Himself - Host: I know I usually say it's an honor to have somebody on my show, but it is an honor meet you and have you here. And I know... and I want people to know, we had this booking a long time ago. This isn't just because of the events of recent weeks. You were scheduled to come here, and I thank you for honoring it. And, uh... you know, some people on the right have accused you of, um, wanting to monetize. That's their argument against you. You're not here to monetize anything, are you, John?
Himself - Guest: Uh, no. Uh, I am not. I didn't ask to keep my security clearances; former Directors don't do that. We keep those clearances because sometimes those in government...
Himself - Host: Sure.
Himself - Guest: Want to be able to avail themselves of our experiences, our expertise. Our, um, knowledge about certain issues. Uh... so, people serve on commissions, sometimes they serve on private sector boards, whatever, but this is the first time in 38 years that I haven't had a security clearance. And, uh, the basis for the revocation is, uh... is bogus. Um... Mr. Trump and his administration didn't adhere even to the process that they reaffirmed last year. And the politization of security clearances, either the granting or the revocation, is a real threat to our national security. Which is why so many people came out and opposed, uh, his action. And so I certainly hope...
Himself - Host: So many people.
Himself - Guest: Yeah.
Himself - Host: Came out for you.
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Himself - Host: Uh, Admiral McRaven said... he... he said "Please, revoke my security clearance. It would be an honor, considering what you did to Brennan." Yeah, so, everybody with a brain is on your side.