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In reply to the discussion: Brennan 'deeply saddened and angered' at Trump's CIA remarks [View all]Worktodo
(288 posts)31. Also about the "stars"
Can anyone explain this? The stars on the wall are for agents who have died in the line of duty. Uniquely they may in some cases never receive public acknowledgment of their sacrifice. What is he talking about here:
And the wall behind me is very very special. Weve been touring for quite a while. And Ill tell you what: twenty nine? I cant believe it.. No. Twenty eight. Weve got to reduce it. Thats amazing. And we really appreciate it what you ve done in terms of showing us something very special. And your whole group. These are really special, amazing people. Very. very few people could do the job you people do.
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Were the CIA attendees dragged in on the weekend to see Kim Jon Don spout off?
IggleDuer
Jan 2017
#16
I'm sure some in the CIA do feel that way... I doubt they are uniformly pro-Trump
Fast Walker 52
Jan 2017
#56
Trump is going to massively boost funding for the military, intelligence communities, etc...
Imajika
Jan 2017
#32
Trump should have taken the weekend off as he'd said he would. Piss off the
FailureToCommunicate
Jan 2017
#47