Paul Ryan: Intel leaks 'the problem of the leaker, not the journalist'

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Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) defended journalists Friday, saying that while intelligence leaks compromise national security, it's "the problem of the leaker, not the journalist."

"Leaks are concerning because leaks can often compromise national security, but that’s the problem of the leaker not the journalist," Ryan said at an event in Muskego, Wis., on Friday afternoon.

Ryan's comment comes just hours after Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a governmentwide crackdown on leakers.

Sessions warned that the media could be a part of that crackdown, and the Justice Department could ask for sources behind leaks. The investigation will include a review of the Justice Department's policies on subpoenas for media outlets that publish sensitive information.

http://thehill.com/media/345399-paul-ryan-intel-leaks-the-problem-of-the-leaker-not-the-journalist

Got to love Republican infighting.

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