President-elect Donald Trump's defense and CIA nominees both opened their confirmation hearings Thursday by recognizing the threat posed by Russia and Vladimir Putin.
"Russia has reasserted itself aggressively, invading and occupying Ukraine, threatening Europe, and doing nothing to aid in the destruction and defeat of ISIS," said Rep. Mike Pompeo, Trump's pick for CIA director.[1]
Ret. Gen. James "Mad Dog" Mattis, Trump's nominee for defense secretary,[2] also had strong words against Putin.
"I think right now the most important thing is that we recognize the reality of what we deal with Mr. Putin, and we recognize that he is trying to break the North Atlantic alliance."
Trump's HUD secretary nominee, former GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson[3], also faces a confirmation hearing today.
Watch all three hearings on CNN.[4]
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