### Question
How is the term national security defined?


### Answer
The term **national security** is defined in *8 U.S.C. § 1189* as the following:

> the national defense, foreign relations, or economic interests of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1189*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER II-IMMIGRATION > Part II-Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens**

