Defense Department Briefing

The Pentagon disputed China’s claim that a Chinese spy balloon, moving east in U.S. airspace, is for weather research. Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder,… read more

The Pentagon disputed China’s claim that a Chinese spy balloon, moving east in U.S. airspace, is for weather research. Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, a spokesperson for the Defense Department, said the U.S. is communicating with China and stressed to them the balloon is in violation of U.S. and international law. Mr. Ryder was asked multiple times by reporters why the military hds not shot down the balloon. He said they were reviewing options, but stressed the balloon’s size is quite large and the potential debris from shooting it down could result in severe injury or death on the ground. close

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Defense Department Briefing

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Program ID:
525811-1
Category:
News Conference
Format:
News Briefing
Location:
Arlington, Virginia, United States
First Aired:
Feb 03, 2023 | 12:00pm EST | C-SPAN.org
Last Aired:
Feb 04, 2023 | 6:25am EST | C-SPAN 1

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  • Feb 03, 2023 | 12:00pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Feb 03, 2023 | 12:01pm EST | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Feb 03, 2023 | 4:30pm EST | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Feb 03, 2023 | 9:03pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Feb 04, 2023 | 2:27am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Feb 04, 2023 | 6:25am EST | C-SPAN 1
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