I think we would have because the first thing we need to do is number one, is the balloon a military or security threat? But number two, can we get information out of it before we destroy it? We don't know.
Cohen emphasizes the need to assess the threat of the balloon and gather information before taking action.
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A President at any time could order the National Guard to be activated as such, very reluctant to do that, particularly, we have the Posse Comitatus law.
I think we are sending a message to whoever sent this up, whether it was China or Russia, or some other country, if you invade in our airspace, we're going to take it out.
I think we have to take that into account, and then do what we can, to defend the Ukrainian people.
It's clear that he can't conquer the hearts and minds, of the Ukrainian people.
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