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On the recordFebruary 13, 2024
Make no mistake about it, that would be an act of war because it would threaten our national security.
Said by
Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Panetta discusses the implications of Russia potentially using technology to blind U.S. satellites, framing it as a direct threat to national security.

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