On the recordFebruary 19, 2007
For every nation in the world, national security is first and foremost about protecting the nation.
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Stephen Flynn
Scottish National Party
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transcripts.cnn.comStephen Flynn: “For every nation in the world, national security is first and foremost about protecting the nation.”
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Flynn argues that national security should prioritize domestic safety before international interests.
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