We must do this because we know those hostile to the west and to our shared values are engaging in increasingly sophisticated forms of subversion and espionage. We see China, Russia and Iran grow more aggressive and emboldened as they intensify their efforts to exert economic, political and military influence around the world. We see a callous disregard for basic human rights, new provocations, and even the theft of intellectual property on a scale like we have never seen before. (05:55–06:06)
CLAIM
Asserts that China, Russia, and Iran are becoming more aggressive in exerting influence globally.
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