Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D., Calif.) said Wednesday she has "never seen it worse" regarding recent national security leaks in a series of reported stories that contained sensitive national security details.
"Well, I've been on the Intelligence Committee for 11 years, and I have never seen it worse," Feinstein said of the leaks in a CNN interview.
The House and Senate Intelligence Committees announced Wednesday they would draft new laws concerning leaks of classified and sensitive information. Feinstein is chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Feinstein released a statement Tuesday on the leaks:
I am deeply disturbed by the continuing leaks of classified information to the media, most recently regarding alleged cyber efforts targeting Iran’s nuclear program.
Today I sent a classified letter to the president outlining my deep concerns about the release of this information. I made it clear that disclosures of this type endanger American lives and undermine America’s national security.
I have spoken with Senator Carl Levin, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, about the possibility of a joint hearing to investigate these leaks.
Sen. John McCain blasted the White House Tuesday on the Senate floor regarding the leaks.