WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts issued the following press release:
This week, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed the need to combat Communist China's spying. This follows the filing of charges against a Chinese national for photographing Offutt Air Force Base.
"Last week, we learned of an incident at Offutt Air Force Base," said Ricketts. "A Chinese national was arrested and charged with illegally photographing the military installation. He photographed sensitive aircraft like the RC-135 and the E-4B. This action puts Nebraska airmen and national security at risk. It threatens Offutt's critical mission. It threatens our nation."
Ricketts also highlighted his efforts to r...