02/28/1977
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"I think that we have more than honored the terms of the treaty, and I see no basis for a successful court challenge."
"The People's Republic of China does not have the capability of launching a 120-mile attack across the ocean against Taiwan."
"We have made it clear to the People's Republic that after this year, when the treaty does expire, this coming year, that we will sell to Taiwan defensive weapons."
"I think it is accurate to say also, Walter, that the major interest that the People's Republic of China has in the Western Pacific is peace and good relationships with us."