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fleur-de-lisa

(14,624 posts)
Thu Aug 16, 2018, 03:14 PM Aug 2018

Revoke my security clearance, too, Mr. President

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/revoke-my-security-clearance-too-mr-president/2018/08/16/8b149b02-a178-11e8-93e3-24d1703d2a7a_story.html?utm_term=.88edd51f00f7

William H. McRaven, a retired Navy admiral, was commander of the U.S. Joint Special Operations Command from 2011 to 2014. He oversaw the 2011 Navy SEAL raid in Pakistan that killed al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

Dear Mr. President: Former CIA director John Brennan, whose security clearance you revoked on Wednesday, is one of the finest public servants I have ever known. Few Americans have done more to protect this country than John. He is a man of unparalleled integrity, whose honesty and character have never been in question, except by those who don’t know him.

Therefore, I would consider it an honor if you would revoke my security clearance as well, so I can add my name to the list of men and women who have spoken up against your presidency.

Like most Americans, I had hoped that when you became president, you would rise to the occasion and become the leader this great nation needs.

A good leader tries to embody the best qualities of his or her organization. A good leader sets the example for others to follow. A good leader always puts the welfare of others before himself or herself.
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Revoke my security clearance, too, Mr. President (Original Post) fleur-de-lisa Aug 2018 OP
"I am Spartacus" DBoon Aug 2018 #1
Word! Brother Buzz Aug 2018 #4
What qualities did tRUMP possess that would lead anyone to believe SammyWinstonJack Aug 2018 #2
That's how ya do it!!! Leghorn21 Aug 2018 #3
K&R! highplainsdem Aug 2018 #5
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