I think those two questions are completely connected to each other in the sense that our effectiveness in being able to get China to do more, or to signal to North Korea the credibility of our deterrence, or any of our policies, greatly depends on whether the region sees us as committing to it and having staying power.
On the recordApril 24, 2017
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Senator Hirono emphasizes the importance of U.S. commitment in Asia for credibility.
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