Describing the clashes between Christians and Muslims in the south, she treats a difficult subject with intelligence and sensitivity.

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As it happens, a second highly respected authority on the subject of intelligence, Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ), this morning provided another, forceful rejoinder to such charges.

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The subject of U.S. intelligence was discussed by Odum, along with former CIA director James Woolsey and former U.S. Ambassador Paul Bremer, the chairman of the National Commission on Terrorism, on a joint appearance on CNN's Late Edition Sunday afternoon.

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