Mark Warner: “There has been a 30% increase in foreign espionage cases.”

“It's precisely because these threats are real, persistent, and in many cases, growing, that I'm so deeply concerned about the Trump administration's reckless actions, actions that have left our country more vulnerable … There has been a 30% increase in foreign espionage cases. … assessment hearing, Director Gabbard reiterated that foreign terrorists remain intent on striking the United States and our citizens, that a large number of cyber and intelligence actors continue to target …” (02:36–02:57)

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