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Adam Schiff

But it is equally incontrovertible that if our intelligence gathering process is seriously flawed, we had better find out and find out fast if we are to avoid another Sept. 11.

Adam Schiff

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Adam Schiff is emphasizing that any significant problems in how intelligence is collected must be identified quickly. This urgency is necessary to prevent a failure that could lead to another major terrorist attack like September 11.

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