Informal Communication

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

Prague 5G Security Conference 2020

Video Remarks

Hello, everyone. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo here.

Prime Minister Babiš, thank you for inviting me to speak today. It was a privilege last month to visit your beautiful country in person.

The Czech Republic has been a leader when it comes to confronting the threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party and its technology companies.

Last year’s first 5G Security Conference was

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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

Wallenstein Palace

Prague, Czech Republic

MR VYSTRCIL:  (Via interpreter)  The minister, chairman of the senate, president of the chamber of deputies, senators, members of the parliament, Mr. Secretary, members of the government, Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, dear guests:

It’s been 30 years – it was in 1990, in Washington, in the American Congress – 1990 – when President Vaclav Havel delivered a speech at the Congress.

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Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State

Washington, D.C.

Press Briefing Room

SECRETARY POMPEO: Well, good afternoon, everyone.

On behalf of the United States, I want to extend our deepest condolences to all those who were affected by the massive explosion at the port of Beirut yesterday. We stand ready to assist the Government of Lebanon and its – as it grapples with this horrible tragedy. You’ll see the United States announce a number of things we intend to do to assist

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