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On the recordOctober 24, 2023
PRC vessels acted dangerously and unlawfully. I want to be very clear, the United States defense commitment to the Philippines is ironclad. Any attack on Filipino aircraft, vessels, or armed forces will invoke our mutual defense treaty with the Philippines.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

President Biden warns China about its actions in the South China Sea and reaffirms the U.S. defense commitment to the Philippines.

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