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Pete Hegseth: “We've long been concerned that a foreign adversary using…”

Featuring: Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense | National

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That is true. Congressman, is it true that the site of the Russian signet complex in Lourdes has once again become a hub for Russian intelligence within Cuba? Well, We've long been concerned that a foreign adversary using [the Russian signet complex in Lourdes] that close to our shores is highly problematic. Yes. And is it also true that now the Chinese also are there? I wouldn't want to reveal anything that should be classified, but we, we don't want foreign adversaries attempting to use that. (1:24:24–1:24:32)

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Asserts concern over foreign adversaries using the Russian signet complex in Lourdes near U.S. shores.

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