"I'm one of these people who think that we silo off too much information from the public. When we're going to war, they tell eight people, it's like, 'Oh, we've notified Congress.' So I don't think that is adequate."
"It makes people curious when you say, I'm doing secret missions for somebody, but I won't tell you who, and only four people in the world know about those."
"It's a little difficult for us to go ask about a program that has no name and we have nobody that we know to talk to about it. So I don't know how we would begin doing this without your cooperation."
During a Senate hearing, questions emerged about Mullin's past claims regarding travel to war zones and combat exposure despite lacking military background. Senator Paul criticized the classification of information, arguing excessive secrecy undermines congressional oversight. Mullin stated only four people were read into a classified program but refused public disclosure of involved agencies. Senators expressed frustration about investigating a program with no name and no identified contacts. The controversy intensified Mullin's already rocky nomination after Paul questioned his temperament and fitness. Paul confirmed opposition but agreed to a committee vote. Mullin requires at least one Democratic vote to advance, with Senator Fetterman indicating possible support.
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