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CIA Director Mike Pompeo says he�s concerned about continued efforts by Russia and others to undermine American elections, including this year�s contests, but says such meddling isn�t new.

Pompeo tells CBS� �Face the Nation� that there are �many foes who want to undermine Western democracy.�

He says there�s �this Washington-based focus on Russian interference,� but he wants to �make sure we broaden the conversation.�

Pompeo says the CIA and other agencies are working to prevent possible efforts to target the 2018 congressional midterm elections. He�s not specifying details, but says Russian meddling goes back decades.

He says the national security team is dedicated to keeping �American elections safe and secure and democratic� and �we�re going to work against the Russians or any others who threaten that very outcome.�

(AP)