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On the recordFebruary 26, 2025
We have a long-standing position on Taiwan that we're not going to abandon, and that is: We are against any forced, compelled, coercive change in the status of Taiwan.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio reaffirms U.S. commitment to Taiwan's status and opposition to coercive changes.

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