Congressman: Defense Intel shading a ‘complete breakdown’

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The report stating that the U.S. Central Command manipulated intelligence to downplay the threat posed by the Islamic State represents a “complete breakdown” for the defense community and its reputed integrity, a member of the House Intelligence Committee said Sunday.

“We saw times where commanders would say that ISIS is in a defensive posture, they have lost their command and control, and a week or so later they overtake Ramadi,” said Rep. Brad Wenstrup, an Ohio Republican who played a key role in producing the report, in an interview on Fox News.

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