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“There are perfectly appropriate circumstances to unmask the names of people. In fact, that is done quite often. And the standard is whether the unmasking of those names is necessary to determine the significance of the intelligence.”

Quote by Adam Schiff

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Adam Schiff
Adam Schiff

Adam Schiff is an American politician who has been serving as a U.S. Representative from California's 28th congressional district since 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been active in various political issues, including national security and intelligence. more

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