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Tom Cotton: Mike Pompeo understands national security threats

By Susan Ferrechio
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Tom Cotton: Mike Pompeo understands national security threats

CIA Director Mike Pompeo would be an “outstanding” replacement for Rex Tillerson as the nation’s top diplomat, Sen. Tom Cotton said Tuesday.

Cotton, R-Ark., praised President Trump’s planned nominee to be the next secretary of state as well his decision to elevate Deputy CIA Director Gina Haspel to the top position at the spy agency.

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