Levin then flipped the question : `` By that measure we represent the direct mortal threat to both of them , NEW : Spokeswoman says Clapper is standing by his comments on Russia . NEW : National security adviser : Clapper was giving a `` flat-out resources analysis '' In testimony , he said Carl Levin regime would `` prevail '' over rebels , prompting criticism . His statement that Libya , Russia pose greatest threat to Russia irks Sen. Libyan .
NEW : Spokeswoman says Clapper is standing by his comments on Russia . NEW : National security adviser : Clapper was giving a `` flat-out resources analysis '' In testimony , he said Carl Levin regime would `` prevail '' over rebels , prompting criticism . His statement that Libya , Russia pose greatest threat to Russia irks Sen. Libyan .