible candidate."

-All it takes is to be eligible?


43 posted on 07/12/2016 10:06:11 AM PDT by Democrats hate too much
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To: detective

There is a problem with having the “Chief Executive” in charge of all the agencies and departments of government with no answerability whatsoever to anyone but their boss.


44 posted on 07/12/2016 10:08:18 AM PDT by xzins ( Free Republic Gives YOU a voice heard around the globe. Support the Freepathon!)
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To: Genoa

“The point of the exercise is to give Republican candidates another good talking point, and that comes in handy to those who know how to make good use of it. Trump, for example.”

I agree. And if we can just get people talking about what a security risk Clinton is there is benefit in that.

I wonder if Ryan will follow up after his request was denied.


45 posted on 07/12/2016 10:19:11 AM PDT by detective
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To: detective

Clinton can now offer fresh intel to our enemies. At a price of course.
She will “accidentally” leave the secret intel on her computers once the money is transferred to the Clinton Foundation.


46 posted on 07/12/2016 11:43:48 AM PDT by minnesota_bound
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47 posted on 07/12/2016 11:45:41 AM PDT by timestax (American Media = Domestic Enemy)
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To: mazda77

Yep, all for show and he really believes there are enough idiots to fall for it. Hoping there are not, c’mon Paul, get him!


48 posted on 07/12/2016 2:08:19 PM PDT by AllAmericanGirl44 (If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.)
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To: Soul of the South

May have you beat for frustration. My twin brother is Hillary lover retired teacher. We never talk politics any more. It’s a waste of time. Funny story. Our Dad put a President Ford bumper sticker on the front bumper of my brother’s car. As he always parked facing the school where he taught, it took him 2 weeks before he found out why none of the other teachers would talk to him. Our Dad was a great practical joker.


49 posted on 07/12/2016 8:13:43 PM PDT by OrioleFan (Republicans believe every day is July 4th, Democrats believe every day is April 15th.)
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