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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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Jul 24, 2018

The United States policy with respect to de-confliction with Russia has not changed.

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Jul 24, 2018

I am very confident that I received a comprehensive debriefing from President Trump.

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Jul 24, 2018

Russia has shown through its aggressive actions that it rejects the post-Cold War order and seeks to undermine stability, democracy, and core Western institutions.

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Jul 24, 2018

the United States stands with people around the world in affirming the dignity and equality of all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics.

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Jul 24, 2018

The United States does not and will not recognize the Kremlin's purported annexation of Crimea.

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Jul 24, 2018

I think it was more than appropriate that President Trump meet with Vladimir Putin.

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Jul 24, 2018

Military power alone will not bring peace to Afghanistan or stop the terrorist threat arising in that country.

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Jul 24, 2018

I think their willingness to acknowledge that risk varies.

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Jul 24, 2018

I came here to talk about American foreign policy today.

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Jul 24, 2018

There are some countries that share our position.

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Jul 24, 2018

Human rights are universal, and LGBTI people are entitled to the same respect, freedoms, and protections as everyone else.

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Jul 24, 2018

Russian efforts to undermine democratic processes, the sovereignty of its neighbors, and international stability are unacceptable.

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