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John Lee: “National security is a state responsibility. The fact the state has dedicated some of the responsibility to Hong Kong…”

On the recordJuly 5, 2026
National security is a state responsibility. The fact the state has dedicated some of the responsibility to Hong Kong SAR is not just a trust. It's also a requirement that we do this well.
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John Lee
Maryland
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npr.org
Jul 5, 2026

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Speaking to the press on June 9.

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