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House passes resolution condemning China's use of spy balloon
NBC News / Comcast ^ | February 9, 2023 | By Kyle Stewart, Julie Tsirkin, Dan De Luce and Liz Johnstone

Posted on 02/09/2023 9:55:31 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer

WASHINGTON — The House on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution condemning China’s use of the surveillance balloon over the United States, calling it a “brazen violation of United States sovereignty.”

The resolution, which passed 419-0, also calls on the Biden administration to continue to keep Congress informed on the incident.

The vote comes after the full House received a classified briefing on the balloon issue, with senators expected to receive a briefing as well. A senior State Department official said earlier Thursday that the Chinese balloon that flew above the U.S. for eight days included “multiple antennas” capable of collecting signals intelligence, and that the balloon maker has proven ties to the Chinese military.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: balloon; brics; ccp; china; sco
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1 posted on 02/09/2023 9:55:31 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

...and?


2 posted on 02/09/2023 9:57:01 AM PST by Mathews (I have faith Malachi is right!!! Any day now...)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

that’ll show ‘em!

how pathetic...


3 posted on 02/09/2023 9:57:44 AM PST by wny
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

but, but, but...

Will it be combined with an Official Harshly Worded Memo?

Because THAT is what scares the CCCCP. Memos!


4 posted on 02/09/2023 9:58:08 AM PST by uranium penguin
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

China response: “Nah-ner, nah-ner, nah-ner!” Teeheehee.


5 posted on 02/09/2023 9:59:41 AM PST by drSteve78 (Je suis Deplorable STILL )
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Strongly-worded letter to follow.


6 posted on 02/09/2023 10:00:09 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Open borders and most of them are like “Huh? What?”

One giant balloon and all of them lose their mind!!


7 posted on 02/09/2023 10:00:12 AM PST by LittleBillyInfidel (This tagline has been formatted to fit the screen. Some content has been edited.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

What’s next...a sternly-worded letter?


8 posted on 02/09/2023 10:00:22 AM PST by Laslo Fripp (Semper Fidelis)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Not good enough. I demand all-caps and a RED FONT!
9 posted on 02/09/2023 10:01:25 AM PST by Billthedrill
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To: Mathews

...and?

“No egg rorr for u, and no fortune cookie!”


10 posted on 02/09/2023 10:02:19 AM PST by drSteve78 (Je suis Deplorable STILL )
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
"House passes resolution..."

Are you fricking serious??

11 posted on 02/09/2023 10:05:05 AM PST by viewfromthefrontier
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To: dfwgator

“Strongly-worded letter to follow.”

“We are really really PO’d. “


12 posted on 02/09/2023 10:05:08 AM PST by drSteve78 (Je suis Deplorable STILL )
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Take That China! And if you continue- you’ll get some angry glares and finger wagging too!


13 posted on 02/09/2023 10:05:15 AM PST by Bob434
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To: drSteve78

“You’re bweaking my bawls, Hans, you’re bweaking my bawls!”


14 posted on 02/09/2023 10:06:36 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: viewfromthefrontier

Are you fricking serious??

“Passing a resolution” , please explain, is that similar to flatulence?


15 posted on 02/09/2023 10:07:08 AM PST by drSteve78 (Je suis Deplorable STILL )
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

...AND we un-friend them on Facebook.


16 posted on 02/09/2023 10:07:21 AM PST by Billthedrill
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To: wny

it is something....why knock a resolution on a serious matter.


17 posted on 02/09/2023 10:07:46 AM PST by Sacajaweau ( )
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To: LittleBillyInfidel

One giant balloon and all of them lose their mind!!

But, but, but, think of the sea turtles!!!


18 posted on 02/09/2023 10:08:08 AM PST by drSteve78 (Je suis Deplorable STILL )
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To: Sacajaweau

it is something....why knock a resolution on a serious matter

Because it’s about a week too late, and only virtue signals that “We Care”. Next we should all wear lapel balloons, but make sure that they are biodegradable, and all colors of the rainbow except red.


19 posted on 02/09/2023 10:12:47 AM PST by drSteve78 (Je suis Deplorable STILL )
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
And if this resolution won’t stop the ChiComs, the next step will be Double-Secret Probation.


20 posted on 02/09/2023 10:15:54 AM PST by Leaning Right (The steal is real.)
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