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PBS NewsHour | Brennan Defends Intelligence, Drone Policies at Confirmation | PBS

Duration: 06:45
Program: PBS NewsHour #10559
Broadcast Date: Feb. 7, 2013

John Brennan, President Obama's nominee to head the CIA, faced tough questioning during his first confirmation hearing, defending his positions on intelligence policy and drone warfare. Congressional correspondent Kwame Holman recaps the hearing and explores why Brennan withdrew his nomination for the same post in 2008.

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Post Date: February 7, 2013