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Marco Rubio: “We're all concerned about what's happening in the high north and in the Arctic region, both from irregular…”

Featuring: Marco Rubio, Republican | Secretary of State, United States | National

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I know there's interest in doing more together, and obviously, if there's opportunities that make sense for both countries, it's something we would pursue. With regards to direct threats. Look, at the end of the day, I think We're all concerned about what's happening in the high north and in the Arctic region, both from irregular measures, covert measures that are happening, but also threats to undersea cables, threats to shipping lanes. We're all aware of it, which is why so much attention is being paid to the Arctic region. (13:27–13:39)

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Asserts concerns about irregular and covert threats in the Arctic, including threats to undersea cables and shipping lanes.

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