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On the recordOctober 12, 2025
Those are areas that they would love to [access] just so that when the time comes, in my opinion, they can look at it and simply say, 'We know where you're at. Don't mess with us. We're capable of causing real problems for you long term.'
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Mike Rounds
Republican · South Dakota

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Commenting on China's strategy to deter the U.S. through cyber threats.

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