Brennan Defends Intelligence, Drone Policies at Confirmation

Name: Brennan Defends Intelligence, Drone Policies at Confirmation
Uploaded: 2013-02-06T08:00:00Z
Duration: P405S
Description: John Brennan, President Obama's nominee to head the CIA, faced tough questioning during his first confirmation hearing, defending his positions on intelligence policy and drone warfare. Congressional correspondent Kwame Holman recaps the hearing and explores why Brennan withdrew his nomination for the same post in 2008.

Clip: 02/07/2013 | 6m 45s

John Brennan, President Obama's nominee to head the CIA, faced tough questioning during his first confirmation hearing, defending his positions on intelligence policy and drone warfare. Congressional correspondent Kwame Holman recaps the hearing and explores why Brennan withdrew his nomination for the same post in 2008.

Aired: 02/07/13

Rating: NR

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