The question that I want to ask each of you is should The State Department, DoD and other national security agencies have a greater say in decisions like this? The transfer of high end ships [chips] could reduce our edge over China, including in very sophisticated national security technology. Why should Commerce be taking the lead without the involvement of national security agencies? And should we seek to change that? (00:29–00:40)
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Asserts that transferring high-end chips could reduce the U.S. edge over China in national security technology.
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