On the recordFebruary 1, 2023
The President was briefed, he was asked for military options. He was advised by top military officials, including Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to not shoot it down.
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transcripts.cnn.comLloyd Austin: “The President was briefed, he was asked for military options. He was advised by top military officials, including…”
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Discussing military options regarding a suspected spy balloon.
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