This policy is common sense, consistent with that of both President Bush and Obama, and entirely within the mainstream.

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"Once someone leaked information about interdiction of the IED and that the IED was actually in our possession, it was imperative to inform the American people consistent with government policy that there was never any danger to the American people associated with this al-Qaida plot, " Brennan told senators.

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