They should be shot down if necessary because they're flying over sensitive areas. Whether it's planes that may be jeopardized or security at military bases, we ought to do a much better job, the Biden administration ought to be acting more aggressively against these drones.
Richard Blumenthal: “They should be shot down if necessary because they're flying over sensitive areas. Whether it's planes that may be…”
On the recordDecember 11, 2024
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Senator Blumenthal advocates for aggressive action against drones flying over sensitive areas, suggesting they should be shot down if necessary.
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