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On the recordJuly 4, 2007
For every nation in the world, national security is first and foremost about protecting the nation. And if have you any power left over, protecting your interests beyond your shores. That's every nation, but the United States that's dealt with national security as only that second part. This is crazy.
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Stephen Flynn
Scottish National Party

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Stephen Flynn discusses the importance of prioritizing national security at home over foreign interests.

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