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A contentious day on Capitol Hill.

Two of Donald Trump's top national security picks facing tough

questions about their past controversial records. Senator, I will always obey the law.

Cash Patel, Trump's pick to run the FBI, taking tough questions about his calls for political

retribution against Donald Trump's opponents and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

But he broke with Trump when it came to the issue of pardons for some January 6th defendants.

I'm asking, was he wrong to do it?

I do not agree with the commutation of any sentence of any individual who committed violence against law enforcement.

The tough questions for Patel came mostly from Democrats. But for Tulsi Gabbard,

Trump's choice as director of national intelligence, a great deal of scrutiny came from Republicans.

I want to make certain that in no way does Russia get a pass in either your mind or your heart.

Senator, I'm offended by the question because my sole focus, commitment and responsibility

is about our own nation, our own security, and the interests of the American people.

Gabbard pressed about her calls for a pardon for Edward Snowden.

Edward Snowden broke the law.

Who fled the U.S. after releasing a trove of government secrets.

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