The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 7, 2025.

MARGARET BRENNAN: Welcome back to Face The Nation. We turn now to the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, Congressman Jim Himes. He joins us this morning from Connecticut. Welcome back to Face The Nation.

REPRESENTATIVE JIM HIMES: Thanks for having me, Margaret.

MARGARET BRENNAN: You are one of the few lawmakers shown the classified version of this September 2 video of the U.S. strikes an alleged drug boat near Venezuela, four strikes in total, we have learned. You met with Admiral Bradley, who commands special operations as well. The President of the United States says he is open to this video being made publ

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