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White House Comments on N.S.A. Arrest

Josh Earnest, the White House press secretary, says the possible theft of classified government material is a reminder for vigilance..

SOUNDBITE: JOSH EARNEST, WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY (English)I think that anytime that information like this is released in the context of a criminal complaint the federal government is reminded of how important it is to be vigilant about protecting the national security of the country and information that is relevant to our national security. This is certainly a situation that the Department of Justice takes seriously as evidenced by their complaint, but this is also a situation that President Obama takes quite seriously and it is a good reminder for all of us with security clearances about how important it is for us to protect sensitive national security information.

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White House Comments on N.S.A. Arrest

By REUTERS October 6, 2016

Josh Earnest, the White House press secretary, says the possible theft of classified government material is a reminder for vigilance..

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