Andrew Thornebrooke

‘We know that China seeks to challenge the security and economic interests of the United States...,' Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) said.

‘Today, 18 allies meet the two-percent requirement, compared to only nine in 2020,' a high-ranking defense official says.

‘To quantify what we are up against: the PRC has a bigger hacking program than every other major nation combined,' said FBI Director Christopher Wray.

‘It wants the chaos and devastation that has resulted from this epidemic,' said Rep. Mike Gallagher. ‘And yes, that means more dead Americans.'

‘During the discussion, Secretary Austin emphasized the importance of continuing to open lines of military-to-military communication...,' said Gen. Pat Ryder.

‘This bill is exactly the type of legislation needed to rein in the federal government and protect the privacy rights of Americans,' Rep. Harriet Hageman said.

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‘It's no secret Communist China is eyeing an invasion of Taiwan, and [Chinese leader] Xi is watching the United States closely,' said Rep. Bob Latta.

‘If the money were truly intended for Taiwan, Congress could directly appropriate it as such,' said Rep. Harriet Hageman.

A security document will direct intelligence agencies 'to collect, produce and share intelligence' with the private sector, said NSC spokesman John Kirby.