The Russians succeeded, I believe, beyond their wildest expectations. Their first objective in the election was to sow discontent, discord, and disruption in our political life, and they have succeeded to a fare-thee-well. They have accelerated, amplified the polarization and the divisiveness in this country and they've undermined our democratic system. They wanted to create doubt in the minds of the public about our government and about our system; and they succeeded to a fare-thee-well. They've been emboldened and they will continue to do this.
The Russians have to be celebrating with a minimal expenditure of resources and what they have accomplished. Of course, what's unfolded now, here, th… - James R. Clapper
The Russians have to be celebrating with a minimal expenditure of resources and what they have accomplished. Of course, what's unfolded now, here, th…
- James R. Clapper
What I said was, ‘the NSA does not voyeuristically pore through U.S. citizens’ e-mails.’ I stand by that. - James R. Clapper
What I said was, ‘the NSA does not voyeuristically pore through U.S. citizens’ e-mails.’ I stand by that.
First Russians objective was - as I said earlier - to sow discord, discontent, disruption. And their next objective was - because of the very strong … - James R. Clapper
First Russians objective was - as I said earlier - to sow discord, discontent, disruption. And their next objective was - because of the very strong …
Trump is very skillful at identifying - even if he can't quite get it clear, or precisely describe it - but that's what he wants to do, is always hav… - James R. Clapper
Trump is very skillful at identifying - even if he can't quite get it clear, or precisely describe it - but that's what he wants to do, is always hav…
Impeachment is our system's last resort for someone who treats himself or herself as above the law, the most relevant thing is whether this president… - James R. Clapper
Impeachment is our system's last resort for someone who treats himself or herself as above the law, the most relevant thing is whether this president…
We're talking about nuclear war with North Korea. We're talking about Russia. Does it feel like the world has shifted? Are we all just in Donald Trum… - James R. Clapper
We're talking about nuclear war with North Korea. We're talking about Russia. Does it feel like the world has shifted? Are we all just in Donald Trum…
The FBI is unique in that it straddles both law enforcement and counterintelligence. - James R. Clapper
The FBI is unique in that it straddles both law enforcement and counterintelligence.
Some of you expressed surprise that I showed up-so many emails to read! - James R. Clapper
Some of you expressed surprise that I showed up-so many emails to read!
I've expressed concern about the assaults on our institutions, both from external sources - meaning the Russians - and internal sources. And I think … - James R. Clapper
I've expressed concern about the assaults on our institutions, both from external sources - meaning the Russians - and internal sources. And I think …
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