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Ted Stevens

I am not opposed to intelligence reform on its face, but any changes should reflect the current context.

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Ted Stevens is saying that he is open to making changes in the intelligence system, but those changes need to be appropriate for the specific situation at hand. He emphasizes that reforms should be carefully tailored to fit the present circumstances rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.

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