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News Wrap: Mattis advocates defense strategy

Clip: 10/4/2017 | 5m 10s

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis outlinined a new defense strategy.

In our news wrap Friday, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis insisted the U.S. military must focus more on opposing China and Russia's growing influence, outlining a new national defense strategy prioritizing preparing for war against major world powers, instead of terrorism. Also, deadly clashes between military forces of India and Pakistan flared for a third day in the disputed region of Kashmir.

10/04/2017

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