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Adam Schiff

The prompt assimilation of that intelligence will be essential if we are to avoid another September 11th.

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Adam Schiff is emphasizing the importance of quickly understanding and using information gathered by intelligence agencies. He warns that failing to do so could result in a failure to prevent a major terrorist attack like the one on September 11th.

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