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Pompeo Makes Statement After Meeting on Security

  • Defense.gov
  • June 18, 2019 | 8:40

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo briefs reporters in Tampa, Fla., following his closed meeting with Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., commander of U.S. Central Command, and Army Gen. Richard D. Clarke, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, to discuss regional security concerns and operations, June 18, 2019.