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From Denny: With all the anger darting furiously all over the place from government officials concerning the NSA leaks about virtually indiscriminate secret phone sweeping upon millions, most especially furious national politicians, it's time for everyone to slow down and calm down.
It's of no help for Senators to be seen screaming threats and pronouncements on the news, especially when it is the Senate that is supposed to be the slow deliberate body constitutionally. It sure doesn't help for DNI Clapper to be seen with such a huge tell he is lying as much as he is frustrated. The good news is that our national intelligence director is a lousy liar. It's time for everyone to take a deep breath, sit down and recover their cool. None of us have the whole story yet.
More leaks are coming out and you will just have to weather the storm. As the news is revealed then just answer as best you can in a timely fashion. Do not delay your answers and play the stupid role of cover-up.
As the FBI tracks down Edward Snowden to question him and determine just how much he really knows and has timed to release, be mindful of using wisdom in this entire matter. If President Obama, the CIA, or the NSA have sent out assassins to kill him, then call it off now. If any of you have thought about killing him, then think again as it would only create a bigger mess. I see absolutely nothing has changed since the years I grew up in the CIA and I am so ready to bitch slap the first person who thinks they can step over this line and kill or harm Snowden.

