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Jim Risch: “I think those issues in the East China Sea are driven by the regional countries, but that means that the United States…”

On the recordMay 6, 2013
I think those issues in the East China Sea are driven by the regional countries, but that means that the United States has an interest and an obligation to do everything we can to support and continue to support the peaceful resolution, to encourage dialogue between our allies and other countries in the region.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

Editor's note · Context

Risch emphasizes U.S. responsibility in promoting peace in the East China Sea.

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