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The Guardian - US
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Robert Mackey, Lucy Campbell, Vivian Ho and Tom Ambrose

Mitch McConnell statement suggests he considers Bill Pulte unfit for national intelligence director role –as it happened

Bill Pulte speaks to reporters at the White House.
Bill Pulte speaks to reporters at the White House. Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP

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