As independent defenders of the common safety and the common interest, they demanded a role in the most important political decisions.

作为独立的捍卫者,他们享有共同的,集体安全与共同利益,他们要求参与,关键的政治决策

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So, today, what do you think are the greatest national security threats or threats to America's interests.

现在，您认为,什么会严重威胁美国国家安全,威胁美国国家利益。

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