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Brad Sherman: “I might point out, if we really cared about Taiwan's defense we would just amend the law that provided most favoured…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
I might point out, if we really cared about Taiwan's defense we would just amend the law that provided most favoured nation status to China and say this law is void if China takes military action against Taiwan, its ports and its shipping.
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Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

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Sherman suggests amending trade laws to protect Taiwan from Chinese military action.

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