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Mike Pompeo

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Mike Pompeo is a Republican politician from Kansas who served as the 70th United States Secretary of State from April 2018 to January 2021 under President Donald Trump. Prior to his role as Secretary of State, he was the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from January 2017 to April 2018. Pompeo has also served as a U.S. Representative for Kansas's 4th congressional district from 2011 to 2017, where he was known for his strong stance on national security and foreign policy issues. Throughout his career, he has emphasized a robust approach to counterterrorism and has been an advocate for American energy independence.

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Jun 26, 2018

I think this administration has been unambiguously tough on Russia.

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Jun 26, 2018

I do, and we can see even as recently as today enormous Iranian influence impacting how the Houthis are responding to the current actions taking place in Yemen.

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Jun 26, 2018

Conceptually, diplomacy is and ought to be at the very center of dispute resolution around the world and can keep our young men and women in uniform out of harm's way.

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Jun 26, 2018

Indeed, this administration has increased the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF), the advanced forces there in Europe.

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Jun 26, 2018

I hope it's one where we can reduce the influence of Iran. I think most of the Iraqi people want that as well.

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Jun 26, 2018

I will continue to urge the Saudi Arabian Government to ensure transparency in the investigation and trial process.

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Jun 26, 2018

I will continue to raise this issue on a regular basis.

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Jun 19, 2018

USAID's work is an important part of the mission.. to deliver President Trump and America's foreign policy around the world.

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Jun 12, 2018

a lot has been made over the fact that the word 'verifiable' didn't appear in the agreement.

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Jun 12, 2018

just so you know, you could ask me this. I find that question insulting and ridiculous and frankly insulting.

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