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John McCain: We need to develop options and act on them to deter these admittedly unconventional threats.

On the recordSeptember 16, 2015
We need to develop options and act on them to deter these admittedly unconventional threats.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Calling for proactive measures against unconventional threats from China.

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