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Notes as Prepared for Delivery
These three cases highlight, once again, the threat that individuals carrying out the PRC government’s directives pose to our institutions and the rights of people in the United States. This operation includes harassment and attempted repatriation by force of individuals living in the US; attempts to undermine our judicial system; and efforts to recruit agents for the PRC under the cover of future academic organizations. We will not tolerate these actions.
The National Security Division was created to take on the most pressing national security threats. These cases illustrate the breadth and persistence of the activities of hostile nations. These actions threaten our sovereignty and the rule of law. And countering this threat is the cornerstone of the National Security Division’s mission.
Our success in disrupting this threat depends on our strong partnership with the US Attorney’s Office, the FBI and the US intelligence community. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the exemplary work of the US Attorney’s Office that made this case possible.
First, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, led by Breon Peace. I want to thank Assistant US Attorney Alex Solomon, who is with me on stage, AUSAs Meredith Arfa and Antoinette Rangle, as well as National Security Division Trial Attorney Scott Claffee.
I also want to recognize Philip Sellinger, the US Attorney for the District of New Jersey. We are grateful for the work of Assistant US Attorney Brendan Day, who is also here, and Joyce Malliet.
Along with the FBI and the National Security Division, these offices and attorneys are on the front lines, every day, working to defend national security and deliver justice on behalf of the American people.
