(12 Jan 2017) Donald Trump's pick to run the CIA is taking a tough stand against Russia and distancing himself from the president-elect.
Congressman Mike Pompeo is a four-term Kansas conservative.
Pompeo is appearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee amid a testy standoff between Trump and the spy community over Russian activities during the presidential election.
Pompeo says in opening remarks that Russia has reasserted itself aggressively by invading and occupying Ukraine, threatening Europe and doing what he calls "nothing" to help defeat Islamic State militants.
Trump is calling for warmer relations with Moscow.

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