[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 17, 2017)]
[House]
[Page H4236]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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COMPROMISING SENSITIVE INFORMATION
(Ms. ROSEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute.)
Ms. ROSEN. Mr. Speaker, I find it deeply disturbing that highly
classified intelligence information from Israel, our indispensable
ally, was carelessly compromised by President Trump in a meeting with
Russian officials.
By recklessly sharing this sensitive intelligence, the President has
not only endangered our troops, intelligence officials, and sources who
risk their lives every day to keep us safe, but he has jeopardized the
relationship we have with our most important ally in the Middle East,
Israel.
If we wish to defeat ISIS, the President must rectify this
unacceptable blunder. The American people must receive immediate
assurances that this administration is doing everything necessary to
repair any damage caused by the President's reckless actions.
The role of Commander in Chief is one that must be taken seriously
and should never result in the compromising of our most sensitive
information, especially to a foreign adversary at the expense of one of
our strongest allies.
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