'They're both dangerous': Senators worried Patel and Gabbard refused constitutional pledge
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'They're both dangerous': Senators worried Patel and Gabbard refused constitutional pledge

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WASHINGTON — Senators questioned two appointees from President Donald Trump who aim to oversee top national security posts on Thursday and some of those members have serious concerns. Coons took issue with Patel's answer: "If directed to do — I would never break the law." "You have to be willing to refuse an order and resign," Coons said, recalling that he asked the same question of Christopher Wray and his two previous predecessors. Sen. Mazie Hirono said there are issues with Gabbard's "qualifications and experience" to lead the intelligence community, which oversees 18 intelligence agencies. Gabbard said, "I don't believe for a second that President Trump would do anything to break the law."

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Civil Liberties Groups To Monitor Gabbard, Patel Hearings Thursday
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Civil Liberties Groups To Monitor Gabbard, Patel Hearings Thursday

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